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Robert M. Gavin, Jr., presidential papers, 1996 july - 1997 june (inclusive)

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0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Small file of correspondence and memoranda on a range of subjects, including: responses to letters on his appointment at Haverford and his departure from Macalester College; reunion organizing committees; Natural Sciences facilities, including reports from other campuses; Task Force on World Wide Web; plan for application to Ford Foundation "crossing borders" initiative; letters of recommendation. Also Senior Staff meetings agenda, minutes and background material for weekly meetings of college President, Provost, Dean, V. P. Institutional Advancement, V. P. Finance and Administration, Director of Admissions, Director of Athletics on a variety of administrative topics, including observance of Martin Luther King Day, with goals for the year for each senior staff member.

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Hugh Borton presidential papers, 1942-1967 (inclusive) 1957-1967 (bulk)

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7.98 linear ft. (19 boxes)
Abstract:
The papers of Hugh Borton, Haverford's president from 1957 to 1967, are arranged in three series. The Alphabetical series consists of a small and random selection of his office files. They help to document Borton's efforts to move the college to an expanded student body, his support of academic freedom from government intrusions, and a growing cooperative program with Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges. The Affiliations series relate to his work with U.S.-Asian, particularly U.S.-Japanese, organizations, the Society of Friends, and higher education groups. The third series is a small group of files on some of his activities before assuming the Haverford presidency.

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Gilbert White presidential papers, 1944-1955 (inclusive) 1946-1955 (bulk)

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2 linear ft. (2 boxes)
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Gilbert Fowler White's papers are sparse and provide little documentation of what was a very popular presidency. Their transfer to the archives appears to have been totally random, with a portion found as part of a transfer of Provost records. They have been placed in one alphabetical arrangement. There is some information on the efforts for Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and Swarthmore cooperation, the response to the Korean War, and curriculum considerations. Correspondence on White's appointment and his resignation and the letters of appreciation written for the Haverford News give some indications of the College community's expectations for his presidency and his success in meeting those expectations. The texts and notes for his speeches to Haverford audiences, Quaker schools and organizations, government, civic, and professional groups do not provide additional documentation of his administration at Haverford, but do reveal his observations on education, world affairs, natural...(see more)

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Felix Morley presidential papers, 1931-1980 (inclusive) 1940-1945 (bulk)

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1.89 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
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This is a small group of papers, 1940-1945, primarily relating to Haverford President Felix M. Morley's efforts to balance college support of the war without militarization. A portion of the files are from the files of Board member J. Henry Scattergood. Both the Morley and Scattergood material consist primarily of correspondence on bringing government subsidized non-combatant units to Haverford, as well as Haverford's own Relief and Reconstruction program. There is some information on his appointment and resignation as College president and some post-presidential correspondence.

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Ambrose Hunt course notes, 1844

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.014 linear ft. (1 folder)
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The collection consists of two notebooks. The first contains notes on Lectures on Greek Tragedy. The second holds notes on lectures given by Henry D. Gregory to the senior class. The Gregory lectures seem to be partly autobiographical.

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John W. Spaeth lecture notes, 1915-1916 (inclusive)

Extent:
.06 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is made up of two notebooks: one for English 9a (1915-1916) and one for English 10b (1916). Both classes were taught by Dr. Francis B. Gummere.

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Haverford College Corporation records, 1830-2022 (inclusive)

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8.59 linear ft. (8 volumes and 15 boxes)
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The Haverford College Corporation records contain records relating to the establishment of Haverford College as a corporation, including the Charter and its amendments, meeting minutes, committee and working group records, reports and resolutions, and deeds and legal documents.

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Faculty Women's Club records, 1928-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The Faculty Women's Club records contains by-laws, meeting minutes, correspondence, and report. Additionally the records include receipts, newspaper articles, surveys taken by the members of the club describing various possible actives, and accounting/budgeting notes.

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Haverford College Students' Council records, 1915-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.63 linear ft. (14 boxes)
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Minutes, financial records, correspondence, reports, and various printed matter documenting the activities of student government at Haverford College, including budget allocations to student clubs and organizations, election of officers, and administration of the honor system.

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Valda Sauter letter, 1955

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0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection contains a letter written by Valda Sauter to John Cary.

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Edward W. Marshall journal, 1919

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection contains the journal of Edward W. Marshall.

