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John Barnes Trustees Records

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Call Number:
RG4.122
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
10 linear ft.
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item or series here], Barnes Trustees Records, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Date:
1880-1987 (inclusive)
Creator:
John Barnes Trustees (Abington, Pa.)
Abstract:
Records of Barnes Trustees Inc., formed in 1949 to hold in trust for Abington Meeting and School the land deeded for its use February of 1697. Also included in their responsibility are investments made with funds received from land sales over time.

Barnes Trustees Inc. was formed in 1949 to hold in trust for Abington Meeting and School the land deeded for its use February of 1697. Also included in their responsibility are investments made with funds received from land sales over time.

John Barnes gave Abington 120 acres on which to build a meetinghouse. Until the beginning of the 20th century the Meeting only used a small portion of the land and leased the rest to tenants. In 1912 a court decision allowed the Meeting to sell the part of the Barnes land not needed for Meeting purposes, and the proceeds were invested and the income applied to the Meeting. In 1949 the duties of managing the bequest devolved upon the corporation called John Barnes Trustees. The trustees administer the assets under the original trust guidelines, with the principal purpose being to provide support for Abington Friends School. There are nine trustees and membership in Abington Meeting is required.

The collection contains legal, property, and financial records of Barnes Trustees Inc.

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Finding Aid Author
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Finding Aid Date
2017
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Collection is open for research.

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Collection Inventory

Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1970-1992.
Box 1
Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1982-1998.
Box 1
Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1996-1997.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Includes Subordination, Non-disturbance, and Attornment Agreement.

Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1996-1998.
Box 1
Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1996-1999.
Box 1
Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1996-2001.
Box 1
Correspondence Regarding Holdings, 1997.
Box 1
Correspondence Regarding Holdings, ND.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Surveyor's Maps

York and Wyncote Rds, 1926-1990.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

Robert M Taylor correspondence, Commitment for Title Insurance, Alan Sanders correspondence, Texas Co. plot.

Old York Road, 1936-1961.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

Analysis and report of Property of John Barnes Trustees leased to Old York Road Country Club, property related correspondence.

Rosenwald Affair, 1955-1956.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

Arthur Jenkins correspondence regarding Rosenwald property.

Saitekthwaite Miscellaneous, 1956-1964.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

John Barnes Trustees correspondence regarding Country Club.

BA-BH, 1957-1962.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Arthur Jenkins and Jackson Cross Company.

Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1951-1968.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence

Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1968-1972.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence

Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1972-1977.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence

Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1977-1982.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence

Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1983-1985.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence

Jenkins, Arthur Bulletins, 1958-1981.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

Updates to board of directors of John Barnes Trustees regarding business and holdings

Meeting, 1962-1974.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

Barnes Trust correspondence regarding Monthly Meeting, changes to Abington Friends School.

School and School Committee, 1963-1991.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding John Barnes Trustees loan to Abington Friends School.

602 Washington Lane, 1965-1998.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous Correspondence and records

Carson, George Matter, 1978-1986.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding a John Barnes Trustees suit against George Carson.

Robert/ Taylor, Thomas Correspondence, 1985-1988.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1988-1990.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1990-1991.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1991-1993.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1993-1994.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1994-1995.
Box 3
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1995-1997.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1997-1998.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1998-1999.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 1999-2000.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2000.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2001-2002.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2002.
Box 4
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor and Barnes Correspondence, 2002-2003.
Box 5
Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2003-2004.
Box 5
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

American Store Properties, 1996.
Box 5
Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2004-2006.
Box 5
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Taylor, Robert Correspondence, 2007.
Box 5
Scope and Contents

General Correspondence, especially regarding Elizabeth Taylor Fund.

Delaware Valley Friends School, 1999-2000.
Box 5
Scope and Contents

Brochures and information regarding Delaware Valley Friends School.

Galman 04-05 and Before, 2001-2005.
Box 5
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Andrew Galman.

CBRE, 2002-2007.
Box 6
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding CB Richard Ellis, Barnes Trustees, and other miscellaneous.

Property Correspondence, 2004.
Box 6
Scope and Contents

Mainly related to Abington Country Club, including large detailed maps.

Property Correspondence, 2004-2007.
Box 6
Property Correspondence, 2005-2007.
Box 6
Galman 2006, 2006.
Box 6
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Andrew Galman.

Galman 2007 Negotiations, 2007.
Box 6
Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Andrew Galman.

1987 Appraisal Fox Leased Ground, 4/1/1987.
Box 7
Scope and Contents

Real estate evaluation report for commercial land York Road and Washington Lame Abington Township.

Attachment 1 to Exhibit B, ND.
Box 7
Exhibit A, 1994.
Box 7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 10
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 10
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1994.
Box 10
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox, 1990-1996.
Box 10
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Fox/Barnes, John, 1993.
Box 11
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding Fox bankruptcy.

