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New York Yearly Meeting Records: Elsie K. Powell House

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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
NYy.530
Repository:
Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
6 linear ft. (12 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item or series here], Elsie K. Powell House Records, RG2/NYy/530, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Date:
1927-2017 (inclusive)
Creator:
Powell House (Old Chatham, N.Y.)
Abstract:
The Elsie K. Powell House is a Quaker retreat and conference center located in Old Chatham, New York. The collection contains materials relating to the establishment of the Powell House and its function as a Quaker retreat and conference center.

The Elsie K. Powell House is a Quaker retreat and conference center located in Old Chatham, New York. The property was donated to New York Yearly Meeting by its owner, Elsie K. Powell, Jr. in 1960. Prior to this, the property was known as Pitt Hall, and served as a summer camp for girls. The current mission of Powell House is to "foster spiritual growth after the manner of Friends...and to strengthen the application of Friends' testimonies in the world."

The collection contains materials relating to the establishment of the Powell House and its function as a Quaker retreat and conference center. Collection strengths include Committee meeting minutes, financial materials, program information, publications, and historical materials.

The collection is arranged into seven series: Powell House Committee, Ad Hoc Committees, Staff Meeting records, Financial records, Programs, Publications, and Miscellaneous. Files are arranged alphabetically within the series.

Deposit, Elsie K. Powell House, 1998 and 2018

The collection was processed by Alison Sielaff in February of 2019.

Subject

Publisher
Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Finding Aid Author
Alison Sielaff
Finding Aid Date
2019
Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research. It is located at the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Law applies (U.S. Title 17) and is the responsibility of the researcher.

Collection Inventory

Archival Resource Key. Minutes, 1960-1962.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Minutes, 1963-1965.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Minutes, 1966-1969.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Minutes, 1970-1971.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Minutes, 1972-1976.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Minutes, 1980-1983.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Minutes, 1983-1994.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Minutes, 1984-1985.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 1
Archival Resource Key. Minutes, 1986-1988.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 2
Archival Resource Key. Committee Binder (1 of 3), 1987-1988.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 2
Scope and Contents

Materials removed from original binder and placed in folders.

Archival Resource Key. Committee Binder (2 of 3), 1987-1988.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 2
Scope and Contents

Materials removed from original binder and placed in folders.

Archival Resource Key. Committee Binder (3 of 3), 1987-1988.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 2
Scope and Contents

Materials removed from original binder and placed in folders.

Archival Resource Key. Goals and Objectives, 1975-1980.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 2
Archival Resource Key. Long-Range Planning, 1976-1979.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 2
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Committee Records, 1977-1980.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 2

Archival Resource Key. Powell House Future, 1985-1989.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 2
Archival Resource Key. Powell House Future (1 of 2), 1988-1989.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3
Archival Resource Key. Powell House Future (2 of 2), 1988-1989.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3
Archival Resource Key. Ad Hoc Report, 1989.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 2
Archival Resource Key. Committee Lists, 1966-1967.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3

Archival Resource Key. Meeting Minutes, 1980-1981.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3
Archival Resource Key. Meeting Minutes, 1982-1984.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3
Archival Resource Key. Meeting Minutes, 1987.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3

Archival Resource Key. Adult Attendance, 1987.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3
Archival Resource Key. Appeal Invoices, 2007-2009.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3
Archival Resource Key. Auditor's Financial Statements, 1985-1986.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3
Archival Resource Key. Bill and Melinda Gates Matching Gift, 2009.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3
Archival Resource Key. Blank Donation Forms.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 3
Archival Resource Key. By-Laws and Incorporation, 1962-1975.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 4
Archival Resource Key. Conference Attendance Agreements and Bills (1 of 2), 1998.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 4
Archival Resource Key. Conference Attendance Agreements and Bills (2 of 2), 1998.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 4
Archival Resource Key. Conference Attendance Agreements and Bills (1 of 3), 1999.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 4
Archival Resource Key. Conference Attendance Agreements and Bills (2 of 3), 1999.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 4
Archival Resource Key. Conference Attendance Agreements and Bills (3 of 3), 1999.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 4
Archival Resource Key. Data Entry Procedures.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 4
Archival Resource Key. Deed, Mortgage, and Title, 1960-1973.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 4
Archival Resource Key. Development Campaign, 1987.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Agenda, 1985.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Brochure, 1986.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Correspondence, 1985-1986.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Statement, 1985.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Stocks, 1985-1986.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Thank You Letters, 1987-1989.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Edna J. Kelsey Estate, 1986-1988.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Elsie K. Powell, Jr. Memorials, 1982-1984.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Financial Contributions, 2004.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Financial Statements, 1993-1996.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Foundation Funding, 1977-1986.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Francis B. Hall Estate, 1981-1983.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Friends Journal Advertising, 2009.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Fundraiser and Publicity Invoices, 2009-2010.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. IRS Non-Profit Forms, 1964 and undated.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Joan Bunting Development Campaign, 1985-1988.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Financial Materials, 1985-1986.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Monthly Credit Card Charges, 2007-2010.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Patsy and Ed Letter - Development Campaign, 1986.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Peoplation Software Instructions.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 5
Archival Resource Key. Price Chopper Charges and Receipts, 1999-2007.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 6
Archival Resource Key. Property Committee Records, 1960-1961.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 6
Archival Resource Key. Solicitation Materials, 1985-1986.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 6

Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs, 1993.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 6
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs, 1997.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 6
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2000.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 6
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2000.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 6
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2000.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 6
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2001.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 7
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2001.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 7
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2001.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 7
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2002.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 7
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2002.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 7
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2002.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 7
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (1 of 2), 2003.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 8
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (2 of 2), 2003.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 8
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (1 of 2), 2004.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 8
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (2 of 2), 2004.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 8
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2005.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 8
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2005.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 8
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2005.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 9
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2006.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 9
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2006.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 9
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2006.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 9
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (1 of 4), 2007.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 9
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (2 of 4), 2007.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 9
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (3 of 4), 2007.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 10
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (4 of 4), 2007.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 10
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2008.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 10
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2008.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 10
Archival Resource Key. Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2008.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 10
Archival Resource Key. Anna Curtis Youth Center Renovations, 2008.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 10
Archival Resource Key. Appointment Calendar, 1987-1989.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 10
Archival Resource Key. Calendar, 1997-1999.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 10
Archival Resource Key. Conference Sheets, 1992.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 10
Archival Resource Key. Control Sheets, 1983.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Control Sheets, 1984.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Control Sheets, 1985.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Control Sheets, 1986.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Control Sheets, 1987.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Control Sheets, 1991-1994.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Flyers, 1990-1992.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Francis and Pearl Hall Weekend, 1996.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Friends General Conference, 2004-2007.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 11
Archival Resource Key. Friends Testimonies for Today, 1979-1980.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Friends in the Spirit of Christ Weekend, 1995.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Friends in the Spirit of Christ Weekend, 1997.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Invitations to Events, 2007.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Archival Resource Key. The Making and Using of Friends Records, 1977.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Program Materials, 1974-1981.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Program Committee Records, 1960-1965.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Program Evaluations, 2007-2009.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Youth Program History, 1973-1981.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Youth Programs, 2007-2008.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12

Archival Resource Key. Powell House Newsletter (Gaps), 1964-1970.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Archival Resource Key. Powell House News (Gaps), 1992-1996.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Scope and Contents

Issues 2-16

Archival Resource Key. Powell House News (Gaps), 1997-2003.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 12
Scope and Contents

Issues 19-28

Archival Resource Key. Powell House News (Gaps), 2007-2017.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Scope and Contents

Issues 39-52

Archival Resource Key. Alumni Updates, approximately 2009.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Archival Resource Key. Annual Meeting Reports, 1961-1966.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Archival Resource Key. Correspondence, (1986 and undated).
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Archival Resource Key. Fishing Preserve License, 1980-1983.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Archival Resource Key. Historical Materials, 1927-1980.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Archival Resource Key. Historical Materials, 1960-1985.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Archival Resource Key. Historical Materials, 1960-1996.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Archival Resource Key. Historical Materials, 1960-2008.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Archival Resource Key. Historical Materials, 1961-1995.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Archival Resource Key. Historical Materials, 1962-1985.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 13
Archival Resource Key. Historical Materials, 1964-2003.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 14
Archival Resource Key. Historical Materials, 1973-2003.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 14
Archival Resource Key. Historical Scrapbook, Approximately 1965.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 14
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Materials, 2009.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 14
Archival Resource Key. Monthly Meeting Visitation Notes, 2005-2006.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 14
Archival Resource Key. New Website, 2009.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 14
Archival Resource Key. Quotes for Notebook, 2003.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 14
Archival Resource Key. Testimonials, (1999 and 2006).
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 14
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Records, 1960-1969.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Records, 1970-1972.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Records, 1973-1976.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Records, 1977-1980.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Records, 1981-1987.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Records, 1988-1991.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 15
Archival Resource Key. Miscellaneous Records, 1992-1997.
Box RG2/NYy/530 Box 15

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