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Business Problems Group records, 1919-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:

.4 linear ft. (3 volumes)

Abstract:

The Business Problem Group of Philadelphia was part of the Social Order Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, Orthodox whose purpose was to "deal with prblems of the relation between employers and employees. This collection contains three bound volumes of minutes from meetings of the Business Problems Group of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. The group met and had presentations and programs.

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"Hegel's Theory of Positivity: An Application to Two Quaker Sects", 1984 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.03 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Mark Webster's academic paper applies Hegel's theory of positivist Christian religions to two sects of Quakers, which Webster calls the Evangelical Friends and the Liberal Friends, and which Webster sees as the two least positivist Quaker groups. In the paper, Webster describes Hegel's theory of positivity, examines the history of Quakers through this theory, applies the theory to the two Quaker sects, and examines how different degrees of positivity in the two groups affected their reactions to the Vietnam War.

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"From World War One to the Bicentennial: An Autobiography", 1976 (inclusive)

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0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

This autobiography describes Morris Wistar Wood's early life, his education, his travels in the United States and abroad, his time spent teaching and in academic administration at various schools, including at a school in Lingnan, at the Culver Military Academy, the University of Pennsylvania, Westtown School, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Wood also describes his family life with his wife Evelyn, and their children.

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Elizabeth Nicholson manuscripts, 1839-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.18 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Abstract:

These unpublished poems of John G. Whittier were compiled by Elizabeth Nicholson and Sarah Lloyd. The volumes include copies of many of John Greenleaf Whittier's early poems, as well as poetry by other poets, and sketches and illustrations.

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

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Comfort family financial records, 1803-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.13 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of two volumes of the financial records of the Comfort family.

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Cope family financial records, 1789-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.4 linear ft. (4 volumes)

Abstract:

The Cope family's financial records include an account book, a Pennsylvania bank account book, and two family cash books. The collection includes both business and personal financial records.

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James & Drinker account book, 1757-1802 (inclusive)

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0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

The account book for doctors James and Drinker records payments made and received. Payments were often made in bonds or cash.

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Daniel B. Smith commonplace books, 1803-1809 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.13 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Abstract:

The two commonplace books of Daniel B. Smith include copied poems and extracts of religious essays.

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Elizabeth Hooton receipt books, 1794-1818 (inclusive)

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0.12 linear ft. (3 volumes)

Abstract:

Entries in Elizabeth Hooton's receipt books include payments made by Hooton, who they were paid to, and for what. The majority of expenses recorded in the volumes are payments for rent, monthly washing, and yearly taxes.

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Anonymous financial records, 1778-1779 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of a single volume anonymous account book, which is "an account of mony advanced for the Poor of the City of Philadelphia." Entries include amounts donated by various individuals in the Philadelphia area.

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