Haverford College
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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
James Wood papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1218
Abstract
James Wood (1839-1925) was “interested in education, philanthropy, in the various branches of agriculture, in archaeology, history, Indian lore, anthropology, science, in prison reform and above all, in the Bible and religion,” (ABS, 2). He was also a business man, serving as President of the Genesee Salt Company in Piffard, New York. The James Wood papers are divided into twelve series: “Biographical Material:” “Agriculture;” Business and Financial Material;” “Collected Quaker Material;”...
Dates:
Bulk, 1865-1921 1865-1964; Majority of material found within 1865 - 1921
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- Agriculture 1
- Bedford (Westchester County, N.Y.) 1
- Finland 1
- International relief -- Africa 1
- Mount Kisco (N.Y.) 1
- Philosophy -- Study and teaching 1
- Prison reformers 1
- Quaker women 1
- Quakers -- Education 1
- Religion 1
- Religion -- Study and teaching 1
- Rhodes Scholarships 1
- Sermons 1
- Sheep 1
- Society of Friends -- War relief and reconstruction 1
- Travel 1
- World War, 1939-1945 1
- awards 1
- bookkeeping records 1
- business records 1
- clippings (information artifacts) 1
- financial records 1
- manuscripts (documents) 1
- pamphlets 1
- photograph albums 1
- photographs 1
- trade catalogs 1
- travel photography 1 + ∧ less
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