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Vaux Family papers, 1708-1995 (inclusive) 1912-1932 (bulk)

Extent:
12.5 linear ft. (24 boxes and 2 rolled documents in 1 tube)
Abstract:
The Vaux family was deeply involved with Quaker and Native American affairs throughout much of the 19th and early 20th centuries. George Vaux, Sr. was involved in Quaker activity through the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and other Quaker meetings throughout the world (including Antigua and London). Both George Vaux, Jr. and Mary Morris Vaux Walcott, his sister, served as commissioners for the U.S. Board of Indian Commissioners. This organization was established by the United States Congress in 1869 to watch over federal policies regarding Native Americans and to make certain that treaty obligations were fulfilled, especially in reference to supply deliveries. George Vaux, III also worked as the treasurer of the Indian Committee of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Within the collection are letters, reports, photographs, land surveys, and administrative records. This collection may be of special interest to researchers who are studying both the history and recent state of affairs of...(see more)

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Aldo Caselli collection, 1833-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This collection consists primarily of financial documents pertaining to Haverford College in the second half of the nineteenth century and the 1950s.

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Cope family financial records, 1789-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
The Cope family's financial records include an account book, a Pennsylvania bank account book, and two family cash books. The collection includes both business and personal financial records.

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James & Drinker account book, 1757-1802 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The account book for doctors James and Drinker records payments made and received. Payments were often made in bonds or cash.

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Elizabeth Hooton receipt books, 1794-1818 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.12 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
Entries in Elizabeth Hooton's receipt books include payments made by Hooton, who they were paid to, and for what. The majority of expenses recorded in the volumes are payments for rent, monthly washing, and yearly taxes.

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Anonymous financial records, 1778-1779 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of a single volume anonymous account book, which is "an account of mony advanced for the Poor of the City of Philadelphia." Entries include amounts donated by various individuals in the Philadelphia area.

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Josiah W. Leeds account books, 1877-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
The account books of Josiah W. Leeds record the publication account of various books written by Leeds and others. Each volume records the number of volumes purchased, who they were sold to, or how they were distributed, and the price each volume was sold for, for each title. At the back of each volume are clippings of book reviews for the titles accounted for in the volume.

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