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Anna Yarnall diaries, 1856-1885 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.16 linear ft. (43 volumes)
Abstract:
Anna Yarnall's diary entries describe weather, social calls, domestic duties, family news, attendance at meetings, births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community, and the health of herself and family members.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Elliston P. Morris letterbook, 1831-1915 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.45 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of four volumes of Elliston Morris's letterbooks, three large bound volumes, and one volume of Bushnell's Perfect Letter Copying Book. All volumes in the collection contain business correspondence related to financial transactions, including loans, and the buying and selling of real estate.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Charles Shoemaker Taylor letterbook, 1875-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single volume letterbook of Charles Shoemaker Taylor, which contains business correspondence related to the buying and selling of goods, livestock, and land. Taylor was educated at Haverford College, was a member of the original board of trustees for Bryn Mawr College until 1893, and was the vice president of the Haverford College Alumni Association.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Elizabeth U. Willis scrapbook, 1850-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear ft. (1 oversized volume)
Abstract:
Elizabeth U. Willis's scrapbook includes photos and clippings about her and Sarah F. Underhill, photos of the Underhill family, clippings, illustrations, and portraits of Quakers, meeting houses, and Quaker birthplaces. Quaker autographs and letters are included as well. Letter writers include Samuel Fothergill, Anne Mott, David Sands, William Allinson, William Dillywn, William Rickman, J. Stephenson, George Jones, Lindley Murray, Richard Mott, and John Barrow. Confederate money, fractional currency, colonial money, excerpts of prayers and testimonies, and embroidery and cross stitch samples are also included.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Margaret Jenkins journals, 1875-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.54 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of three volumes of the travel journals of Margaret Jenkins. The first volume describes Jenkins's voyage from New York to San Francisco, and her voyage home from San Francisco to New York via Liverpool. The remaining two volumes describe Margaret Jenkins's trip to the Himalayan Mountains in 1911 and 1912, to visit her cousin, who was a missionary there.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Cope family financial records, 1789-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
The Cope family's financial records include an account book, a Pennsylvania bank account book, and two family cash books. The collection includes both business and personal financial records.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Josiah W. Leeds account books, 1877-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
The account books of Josiah W. Leeds record the publication account of various books written by Leeds and others. Each volume records the number of volumes purchased, who they were sold to, or how they were distributed, and the price each volume was sold for, for each title. At the back of each volume are clippings of book reviews for the titles accounted for in the volume.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Friends' Reading Room Association records, 1835-1886

Extent:
0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The Friends' Reading Room Association was founded in 1835, and dissolved in 1842. Its Constitution, included in the minutes, states its purpose: "An Institution in a central part of the city, which shall be furnished with a judcious selection of books, maps and periodical publications, calculated to promote moral and religous improvement, a knowledge of the principles and history of the Society of Friends and an acquiantance with the arts, science and general literature." This volume contains the minutes of the Friends' Reading Room Association, from 1835 - 1842, from the organization of the association, until its resolution and a register of members of the Western District Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, from 1814 - 1886.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Morris family financial records, 1794-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.25 linear ft. (54 volumes)
Abstract:
The Morris family financial records include account books, trustee accounts, and receipt books. Volumes generally record deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Whitall family financial records, 1849-1913 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.83 linear ft. (12 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the financial records of the Whitall family: Israel Franklin Whitall, J.F. Whitall, Mary C. Whitall, John Mickle Whitall. The volumes of account books generally record deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Rhoads & Wing letterbook, 1868-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This letterbook contains the correspondence between William G. Rhoads, Samuel Rhoads, and Asa Wing. The volume includes both personal and business correspondence.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Eli Jones papers, 1867-1882 (inclusive)

Extent:
.05 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the photographs, certificate of removal of Eli Jones, and a single volume of pressed plants.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Leeds and Tatum family collection, 1829-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:
The collection consists primarily of photographs depicting various Tatum and Leeds family members, including Sarah Mickle Tatum and Lewis L. Tatum, and also Daniel Leeds and a picnic at the Joseph Sturge First Day School. In addition, there are commonplace books of Sarah M. Tatum, at least one kept while she was a student at Westtown Boarding School in Westtown, Pennsylvania, and of Lewis L. Tatum.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Pike family papers, 1769-1902 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft.
Abstract:
Collection contains letters, memorials, commonplace books, and miscellaneous items of the Pike family, especially Sarah Pike, and letters of Thomas Scattergood to his son, Alfred Scattergood.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Wood family papers, 1839-1885

