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Charters, by-laws, rules, and related documents, 1833-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:

.35 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

The collection contains published by-laws, laws, and other documents that document the founding of Haverford College.

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Haverford College reports, 1891-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:

4.8 linear ft. (11 boxes)

Abstract:

Haverford College reports include reports which are not the work of any specific department or adminstrative unit of the College.

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Daniel H. Weiss presidential papers, 2013

Extent:

.16 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

Papers from the presidency of Daniel H. Weiss, 2013-2015.

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Joanne V. Creighton presidential papers, 2011-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:

.16 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

Papers from the presidency of Joanne Creighton, 2011-2013.

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Richard R. Wood family papers, 1818-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.2 linear ft. (1 box, 7 volumes)

Abstract:

Materials related particularly to the Friends Freedmen's Assocation and the Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Public Economy, detailing Quaker philanthropic efforts.

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Serendipity Day Camp records, 1985-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes, 3 volumes)

Abstract:

Materials related to Serendipity Day Camp, a summer camp for the local community hosted on the Haverford campus since 1963.

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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.

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William Cooper Wood autograph album, 1852

Extent:

0.05 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

This album contains signatures from various students who attended Haverford College during the Winter Session of 1852.

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Edward Charles Spitzka scrapbook on insanity and psychiatry, 1895-1903 (inclusive)

Extent:

.25 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

A scrapbook of newspaper, magazine, and medical journal clippings from 1895 to 1903 that describe the research, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness, or "insanity," compiled by Edward Charles Spitzka.

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Franklin Whitall essays, 1889-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:

.42 linear ft. (1 boxes)

Abstract:

The essays are primarily assignments for an English 12 class at Harvard University. There is coursework from both Fall 1893 and Spring 1894. Additionally, there are some personal reflections from Spring 1894 and several undated works. Finally, there is a chart from the American Anthropometric Association that plots out Whitall's weight, height, girth, depth, breadth, and strength on October 24, 1889 and May 8, 1890.

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