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Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Addition to Henry J. Cadbury papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1121-addition
Abstract

Henry Joel Cadbury (1883-1974) was one of the foremost American Quaker scholars of the 20th century. He published in the fields of Quaker and biblical history, and served as a teacher and philanthropist. This addition to the papers of Henry Cadbury includes biographical materials, correspondence, diaries, writings, such as his The Book of Acts in History and photographs of Cadbury and his family.

Dates: 1866-1987

John Davison papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-839
Abstract

John Davison was a prolific composer who taught music at Haverford College from 1959 until his death in 1999. Several of his compositions were performed and recorded by orchestras throughout the United States. Within this collection are drafts of almost all his 144 scores, as well as audio recordings of a couple dozen of his pieces. Thus any researcher interested in his work should start here. Also of note to alumni are the scores Davison saved from his students.

Dates: 1938-1999

Rufus M. Jones papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1130
Abstract Rufus Matthew Jones (1863-1948) was a Quaker historian, mystic, and philosopher. Born in South China, Maine, to Edwin and Mary Gifford Hoxie Jones, he taught philosophy at Haverford College between 1893 and 1934, and was involved in the Haverford Emergency Unit, American Friends Service, and Fellowship of Reconciliation, and is often attributed as having helped to unite Yearly Meetings in the United States. The collection consists of Rufus Jones’ correspondence, diaries, financial papers,...
Dates: 1779 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1875 - 1952

"English Fairies, A History of Belief"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-088
Abstract

Joseph Hutchinson Smith's "English Fairies, A History of Belief" explores the history of English belief in fairies. The manuscript is divided into two sections: "The origin and development of the belief" and "The literary expression of the belief." The manuscript includes illustrations from early sources to be included in the published volume, as well as minor edits and annotations.

Dates: 1932

Douglas V. and Dorothy M. Steere papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1174
Abstract Douglas and Dorothy Steere were prominent figures of the Quaker movement in the twentieth century, and deeply committed to the causes of peace and spiritual enrichment. This commitment is evident in their involvement with Quaker-led relief work after World War II, Quaker spiritual retreats, international diplomacy, and Dorothy’s work with the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Douglas taught philosophy at several institutions including Haverford College, and published extensively on topics...
Dates: 1896-2003

Taylor and Nicholson family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1215
Abstract The Taylor and Nicholson family papers contain the records of these two families from the late-nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries. The two focal points of this collection are William Nicholson Taylor (1882-1945), and his mother, Rebecca Morgan Nicholson Taylor (1857-1944). William graduated from Harvard in 1903 and afterwards spent considerable time abroad studying architecture. He also served as an officer in the United States Military from 1916 to 1917, and worked in diplomacy after the...
Dates: Bulk, 1869-1944 1810-1999; Majority of material found within 1869 - 1944

Nancy Zosa collection of photographic materials

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-848
Abstract

A collection of original photographs, photograph albums and books and catalogs relating to photography, primarily from the 19th century, that include important historical images of people and places, and in certain instances rare, early or unusual images or publications.

Dates: 1848 - 1985

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photographs 2
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Boston (Mass.) 1
Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1
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Cricket 1
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England 1
Fairies 1
Finland 1
Food relief -- Germany 1
Haddonfield (N.J.) 1
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International relief -- Africa 1
International relief -- Europe 1
International relief -- Germany 1
Italy -- Pictorial works 1
Kansas 1
Maryland 1
Music -- Instruction and Study 1
Mysticism 1
New York (State) 1
Oklahoma 1
Old Fort Niagara (N.Y.) 1
Operas 1
Orchestra 1
Painting 1
Paris (France) 1
Passports 1
Philosophy -- Study and teaching 1
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Piano 1
Quakers -- Education 1
Quakers -- Germany 1
Quakers -- Switzerland 1
Railroads -- Pictorial works 1
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Rhodes Scholarships 1
Sermons 1
Society of Friends -- History 1
Society of Friends -- Jamaica 1
Society of Friends -- West Indies 1
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Portraits 1
Vacations -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- 19th century 1
World War, 1914-1918 1
World War, 1939-1945 1
World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany 1
autobiographies (documents) 1
cartes-de-visite (card photographs) 1
cartoons (humorous images) 1
certificates 1
cliché-verre (photographic process) 1
clippings (information artifacts) 1
family papers 1
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genealogical tables 1
legal documents 1
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