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Sarah Cresson diary, 1789-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Cresson was a Quaker minister who was born in Philadelphia and later moved to Haddonfield, New Jersey. The majority of her diary entries detail visits from traveling Quaker ministers, funerals of community members, and descriptions of Quaker meetings, including testimonies given. Many entries are composed solely of prayers to God, or exclamations of Sarah's religious conviction and her devotion to her God and the Quaker faith, while later entries tend to detail more earthly concerns, particularly Sarah's struggles with depression.

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

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Lebanon Hospital for Mental Diseases records, 1900-1940 (inclusive) 1922-1932 (bulk)

Extent:
0.104 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
The Lebanon Hospital for Mental Diseases of Syria (now Lebanon) was founded in 1898 by Theophilus Waldmeier, who spent more than 40 years in Abyssinia and Syria in educational missionary work.The American Committee was founded in 1897 by Waldemier "for the purpose of interesting Americans in this cherished plan for support of this hospital" (minutes, November 15, 1923). This was one of many committees he helped to form around the world for supporting the hospital.This collection contains one bound volume of minutes and tipped in reports, and a collection of related materials of loose papers.

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

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Alice Gitchell journals, 1946-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (6 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains 41 handwritten, bound journals and documents from the Women's Committee of the 1985 Philadelphia Yearly Meeting written by and belonging to Alice M. Gitchell. Journal entries cover the years 1964-2010 and include personal and religious reflections and desciptions of dreams, personal and professional day to day activities, major life events, and ongoing struggles with mental health. Documents from the 1985 Philadelphia Yearly Meeting include correspondence and drafts relating to the Women's Committee's statement issued on abortion rights.

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