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Haverford Literary Society constitution, ca. 1830s-1840s (inclusive)

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection contains one pledge written by the Haverford Literary Society addressed to the council of The Haverford School, later Haverford College.

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

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John Willets compositions, 1851

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection contains five compositions written by John Willets.

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

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Beatrice H. Kirkbride and Earle R. Kirkbride Papers, 1892-2013 (inclusive)

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4.5 linear ft. (8 boxes, 12 volumes)

Abstract:

These papers include the correspondence, photographs, and personal papers of Beatrice and Earle Kirkbride and their family. Beatrice Kirkbride was an architectural historian who worked with the Philadelphia Historical Commission and Earle was an artist and illustrator. Includes a small set of papers related to their fight to prevent the destruction of a historic Philadelphia neighborhood during a highway expansion.

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

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Quaker Sociologists papers, 1952-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.83 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

This collection contains materials created by or relating to Kenneth Ives (1816-2002), a psychiatric social worker and instructor who was a prominent member of the Lake Erie Association Quaker community and Quaker Sociologists Meeting. This includes Quaker Sociologists newsletters, programming, conference and committee agendas, correspondence, bulletins, research, minutes, reports, and mailing lists in the Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania regions.

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

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Wistar-Canby family papers, 1721-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:

9.43 linear ft. (7 boxes and 19 volumes)

Abstract:

This collection contains materials that belonged to members of the Wistar and Canby families, prominent families in Pennsylvania and Delaware. It consists mostly of diaries, photographs, and personal papers that belonged to members of the extended Wistar-Canby family. Many of the letters and personal papers have to do with family genaological research pursued by William Marriott Canby Jr. Also included in this collection is a baby shirt and cap worn by William Canby in 1748.

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

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Magdalen Society Subscriber List, 1841

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

This collection is made up of a Magdalen Society Subscriber List (one sheet of paper) which includes a list of donors wanting to erect more buildings for the asylum.

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Happy Days and Special Events of the Wilbur Family, 1980

Extent:

0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection was compiled by Ross T. Wilbur in 1980, and contains letters and photographs from special occasions within the Wilbur Family between 1898 and 1980.

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Geo [George] and Susan Howland Letter, 1830

Extent:

0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection contains a jointly written letter by Geo [George] and Susan Howland to Phebe Field and Humphrey Howland in 1830.

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John G. Whittier Letter, 1885

Extent:

0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection contains a letter from John G. Whittier to Eliza Channing Higginson concerning the death of William Henry Channing, her uncle.

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Richard Mott Correspondence, 1849-09

Extent:

0.1 linear ft. (1 item)

Abstract:

This collection contains a letter written by Richard Carpenter that was sent to Richard Mott in September of 1849. In the letter, Carpenter expresses the sadness of not having Motts company in his previous Scarsdale Friends monthly meeting in New York. He then describes his experience of the gathering to Mott, who resides in Burlington, New Jersey.

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