Organization: Haverford College -- History -- 19th century / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Haverford Loganian Society records, 1834-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9 linear ft. (74 volumes, 2 boxes, and 1 item)
Abstract:: The collection is comprised of a variety of different records that pertain to the overall operations of the Haverford Loganian Society at Haverford College. The collection includes the Society's constitution and by-laws, membership registers, meeting minutes, the Collegian account books, and paper pertaining to garden, museum, and library projects.

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

Haverford Athenaeum records, 1858-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (37 volumes)
Abstract:: The Haverford Athenaeum records span the years 1858 to 1888, up until the eventual merging of the Haverford Athenaeum with the Everett Society in 1889. The collection contains constitution, by-laws, meeting minutes, treasure accounds, and a published periodical The Gem.

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

Everett Society records, 1858-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 linear ft. (42 volumes and 1 box)
Abstract:: The collection contains materials that reflect the activities of the Everett Society. Materials included in the collection are the Society's constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, adminsitrative and financial records, events and addresses, as well as the Society's published work, The Bud.

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

Henry Society records, 1854-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The Henry Society records (1854-1860) include one volume of constitution and by-laws (1856), one minute book (1855-1860), and an oration presented to the Society by Cyrus Mendenhall in 1854.

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

Everett-Athenaeum records, 1888-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box and 1 volume)
Abstract:: The materials in this collection include the constitution and by-laws of the newly consolidated Everett-Athenaeum society, which describes the officers and their duties, the election of officers and members, the rules of order, and the process for making amendments to the constitution.

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

Haverford Euethean Association records, 1855-1861 (inclusive) 1855-1857 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The collection includes various addresses and lectures delivered to the Haverford Euethean Association.

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

Benjamin Hayes Smith diary, 1856-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The diary covers Benjamin Hayes Smith's time at Haverford and his expereinces during the American Civil War. Entries include informaiton on the Haverford Loganian Society (1856-1859), Haverford Euethean Association (1856-1859), the Haverfod Athenaeum (1856-1859), and the Battle of Stones River (December 31, 1862), in Tennessee.

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

Neometha Bathing Society records, 1873-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:: .125 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection details the financial transactions, elections, and major projects of Neometha Bathing Society from 1873 to 1878. This includes payment for labor and supplies, officer information, and the construction and maintainance of "Julia's Bath," a pond created by the organization to provide swimming accomodations to its members.

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

Thomas S. Downing Jr. songbook, 1869–1872, 1882 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This small volume contains songs and poems collected by Thomas S. Downing Jr. (1852–1926) during his time at Haverford College. Downing, the son of a prosperous farmer in West Whiteland, Chester County, Pennsylvania, attended Haverford from 1869 through 1872. After graduating, Downing returned to Chester County and became a farmer. Various Haverford students wrote verses in Downing's songbook, some traditional and some original compositions. They cover a wide variety of topics and offer insight into the attitudes of Haverford students in the early 1870s.

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

William Canby diary and commonplace book, 1837-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: William Canby's diary details his two years (1837-1839) as a student at Haverford College including extracurriculars, academics, weather, and social excursions.

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

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