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HC.Archives/HCS/HCS.003. Alumni Papers

 Record Group Term
Identifier: HC.Archives/HCS/HCS.003

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Annals of Haverford

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-056
Overview

This collection contains two copies of the Annals of Haverford, one being the original manuscript version and the other a typed copy. The Annals was a contemporary account of the history of Haverford College, from its opening in 1833 through its first four years.

Dates: 1833-1837

William Canby diary and commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-006
Overview

William Canby's diary details his two years (1837-1839) as a student at Haverford College including extracurriculars, academics, weather, and social excursions.

Dates: 1837-1839

John R. Hubbard letter

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-114
Overview

This collection contains one letter written by John R. Hubbard and addressed to John F. Rowell.

Dates: 1853 November 11

Benjamin Hayes Smith diary

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-002
Overview

The diary covers Benjamin Hayes Smith’s time at Haverford and his expereinces during the American Civil War. Entries include informaiton on the Haverford Loganian Society (1856-1859), Haverford Euethean Association (1856-1859), the Haverfod Athenaeum (1856-1859), and the Battle of Stones River (December 31, 1862), in Tennessee.

Dates: 1856-1863

Thomas Stewardson's "Recollections of Haverford and After, 1841-1857"

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-060
Overview

This collection contains the original manuscript and a typed copy of "Recollections of Haverford and After 1841-1857" by Thomas Stewardson (1829-1902). Some of the topics he discusses include: the Loganian Society, food, academics, insect collecting, and other reflections about life at Haverford College.

Dates: 1857

John Trimble Troth notebook

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-048
Overview

This collection contains a notebook with essays by Troth, some that were read at society meetings or written for the Haverford publications, particularly the Collegian.

Dates: 1851

William H.S. Wood diary

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-008
Overview

William H.S. Wood's diary records the first five months of his time as a student of Haverford College. It contains information pertaining to his extracurricular activities, the weather, personal projects, and events around Haverford at the time.

Dates: 1855-1856