Haverford College
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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Addition to Henry J. Cadbury papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1121-addition
Overview
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
Edward Rhoads papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-192
Overview
This collection includes six notebooks created by Edward Rhoads, primarily on physics. Also includes a photograph and a book of sketches.
Dates:
1892-1895, undated
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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- Quakers 3
- Haverford (Pa.) 2
- Society of Friends -- War relief and reconstruction 2
- autobiographies (documents) 2
- correspondence 2
- diaries 2
- Academic writing 1
- Agriculture 1
- Bedford (Westchester County, N.Y.) 1
- Bible. Acts 1
- Diaries 1
- Finland 1
- Food relief -- Germany 1
- International relief 1
- International relief -- Africa 1
- International relief -- Europe 1
- International relief -- Germany 1
- Mount Kisco (N.Y.) 1
- Passports 1
- Philosophy -- Study and teaching 1
- Photographs 1
- Physics 1
- Prison reformers 1
- Quaker women 1
- Quakers -- Education 1
- Quakers -- Germany 1
- Quakers -- History 1
- Quakers -- Switzerland 1
- Religion 1
- Religion -- Study and teaching 1
- Rhodes Scholarships 1
- Sermons 1
- Sheep 1
- Society of Friends -- Jamaica 1
- Society of Friends -- West Indies 1
- Travel 1
- Vacations -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- 19th century 1
- World War, 1939-1945 1
- awards 1
- bookkeeping records 1
- business records 1
- certificates 1
- clippings (information artifacts) 1
- financial records 1
- legal documents 1
- letters (correspondence) 1
- manuscripts (documents) 1
- notebooks 1
- notes 1
- pamphlets 1
- photograph albums 1
- photographs 1
- sketches 1
- speeches (documents) 1
- trade catalogs 1
- travel photography 1 + ∧ less
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