Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1855">1855</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1859">1859</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

William G. Rhoads autograph album, 1855-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: .06 linear ft. (x boxes)
Abstract:: This volume is entitled the "Wm. G. Rhoads Autographs of the Officers and Students of Haverford School during Winter of 1855-6" and it contains the names, autographs, addresses, and dates of entry for administrators and students at Haverford College between 1855 and 1856.

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

Joel Cadbury letter, 1856 January 20

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains one letter written by Joel Cadbury, addressed to his brother.

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

Heads of a Course of Ethical Instruction lecture, ca. 1833-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains one lecture book on the Course of Ethical Instruction.

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

A. A. Fesquet notebooks, 1852-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 volumes
Abstract:: Eight volumes comprising notes of lectures from courses on chemistry taken by A. A. Fesquet during his university education spanning the years from 1852 to 1856.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

A.A. Fesquet notebooks, 1854-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Logbook of the ship Henry Grinnell, 1855-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A logbook by an unnamed sailor aboard the ship Henry Grinnell written from August 13, 1855 to August 9, 1856. The Henry Grinnell sailed from Marseilles to the Bay of Bengal.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Sara Hartshorne diary, 1845-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Sara Hartshorne's diary entries focus on illnesses and deaths within the family, but also include religious reflections, descriptions of the weather, and visits with family and friends.

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

Sallie M. Taylor commonplace book, 1854-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Sallie M. Taylor includes excerpts of poetry related to friendship, nature, and family, as well as quotations, a prayer card, and a poem copied for Taylor by" E.M.W."

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

James W. Cromwell letter, 1856 May 18

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains a letter written by James W. Cromwell to his father about his time at Haverford and his classes.

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

William H.S. Wood diary, 1855-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: William H.S. Wood's diary records the first five months of his time as a student of Haverford College. It contains information pertaining to his extracurricular activities, the weather, personal projects, and events around Haverford at the time.

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

Samuel Allinson papers, 1812-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 items (3 folders)))
Abstract:: Correspondence and miscellaneous memorabilia, including a 1834 letter from brother William and Uncle (?) in Burlington regarding temperance and the potential purchase of land.

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

New York Preparative Meeting (Hicksite) for the [first] Northern District Records, 1820-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: Records of the Preparative Meeting of New York for the Northern District (Hicksite: 1828-1856) and its predecessor, the pre-Separation Preparative Meeting of New York for the Northern District (1820-28). Includes: Minutes (men's), 1820-1856.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Charles Duncomb cash book, 1832-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This volume documents the purchases of individual shoppers, listed with amounts and prices. Laid in is a smaller ledger book written in another hand dated 1827-1829; separate accounts; fragments of essays; letter; form pertaining to distribution of estate of Timothy Godfrey, 1854.

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

Thomas Wildes commonplace book, 1856

Extent:: 0.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Thomas Wildes commonplace book contains a variety of texts written, or copied, by Thomas Wildes. It is over 140 pages long and it was created in 1856, after Wildes had entered Haverford College.

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

Reah Frazer letters, 1826-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: The attorney Reah Frazer (1804-1856) was a leading figure of the Democratic Party in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The letters addressed to him relate mostly to local and national politics, but also to private and professional matters.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting (Orthodox) Records, 1817-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft.
Abstract:

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Vincent Town Preparative Meeting Records, 1830-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft.
Abstract:

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Little Nine Partners Preparative Meeting (Hicksite) Records, 1828-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Records of Little Nine Partners Preparative Meeting (Hicksite), 1828-1855. Includes: Minutes, 1828-1855.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Maryland Preparative Meeting Records, 1829-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.7 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Records of Maryland Preparative Meeting, 1829-1840. Includes men's minutes (clerk's drafts), 1849-55, women's minutes, 1829-1840, and burial grounds information 1969/88. Volume 1.1 also includes women's minutes/extracts, 1850-1853.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Milton and Greenfield Preparative Meeting (Hicksite) Records, 1829-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Records of Milton and Greenfield Preparative Meeting (Hicksite) and its predecessors Milton Preparative Meeting (Hicksite) and Greenfield Preparative Meeting (Hicksite), 1829-1855.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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