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William H. Hodges collection, 1936-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Abstract:
William H. Hodges (born about 1924) was a member of the Tioga Junior Woodsmen Club, a club for Catholic boys ages 10-13 years that was headed by George W. Sommer for the purpose of camping, learning about nature and camaraderie. This collection consists of a minute Book of the Tioga Junior Woodsmen Club, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Jane Rhoads Morris journal, 1889

Extent:
0.0080 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Jane Rhoads Morris's journal was written for her family at home during her trip to Canada during August and September, 1889. Her daily entries describe, in detail, her experiences camping in the Canadian wilderness, accompanied by her cousins and Indigenous people they employed to paddle them in canoes to and from each campsite, as well as interactions with Indigenous people the group meets during their travels.

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

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Richard Cadbury photograph albums, 1911-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:
.7 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection contains six photo albums compiled by Richard Cadbury (1885-1966), a Quaker social worker who volunteered for relief work in Poland, 1921-1922.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]