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

James Tyson diaries, 1859-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.38 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: The collection consists of four volumes of diaries which detail James Tyson's time at Haverford College, from daily activities to information on the courses Tyson was taking at the time. The entries range from 1859 to 1861.

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

Charles Roberts autograph albums, 1805-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.31 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: The smaller autograph albums contain signatures of Haverford College students. In the 1860-1862 autograph album, most signatures are accompanied with respective hometowns and the date of the signature; one signature includes a quote. In the 1860-1864 album, there are pictures for most signatories, but few hometown entries; one signature includes a quote. The larger 1860 autograph album is comprised of miscellaneous historical documents dating from the early-to-mid 19th century. Includes military summons, letters, trade documents, and assorted signatures. Several pages are blank and many appear to have once held additional documentation and portraits, but only glue on/holes in pages indicate their former presence. Materials not arranged chronologically and appear to have no discernable order.

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

Marriott Canby Morris autograph album and scrapbook, 1879-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:: .3 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The scrapbook contains materials concerning Morris's time at Haverford College and documentation surrounding reunions, alumni events, his classmates and professors, and other developments at Haverford. The autograph album includes the signatures, hometowns, and class years of members of Haverford present during Morris's collegiate years.

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

Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book, 1839

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book was created during Sharpless' time at Haverford College. Sharpless graduated class of 1840, but the book notes many written records and excerpts during 1839 in his junior year. The book contains carving prints from various artists paired with excerpts hand written by Sharpless himself.

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

Samuel Bunting Haines autograph album, 1858

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The autograph album was created during Haines's time at Haverford College. The book contains signatures of his peers and professors from 1858. Haines left the College to later become a lieutenant for the 121st Regiment in the Pennsylvania Volunteers from 1862 to 1863.

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

Roberts Canby commonplace book, 1834-1835 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This album contains notes from friends of Roberts Canby from 1834 to 1835, mostly his peers at Haverford College. The entries include prose or poetry, a signature, the hometown of the signer, their college, and the date. The book itself is a published book with illustrations at the top of every page.

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

Edward Morris Wistar songbooks, 1869-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: These two volumes contain handwritten song lyrics compiled by Edward M. Wistar and his classmates during his time at Haverford in the early 1870s. Some are specific to Haverford, while many were other popular songs of the time.

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

Class of 1892 records, 1889 january 1-1909 november 5 (inclusive)

Extent:: .146 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains a minute book from the class of 1892. This minute book details the activities of the Haverford Class of 1892 from 1899-1909. It includes information concerning the creation of different committees to address different problems on Haverford's campus, the marriages of the class members, reunion dinners and activities, and obituaries of class members who died during this period.

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

Haverford College Association records, 1890-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: The collection contains a minute book (1890-1915) and a cash book (1899-1940) for the Haverford College Association, a group founded to "promote the interests of the students of Haverford College."

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

Thomas Pim Cope Jr. commonplace book, 1835

Extent:: .06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains one volume, a commonplace book for Thomas Pim Cope Jr. from 1835.

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

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