Galman, Fox Correspondence, 1960-1998.
Box 11
Leased Fee Interest in the Benjamin Fox Complex, N D.
Box 11

Abington Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends, 1968-1978.
Box 11
Scope and Contents

Assets for Barnes Trustees

Audits 1986-2006, 1986-2006.
Box 11
Scope and Contents

Compiled Financial Statements for John Barnes Trust.

Barnes Incorporation, 1949/1950.
Box 11
Scope and Contents

Papers relating incorporation of John Barnes Trustees.

Chicago Equity Partners Monthly Investment Report, 12/31/2002.
Box 11
Chicago Equity Partners Monthly Investment Report, 12/31/2000.
Box 12
Chicago Equity Partners Monthly Investment Report, 12/31/1999.
Box 12
Correspondence and records regarding property leases, 1960-2001.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and records regarding property leases, appraisals, and other fiscal concerns.

Cost of Living Figures, 1964-1973.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Consumer Price Index lists.

Delaware Valley Friends School, 2000-2001.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Includes operating budget, audit, and some correspondence.

Financial Reports, 1991-1997.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

John Barnes Trustees statements.

First Pennsylvania, 1967-1974.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents regarding loans from First Pennsylvania Bank and Trust.

Ground lease and rent agreements, 1963-1999.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Ground lease and rent agreements. United States Bankruptcy Court re: Foxcroft Square Company.

Ground lease contracts, etc., 1957-1964.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Ground lease contracts, newspaper clipping on Lord and Taylor construction, Foxcroft filing for bankruptcy, and Barnes Trustees land.

Gwynedd-A.F.S., 2000.
Box 13
Scope and Contents

Sale of real estate in Gwynedd, PA.

Huntington Valley Trust Co., 1865-1926.
Box 13
Scope and Contents

Leases and records of insurance.

IRS Application, 2007.
Box 13
Scope and Contents

For Duane Morris.

KSM RandS, 1999.
Box 13
Scope and Contents

Ground Lessor's Estoppel Certificate; and Master Lessor's Recognition and Attornment Agreement.

Land Sales/Rental, 1925-1990.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

Papers related to Barnes Trustees, holdings, 1925 plan of property for Abington Friends Meeting

Liability Ins., 1964-1965.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

Arthur Jenkins correspondence regarding liability insurance.

Prudential Mortgage, 3/9/1998.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

Prepared by Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP for John Barnes Trustees.

Real Estate Evaluation Report, 4/1/1987.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

For commercial land York Road and Washington Lane, Arlington Township.

Tax Papers, 1991-2003.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

Records related to taxes.

Treasurer Reports, 1922-1973.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

John Barnes Trustees investments.

John Barnes Ledger Sheets, 1950=1992.
Box OE

1749 Indenture, 1749-1895.
Box OE
Scope and Contents

1749 Indenture, 1849 deed, plan of Abington Friends Property, assorted other deeds.

1756 Indenture, 1756.
Box OE
Scope and Contents

Between Thomas Candy and Nicholas Austin.

1782 Assignment, 1782.
Box OE
Scope and Contents

Assignment of a trust estate Phinehas Jenkins and Joshua Morris to William Hallowell and others.

1845 Deed, 1845.
Box )E
Scope and Contents

John Mather and Bartholomew Mather to Isaac Mather and others.

1949 Indenture, 1949.
Box 14
Scope and Contents

John Barnes original agreement.

Agreement Between John Barnes Trustees and John L. Alliger, 3/30/1974.
Box 15
Agreement between John Barnes Trustees and John L. Alliger., 5/13/1974.
Box 15
Agreement of Sale, 12/28/2007.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Between John Barnes Trustees and Galman Group.

Agreement of Sale, 12/28/2007.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Between John Barnes Trustees and Galman Group.

Agreements and Assignments, 1969-1996.
Box 15
Agreements and Correspondence, 1963-1996.
Box 15
Agreements and Leases, 1966, 1992.
Box 15
Deed and Grant, 1966.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Deed poll Davis L. Lewis to Samuel Blackman, Grant from John Barnes Trustees, Inc. to Philadelphia Electric Company.

Deed Joshua Morris to Thomas Fletcher and Others, 1789.
Box OE
Deed Thomas Fletcher to Caleb Hallowell, 1827.
Box OE
Scope and Contents

For two annuities in the city of Philadelphia.

Deeds and Assignment., 1808-1894.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Assignment of Lease Edward J. Stotesburg to Charles J. Wilson 1808, Charles Wilson Correspondence, other agreements and deeds.

Deeds and Documents, 1859.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Lease John Thompson to Lindley M. Elkinton, property deeds, undated accounting records, some correspondence related to deeds.