Extent:
.2 linear ft. (5 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of the Wood family, and includes primarily sketches made by various family members, and engravings of Quaker leaders, though it also includes a single letter to Richard D. Wood, two unidentified photographs and the Will of Julianna R. Wood.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Frederick Barnes Tolles Papers, 1871-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 linear ft.
Abstract:
Frederick Barnes Tolles (1915-1975), Quaker librarian, teacher, and historian, was Director of Friends Historical Library from 1951-1970, and a member of the Department of History at Swarthmore College. This collection contains the papers of primarily relating to his books and articles on Quaker history and biography, along with other writings, including research notes on a proposed history of Swarthmore College.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Mary Sullivan Patterson Papers, 1782-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
8 linear ft. (15 boxes (plus photographs))
Abstract:
Mary Sullivan Patterson (1906-1987) was a Quaker historian and genealogist from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. The collection contains family papers and correspondence; genealogical notes on the Thomson, Sullivan, and other related families; writings on various topics, especially Delaware County history and the Caleb Pusey House; diaries, notes, correspondence, and a manuscript concerning Patterson's 1957 research trip to England to study Quaker emigration to America. Also a diary and letters from her trip to England and Germany in 1924 with a young Friends group.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Anna Spencer diaries, 1855-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.75 linear ft. (50 volumes)
Abstract:
Anna Spencer's diary entries describe weather, social calls, domestic duties, family news, attendance at meetings, births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community, and the health of herself and family members.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Thomas Scantlebury diaries, 1771-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.33 linear ft. (13 volumes, 4 foldered, 5 total folders)
Abstract:
Thomas Scantlebury's diaries describe his life in Bristol, England, particularly meetings attended, visits among Friends, business related news, and social calls.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Isaac Chapman letterbook, 1874-1904 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Contains business correspondence, particularly related to the buying and selling of real estate, and information related to financial accounts and investments. Letter writers include Henry R. Fell, James Buchanan, Edward Roberts, James Barten, E.W. Clark, Joseph Satterthwaite, Thomas Miller, Ellwood Lewis, Charles Meyers, Benjamin Scattergood, and William Hill.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Richard Hockley letterbook, 1737-1742, 1965-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single letterbook of Richard Hockley and contains business correspondence. The majority of letters in the volume are written by Richard Hockley on his travels for the business interests of Thomas Hyam, a London merchant. Letters are written from a variety of locations, including Barbados, Charleston, South Carolina, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Jacob R. Elfreth account book, 1877-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The account book of Jacob R. Elfreth, who served for many years as the treasurer of the Darby Preparative Meeting, includes names of members, their occupations, and cash balances for each member.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Provident Society for Employing the Poor account book, 1824-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The Treasurer's account book for the Provident Society for Employing the Poor records deposits, withdrawals for payments, and account balances for the accounts of the Provident Society for Employing the Poor. The inside cover includes a description of the duties of the Treasurer for the Society, and lists of the board of managers of the Society for different years.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Legal documents, 1693-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (1 box, 1 oversize box, 1 flat file drawer)
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This collection is comprised of the legal documents of various Quaker individuals and organizations.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Satterthwaite family papers, 1735-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (7 folders)
Abstract:
Satterthwaite family materials are primarily letters of family members in the 18th century to William Satterthwaite, as well as genealogical information (deaths, marriages, children, mostly 19th century) on the Satterthwaite, Mitchell, Stackhouse, Palmer, Simpson, Tomlinson, Wood, Croasdale, and other families.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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John S. Haines financial records, 1864-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.23 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
The personal account books of John S. Haines record Haines's expenses, payments to various individuals and businesses, and his account balances at the end of each year.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Hannah Milhous Vernon papers, 1855-1889

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of Hannah Milhous Vernon, and includes two unbound commonplace books, the loose pages of Vernon's diaries, and a single unbound volume of meeting minutes for the Damorris Monthly Meeting of Women Friends.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Morris-Libby papers, 1826, 1950, undated (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence of Frederick Libby and Ellison Morris, regarding war crimes trials, as well as a number of photographs, including a photograph of Arch St.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Mary Williams Shoemaker Papers, 1860-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Mary Williams Shoemaker (1861-1953) was a Quaker philanthropist from Germantown, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Franklin and Mary (Williams) Shoemaker. The collection contains chiefly journals (1934-1945) and correspondence (1914-1953) relating to Shoemaker's support of Quaker historical, educational, and social service agencies; together with correspondence of her brother, Thomas Howard Shoemaker (1851-1936), relating to his historical interests and civic activities. Includes deeds and business papers relating to Shoemaker family properties in Philadelphia and Pike County.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Richard Mead Atwater papers, 1862-1922 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
Richard Mead Atwater (1844-1922) was the son of Stephen Atwater and Mary Weaver, both of whom were Quaker. This collection is comprised of Atwater's diary, 1862; letters concerning Brown University; club memberships and letters concerning the memberships and autobiographical remarks written in 1917 as well as an earlier biographical sketch.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Amelia Mott Gummere papers, 1681-1961 (inclusive) 1899-1937 (bulk)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (5 document boxes)
Abstract:
Amelia Mott Gummere (1859-1937) was a noted writer on Quaker subjects. Her published works include The Quaker: a Study in Costume, 1901; The Journal and Essays of John Woolman, 1922; Witchcraft and Quakerism, 1908; and several other works. She was editor of the Bulletin of the Friends Historical Association and President of the John Woolman Association.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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