Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1947">1947</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Addition to Dorothy and Douglas Steere papers, 1946-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.43 linear ft. (1 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains the research materials, personal photographs, mementos, writings, and journals of Dorothy Steere.

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

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

Extent:: 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.

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

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

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: 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)

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

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

Extent:: 1.89 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:: 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.

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

Haverford College realia and artifacts, 1872-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 31.37 linear ft. (28 boxes and 4 tubes)
Abstract:: Collection of historical realia, artifacts, and other three-dimensional objects relations to the history of Haverford College.

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

Haverford College Corporation records, 1830-2022 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8.59 linear ft. (8 volumes and 15 boxes)
Abstract:: 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.

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

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.

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

Course Catalogs and Guides collection, 1852-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12.81 linear ft. (31 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains course catalogs and course evaluation guides for Haverford College courses starting with the academic year 1852/1853.

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

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

Extent:: 5.63 linear ft. (14 boxes)
Abstract:: 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.

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

Haverford College Glee Club collection, 1918-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.42 linear ft. (1 volume and 1 box)
Abstract:: This collection consists of scrapbooks, sheet music, organizational documents and other materials pertaining to the Haverford College Glee Club.

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

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