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

Materials removed from original binder and placed in folders.

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

Materials removed from original binder and placed in folders.

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

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

Archival Resource Key. Meeting Minutes, 1980-1981.
Box 3
Archival Resource Key. Meeting Minutes, 1982-1984.
Box 3
Archival Resource Key. Meeting Minutes, 1987.
Box 3

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

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

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

Issues 2-16

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

Issues 19-28

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

Issues 39-52

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

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