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

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

Found in 159 Collections and/or Records:

John A. Hisey Jr. scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-007
Abstract This scrapbook contains a variety of materials from John A. Hisey Jr.’s time at Haverford College. Born in Philadelphia on October 31, 1895, to salesman John Alan Hisey Sr. and his wife Gula Hisey, John Hisey Jr. entered Haverford in 1914, as part of the class of 1918. His scrapbook documents his first three years at Haverford, especially his athletic career. The book also provides evidence of the military service that interrupted Hisey’s studies in 1917, and of his return to Haverford in...
Dates: 1914-1923

Alumni News scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-012
Abstract

This scrapbook contains clippings from the Alumni News from February, 1945 to July, 1945, concerning different developments on Haverford's campus, amongst Haverford's alumni, and within various Haverford organizations.

Dates: 1945

Paul Willits Brown diary

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-044
Abstract

Paul Willits Brown's diary covers the second half of his sophomore year, the summer between his sophomore and junior year, and the first semester of his junior year at Haverford College. Its contents include information concerning his academics, personal life, extracurriculars, athletic activities, and various events on campus.

Dates: 1905

James E. Baker papers

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-054
Abstract James Estes Baker, Haverford College class of 1956, enjoyed a lengthy career as a member of the United States diplomatic corps, including a period of service for the United Nations. The collection offers insight into Baker’s life and diplomatic career, with a large quantity of materials relating to the media scrutiny occasioned by his appointment as the first Black US diplomat to serve in South Africa during Apartheid. Collected materials include biographical information, personal...
Dates: 1972-2011

Walter Willits Pharo songbook

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-017
Abstract

The collection contains one songbook written by Walter Willits Pharo during his time at Haverford College (1871-1875). He compiled a number of songs during his time at the college before going on to become an iron manufacturer.

Dates: 1872-1874

James Tyson diaries

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-019
Abstract

The collection consists of four volumes of diaries which detail James Tyson's time at Haverford College, from daily activities to information on the courses Tyson was taking at the time. The entries range from 1859 to 1861.

Dates: 1859-1861

Arthur H. Cleveland Jr. scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-025
Abstract

Materials document Cleveland's activities while at Haverford and, to a lesser extent, the Moses Brown School.

Dates: 1914-1918

John C. Whitehead papers

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-069
Abstract

John C. Whitehead was a long-time member of Haverford's Board of Managers and Co-Chairman of Goldman Sachs. Materials in this collection represent his time as a student at Haverford, as well as his continued involvement with the College over the years.

Dates: 1938 - 2015

Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-029
Abstract

The Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book was created during Sharpless' time at Haverford College. Sharpless graduated class of 1840, but the book notes many written records and excerpts during 1839 in his junior year. The book contains carving prints from various artists paired with excerpts hand written by Sharpless himself.

Dates: 1839

John Randolph Winslow commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-039
Abstract

The commonplace book was created while Winslow was attending Haverford College. Winslow entered the college in 1838 in the Junior class, and transcribed many songs during his time there. Handwritten notes and excerpts can be found in the songbook as well. The book ends in 1840, presumably when Winslow graduated. He later went on to become a professor, physician, and surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dates: 1836 - 1840