Indenture, 1719.
Box OE
Scope and Contents

Indenture between Nathanial Poole of Philadelphia and William Carter of Philadelphia.

Indenture, 1852.
Box OE
Scope and Contents

Between Isaac Mather, John Thompson, John M. Grant, John J. Hallowell, Jacob ? and Edwin Satterthwaite ?, trustees of Abington meeting of Friends.

John Faber Miller, 1902.
Box 15
Scope and Contents

Stamped envelope containing leases.

Lease and Agreement, 1926. others undated.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Lease Joseph W. Hallowell et al. to Albert B. Williams, Agreement between Edward T. Stotesbury and Isreal R. Hallowell, other agreements also included.

Lease William Hallowell to George Hooper, 1809, 1912.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Original document and letter regarding document addressed to Cynthia Bosler, Abbington Friends School.

Abington Meetinghouse Indenture, 1812.
Box 16
Mr. Thomas Thompson., 1890-1902.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Receipt for Taxes levied and assessed for Abington Friends.

Abington Friends School, 1955-1991.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Abington Friends school, especially including gifts and loans from the John Barnes Trustees.

Abington Federal, 1956-1988.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Arthur Jenkins Correspondence regarding Barnes Trust holdings and finances. Also includes copies of various lease contracts.

Abington Friends Meeting, 1959.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Abington Meetinghouse Title.

Abington Township, 1974, 1981.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding sewer line at Abington Friends School.

Zoning, 1987.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Barnes Trust correspondence regarding rezoning of Abington Township.

Aegis and Agreements, 1969-2008.
Box 16
Aegis Property Group, 6/14/2006.
Box 16
Scope and Contents

Consulting proposal for John Barnes Trustees, Inc.

Aegis Property Group, 9/2006.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Presentation to John Barnes Trustees.

Study Of Parking Requirements For FOXCROFT SQUARE, 9/22/1964.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Development plan for planned development in Abington Township, including zoning, maps, and parking plans.

Survey Plan of Foxcroft Square, 1968.
Box 17
Appraisal Foxcroft Square Apartments, 11/26/1991.
Box 17
Conlon Lease, 1962-1982.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and maps regarding Conlon Lease

Consent to Assignment of Leases and Certification as to Status, 1/23/1979.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

From Abington Federal Savings for S/W Side Wyncote Rd., N/W side Old York Rd.

Contracts and correspondence, 1973-1980.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Contracts and correspondence regarding Abington Friends School, property in the Bahamas, and other properties. Includes deeds for several properties. Also a large fold-out development map of Great Harbor Kay, Bahamas.

Correspondence and contracts, 1960-1963.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and contracts regarding rents from the Fox Brothers.

Country Club Lots, 1910-2001.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Papers related to Abington Country Club, including restructuring plan.

Extracts 1798, 1798-1897.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Indentures and extracts.

Graveyard- Current, 1996-2003.
Box 17
Scope and Contents

Records of Abington Friends Cemetery.

Ground Lease 2, 1993-1999.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Amendment to ground lease.

Ground Lease, 1999, 2005.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Related to country club ground lease.

HA-HD Hardwick, 1968-1972.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Deed to Jenkintown Music School, correspondence regarding Jenkintown Music School.

Loose documents, 1937-1963.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Old York Road Country club, including some deeds.

Loose papers related to sewer, 5/2003.
Box 18
Ludwig Corporation, 1/4/2000.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Limited Restricted Appraisal of 3.65 acres of Vacant Land.

Mr. Isreal Hallowell, 1919.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Assorted deeds and documents.

Original Goodman lease Old York Road Frontage, 3/7/1959.
Box 18
Other Deeds, 1940-1946.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

Assorted deeds and documents.

OYRCC Map, N D.
Box OE
Scope and Contents

Large pencil surveyors' drawing of Jenkintown/Arlington area

Real Estate Evaluation Report, 4/1/1987.
Box 18
Scope and Contents

For commercial land York Road and Washington Lane, Arlington Township.

Rights of Way/Easements, 1983.
Box 19
Scope and Contents

Philadelphia Electric Company bill of sale for right-of-way at Abington Friends Meetinghouse.

Texaco Lease, 1956-1966.
Box 19
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Texaco lease in Abington.

Triangle Building (JBTrustees), 1984-1986.
Box 19
Scope and Contents

1220 Greenwood Avenue, Jenkintown, PA appraisal, correspondence regarding Abington Friends properties and Triangle Building.

Sale of Property to Galman Group, 10/15/2010.
Box 19
Sale of Property to Galman Group, 1/27/2009.
Box 19

Fred F. Schaefer, 1963.
Box 19
Scope and Contents

Fred F Schaefer, Irwin and William Fox, Mr. VanDyne, Arthur Jenkins, Caren Fox, William Fox, Ruth and Linda Fox.

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