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photographs

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 93 Collections and/or Records:

James Garrett Vail photographs

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-243
Overview

This collection contains photographs taken by James Garrett Vail.

Dates: 1919-1950

Vaux collection of correspondence, documents and graphics

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1167
Overview

The collection provides insights into several issues important within the history of Quakerism, such as the abolition of slavery, education and Native American rights, as well as graphics depicting American travel views, Native American sites, Haverford College, Quaker individuals and places associated with Quakers.

Dates: 1659-1978

Vaux Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1217
Overview The Vaux family was deeply involved with Quaker and Native American affairs throughout much of the 19th and early 20th centuries. George Vaux, Sr. was involved in Quaker activity through the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and other Quaker meetings throughout the world (including Antigua and London). Both George Vaux, Jr. and Mary Morris Vaux Walcott, his sister, served as commissioners for the U.S. Board of Indian Commissioners. This organization was established by the United States Congress in...
Dates: 1708-1995; Majority of material found within 1912-1932

Elizabeth Gray Vining papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1141
Abstract

Elizabeth Gray Vining (1902-1999) was an author of children’s books and served as the tutor to the crown prince of Japan, Akihito, from 1946 to 1950. The collection consists of correspondence, materials regarding books authored by Vining, articles, lectures and addresses, photographs, and information documenting her and her family's lives.

Dates: 1897-1989

Webb and Price family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-176
Overview

The collection contains photos and genealogical information on the Webb and Price families.

Dates: 1703-1961

Jessamyn West photographs

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-242
Overview

This collection contains two photographs of Jessamyn West.

Dates: 1981

Elizabeth U. Willis scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-04-015
Overview Elizabeth U. Willis's scrapbook includes photos and clippings about her and Sarah F. Underhill, photos of the Underhill family, clippings, illustrations, and portraits of Quakers, meeting houses, and Quaker birthplaces. Quaker autographs and letters are included as well. Letter writers include Samuel Fothergill, Anne Mott, David Sands, William Allinson, William Dillywn, William Rickman, J. Stephenson, George Jones, Lindley Murray, Richard Mott, and John Barrow. Confederate money, fractional...
Dates: 1850-1898

Harris Wofford papers

 Collection
Identifier: BMC-M93
Abstract As a former United States Senator from Pennsylvania, chair of America's Promise, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy, Harris Wofford dedicated much of his career and personal life to advocating for public service. The Harris Wofford papers contain over 400 linear feet of extensive notes, research files, writings, correspondence, political papers and audio/visual recordings documenting an impressive career of a citizen...
Dates: 1940 - 1990
Found in: Bryn Mawr College

Wood family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-182
Overview

This collection is comprised of the papers of the Wood family, and includes primarily sketches made by various family members, and engravings of Quaker leaders, though it also includes a single letter to Richard D. Wood, two unidentified photographs and the Will of Julianna R. Wood.

Dates: 1839-1885

James Wood collection

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1313
Overview

This collection contains "The Education of James Wood" (1909, original manuscript, typed transcription), "Wood Family Reminiscences" (1909, typed transcription), and assorted family photographs, framed and unframed.

Dates: 1891-1999