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Morris Evans Leeds papers, 1757-1952 (inclusive) 1880-1952 (bulk)

Extent:

3.5 linear ft. (8 boxes)

Abstract:

The papers of Morris Evans Leeds (1869-1952), a Philadelphia Quaker who graduated from Haverford College and became president of Leeds & Northrup Company, manufacturers of precision instruments. He was also an inventor and developer. Leeds was a member of the Board of Haverford College and active on the School Board of Philadelphia.

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

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Lewis Family papers, 1853-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

Papers of the midwest Quaker Lewis Family, which included Enoch Lewis, M.D. and his brother Jehu Lewis, M.D. and Enoch Lewis' daughter, Alice Lewis Pearson, an educational missionary in Japan in the 20th century.

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

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James P. Magill papers, 1911-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 linear ft. (4 boxes)

Abstract:

The papers of James P. Magill (b. 1885), a Quaker investment banker and philanthropist, dedicated to his alma mater, Haverford College, and with a great interest in the arts in the Philadelphia area. His circle of acquaintances included archaeologists, authors, and artists.

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

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Sol Mednick papers, 1946-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.5 linear ft. (1 document box)

Abstract:

Papers relating to the film and photography departments at the Philadelphia College of Art and proposals for the establishment of the Creative Photographers' School, all by Sol Mednick in the 1960s, as well as biographical materials about Mednick and about exhibits of his work and a thesis mentioning Mednick.

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

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Christopher Morley collection, 1913-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.0 linear ft. (2 document boxes)

Abstract:

The collection consists of letters addressed to Christopher Morley by well-known people, relating mostly to books and literary affairs.

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

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Morley Family papers, 1852-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:

26 linear ft. (53 boxes)

Abstract:

This collection focuses on the personal and professional life of Christopher Darlington Morley. Morley was a professor's son, and he began writing for pleasure very early in life. This collection includes material from his academic career, at Haverford College, and as a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University, which consists primarily of notebooks and essays. The bulk of the collection, however, focuses on Morley's professional creative writing, including newspaper columns, essays, novels, lectures, and poetry. Much of Morley's correspondence is also included, both professional and personal, and some writing and corresponcence from other Morley family members.

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

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Richard Mott papers, 1799-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:

.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

Chiefly letters (1799-1853) by Richard and Abigail Mott addressed to Margaret Allinson (later Parker), John Cox, William Rotch, Jr., Samuel B. Toby and others, as well as letters (1799-1856) to Richard Mott from Richard Carpenter, John Cox, Jonathan and Thomas Evans, Joseph John Gurney, John Pease, William Rotch, Jr. and other. Topics discussed include Elias Hicks and the Separation of 1827-1828, John Wilbur and the Wilbur-Gurney controversy.

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

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Pemberton Family papers, 1741-1789 (inclusive)

Extent:

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

Correspondence (personal and business) and other papers of Israel Pemberton (1715-1779), James Pemberton (1723-1809) and John Pemberton (1727-1795), the sons of Israel Pemberton (1684-1754) and Rachel Read Pemberton of Philadelphia.

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

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Yearly Meeting Extracts from their Minutes, 1732-1842, 1971 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.63 linear ft. (2 document boxes)

Abstract:

The collection contains copies of extracts of minutes of meetings within Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1732-1799. Topics include church unity and discipline, the growth of Quakerism, slavery, Native Americans, temperance, education, and religious doctrines.

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

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Records of Primitive Friends, 1832-1922 (inclusive)

Extent:

3.25 linear ft. (3 boxes, 27 volumes)

Abstract:

Nineteenth and twentieth century records, especially minutes of Primitive Friends (Quakers) in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

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