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Elizabeth T. Miller papers, 1928-1960, undated (inclusive)

Extent:

1.35 linear_foot (5 boxes)

Abstract:

The Elizabeth T. Miller papers, part of the Caroline F. Schimmel Collection of Women in the American Wilderness, contain documentation of Miller's 1940 travels through Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras, along with some later correspondence and recollections of the trip. Miller, a commercial artist from Baltimore, Maryland, undertook this journey with her cousin, sculptor and archaeologist Benjamin Turner Kurtz; the acclaimed operatic singer Carolyn Long; and photographer John Henry Coon. The majority of the collection consists of scrapbooks documenting various Mayan ruins and archaeological sites in these countries. Essays published in the Bulletin of the Natural History Society of Maryland (and a few unpublished pieces) written by Miller and Kurtz are also included, as are miscellaneous photos, notes, letters, publications and documents relating to this trip.

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

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Renshū Kantai en'yō kōkai no omoide (練習艦隊遠洋航海の思ひ出), 1937 (inclusive)

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1 volume

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The Training Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy, the Renshū Kantai, operated from 1903-1940. Graduates of the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy would spend several months in training deployment throughout the Pacific Ocean and beyond, occasionally venturing as far as the Mediterranean Sea or the East Coast of the United States. This 25-leaf scrapbook contains 100 photographs depicting the 1937 cruise under the command of Vice-Admiral Mineichi Koga. Red ownership stamps on the inner back cover along with a postscript indicate that the owner was one Norio Maeda 前田憲夫.

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

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Alfred Gemmel draft of biography of William Darrah Kelley, circa 1950s (inclusive)

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0.2 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

Alfred Gemmell (1916-1957) was a historian who focused on the history of Pennsylvania, an instructor in History at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a member of the Pennsylvania Historical Association. This collection contains a typed draft of Gemmell's unpublished biography of William Darrah Kelley (1814-1890), a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania during the Civil War who was active in the country's economic recovery during Reconstruction.

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

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George Dillwyn commonplace book, Undated

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0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

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George Dillwyn was a Quaker minister, and his commonplace book includes poetry, short stories, hymns, extracts from letters and meeting minutes, and quotes from famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer. The majority of the volume is composed of lists of extracts organized by topic, including topics such as: anger, affectation, old age, ambition, abstinence, religion, books, revenge, praise, sincerity, death, and temperance.

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

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Miranda Gibbons commonplace book, Undated

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0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The commonplace book of Miranda Gibbons contains poetry, extracts, a memorandum for Henry G. Williams, and extracts from speeches.

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

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Abigail Field Mott commonplace book, Undated.

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0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Abigail Field Mott (1766-1851) was a Quaker writer and abolitionist. Her commonplace book includes poetry and extracts, a history of the Calliopian Society, Voyage to the Pacific Ocean by Stewart, Account of an Earthquake in Burmah in 1839, the Missionary School at Athens, account of excursion to Mt. Vesuvius, and a description of Iceland.

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

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Sallie Satterthwaite commonplace book, Undated.

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The commonplace book of Sallie Satterthwaite includes excerpts of poetry and prose, a copy of a "marriage letter," and a description of Girl's School Room at Westtown.

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

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Jehu Newlin photograph album, Undated.

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0.29 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The photograph album of Jehu Newlin includes portraits of various Quakers, including Charles Wakefield, Foster Green, Jane Newson, Sarah Gibbons, and Theodore Harris.

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

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"Education and Some Educators Among Early Friends", Undated.

Extent:

0.05 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The typed speech of Samuel Austin, entitled "Education and Some Educators Among Early Friends," focuses on the history of "Pagan Education" and the transition to "Christian Education." It also highlights early Quaker education and educators.

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

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"Clarke's Dialogue", Undated.

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0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Shortened to "Clarke's Dialogue," the sermon's full title is: "A Dialogue Between a Real Christian and Seeker of Christ by an Europian Educated & Brought up in the Establish'd Church of England" written by "a schoolmaster near Burlington named Clarke."

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

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"A Short Narrative of the Life of Jane Hoskins", Undated.

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The single volume autobiography of Jane Hoskins, entitled "A Short Narrative of the Life of Jane Hoskins," details her early life, an account of her convincement (conversion to Quakerism), her passage to Pennsylvania as an indentured servant, and her Quaker beliefs and religious reflection.

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

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"Det Norske kvekersamfunns Historie i forste Halvdel av det 19de Hundrearet", Undated.

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0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)

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This collection is comprised of the single volume "Det Norske kvekersamfunns Historie i forste Halvdel av det 19de Hundrearet," which translates from Norwegian to "The Norwegian Quaker History in the First Half of the 19th Century."

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

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"A Brief Account of Thomas Kite", Undated.

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0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The biographical account of Thomas Kite describes Kite's early life, his convincement (conversion to Quakerism), and his testimonies against Elias Hicks during the Hicksite-Orthodox separation.

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

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"Nantucket Quakerism", Undated.

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0.16 linear ft. (1 volume)

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"Nantucket Quakerism," written by Robert Leach, describes Quakerism in Nantucket from 1698 to 1763, and theorizes that the failure to solve the problem of common land ownership lead to the collapse of Nantucket.

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

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Earth Quaker Action Team Records, To be determined once processed.

Extent:

1.25 linear ft. (1 box)

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Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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David McFadden Papers, to be determined once processed (inclusive)

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to be determined once processed linear ft.

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Materials in English.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Creative Response to Conflict Records, to be determined once processed (inclusive)

Extent:

12.5 linear ft.

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Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Early Geometry Notebook and Book of Verses, Undated.

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Single volume of Robert Louis Stevenson's early poetry and geometry exercises.

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

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Alumni course papers, undated

Extent:

.05 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection consists of a single, bound, 89 page paper that is on the topic of religion.

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

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Caroline Hazard poem, undated. (inclusive)

Extent:

0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection includes a single poem.

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