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Rules of Haverford School, 1833

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

This file contains two copies of a single document titled “Rules of Haverford School.” Both documents are dated 1833, the year of the school’s opening, and one is marked on the back as being the “printed rules of managers.” The rules primarily cover a student’s freedom to move throughout the campus building (Founders Hall) and explicitly prohibit any exploration beyond the building without permission. Guidelines for polite interactions are also outlined, as well as the prohibition of smoking and chewing tobacco. The rules also recommend that money sent by parents or other guardians be forwarded to the superintendent, rather than directly to the student.

Dates

  • Creation: 1833

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Historical Note

The Haverford School was the former name of Haverford College. The school was founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends and was entirely contained in a single building, Founder’s Hall. After facing financial issues in in the 1840s, the Haverford School was forced to close its doors in 1845, re-opening in 1849 as Haverford College.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Elliston P. Morris

Processing Information

Processed by Cullen Worth, completed July, 2024

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