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Gay People's Alliance records, 1976-2012 (inclusive) 1976-1988 (bulk)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
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This collection is primarily comprised of materials created by the Gay People's Alliance. Logs were kept 1976-1977, 1982-1983, and 1988-1992. These logs contain brief entries from members throughout the year regarding the happenings of the club's office hours. There is a diary kept by Gay People's Alliance members from 1985 until 1995, when the group had become the Bisexual, Gay, and Lesbian Alliance. Additionally, there are number of publications regarding sexuality in college, both created and acquired by the club. There are magazines as well as academic articles. The collection also includes materials on Customs and an Honor Council trial regarding a homophobic incident on campus in 1988. Finally, the collection includes a Gay People's Alliance t-shirt.

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James Moon exercise book, 1800

Extent:
0.03 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection contains the exercise book of James Moon.

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Christopher Morley letter, 1935

Extent:
0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection contains a letter written by Christopher Morley to Richard Muller.

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Jessamyn West photographs, 1981

Extent:
0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection contains two photographs of Jessamyn West.

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Albert Jay Nock letter, 1944

Extent:
0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection contains a letter written by Albert Jay Nock.

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Letter of William Huddleston, 1872

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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The letter of William Huddleston, a spiritualist, sees Huddleston reporting on his Spring 1872 efforts to run a newly-opened church out of his hometown, Lotus, Indiana. In the letter, Huddleston reports: "We have a Church in the hearing of my home, which just closed 15 days [of?] distracted meeting. I have been in attendance all of the latter party thereof; and have labored with my magnetism, Psycology [sic], and 'will' to counteract their efforts, and they have died a shameful death without a single convert..."

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Fay Ajzenberg-Selove papers, 1947-1950; 1991 (inclusive) 1947-1950 (bulk)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
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The collection consists of the 1947-1950 correspondence between Fay Ajzenberg-Selove and Louis Leprince-Ringue pertaining to her translation of his book "Les Rayons Cosmiques" (The Cosmic Rays) and a 1991 copy of Ajzenberg-Selove's memoir typescript.

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William Wistar Comfort lecture notes and papers, 1941-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
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The collection consists of William Wistar Comfort's lecture notes, dated 1941-1953, pertaining to a course on Quakerism that he taught at Haverford College, general notes on Quakerism, and a 1956 typescript of the History of Haverford.

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Haverford College Commencement records, 1860-2022 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.68 linear ft. (4 boxes)
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This collection is comprised of materials related to Haverford College commencements, including programs, invitations, addresses, Senior Class day materials, and general information.

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Founders Bell, 1949 june - 2014 may (inclusive)

Extent:
5.74 linear ft. (14 boxes)
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Founders Bell is a biannual newsletter for Haverford College faculty, staff and alumni reporting about events, important meetings and issues pertaining to the College.

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William Ambler papers, 1908, ca. 1990s (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
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The collection includes a typescript and a manuscript of "History of Haverford College Football" written by William Ambler.

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Ramón García Castro correspondence, 1973-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.05 linear ft. (1 box)
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This collection consists of correspondence between Haverford College Professor Emeritus of Spanish Ramón García Castro and literary figures of the Spanish-speaking world dating from 1973 to 1982.

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Israel Burshatin correspondence, 1984-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.05 linear ft. (1 box)
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This collection consists of two letters from Spanish poet, essayist, and novelist Juan Goytisolo to Haverford College Professor of Spanish Israel Burshatin regarding a potential visit to campus.

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John Howard Lewis correspondence, 1834

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 item)
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Correspondence letter written in 1834 to John Howard Lewis from his brother, Samuel C. Lewis; John Howard Lewis entered Haverford School (now Haverford College) in 1833.

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Allen C. Thomas autograph album and letterbooks, 1861-1891 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (3 volumes)
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The collection consists of a book called "Autographs" of Allen C. Thomas, which serves as an album of autographs he presumably collected during his early life, and two letterbooks pertaining to Thomas's time at Haverford College as a professor and librarian.

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Haverford College Drama Club records, 1951 - 1989 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This collection contains materials related to the Haverford College Drama Club dating from 1951 to 1989. It includes performance programs and invitations, correspondence, and sketches of theatrical stage sets. It also includes a drawing of Haverford College Professor of Drama Robert Butman.

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Education Reform Club records, 2011 - 2013 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.05 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains documentation of Haverford's Education Reform Club in the years 2011-2013. It takes form of email printouts with information about the club's activities.

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