Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1960">1960</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1964">1964</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Friends' Institute records, 1876-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (1 box and 14 volumes)
Abstract:: The Friends' Institute in Philadelphia was established in the late 19th century to afford a reading room for Quakers coming from surrounding areas into the city. Records include correspondence, minutes, financial accoutns, membership records, annual reports and building plans.

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

Friends School Haverford records, 1885-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:: 28 linear ft. (36 horizontal document boxes, 15 volumes, 12 vertical document boxes.)
Abstract:: The records include minutes, reports, newsletters, correspondence, photographs, lists, financial records, curriculum records, notes, printed material, school publications, book manuscript and drafts, clippings, and other papers of Friends School, Haverford. Many of the records originated during the tenure of Miriam Brown as principal, 1950-1980, and include her notes, drafts, etc. for "Friends School Haverford, 1885-1985," a centennial history of the school.

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

Elizabeth Marsh Jensen papers, 1912-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.5 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:: Papers of Quaker Elizabeth Marsh Jensen, who worked for the American Friends Service Committee in several capacities, notably in Mexico to assist Spanish Civil War refugees from 1940 to 1941. She was also a businesswoman who successfully ran a ranch in Colorado.

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

Leon Kanegis papers, 1932-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 linear ft. (14 boxes, 2 volumes)
Abstract:: The papers of Quaker Leon Kenagis who deliberated over some of the challenging issues of the 20th century, such as civil rights, religion and education.

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

Dean Putnam Lockwood papers, 1899-1960 (inclusive) 1899-1960 (bulk)

Extent:: 11 linear ft. (21 boxes)
Abstract:: The papers of Latin scholar and professor of Latin at Haverford College, Dean Putnam Lockwood, primarily include textual materials on topics relating to Greek literature and the history of Haverford College, but also a collection of his art and artifacts.

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

Daisy Newman papers, 1946-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: Typescripts of various works by Quaker author Daisy Newman (1905-1994) and letters from readers.

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

Daniel and Emily Oliver papers, 1907-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 document box, 100 items)
Abstract:: Daniel and Emily Oliver arrived in Brummana, Syria (later Lebanon) in 1895 and were put in charge of the Friends Mission School at Ras el-Metn. The papers consist primarily of correspondence between the Olivers and supporters of their work, Marriott and Jane Morris, Elliston and Ann Morris, Thomas and Ethel Potts, and Grace and William Rhoads, concerning the work of the orphanage and school at Ras el-Metn, and the schools at Brummana; also included are photographs of the buildings, children, and faculty.

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

William Penn papers, 1673-1987 (inclusive) 1673-1925 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: A collection of letters and deeds of William Penn (1644-1718), along with biographical and historical material, graphic representations of Penn and photographs of pages from published works.

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

Robinson Family papers, 1723 - circa 1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.25 linear ft. (6 boxes, 3 volumes)
Abstract:: Primarily the letters of Mary Robinson Morton (1757-1829), a member of the Society of Friends, reflecting the social and cultural attitudes of the day.

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

Edward Wanton Smith papers, 1681-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12.5 linear ft. (26 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection includes letters, biographical accounts of Friends, genealogical material, legal and financial papers, business accounts, minutes, accounts of dreams and visions of Friends, essays, notebooks, epistles of Friends' Meetings, marriage certificates, maps, pictures, deeds, and other material of the Smith and Atwater families.

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

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