Walter Willits Pharo songbook
Scope and Contents
The collection contains one songbook written bu Walter Willits Pharo during his time at Haverford College (1871-1875). The songbook begins with an entry from 1872 and ends in 1874. There is an index of songs at the end of the songbook for reference.
Dates
- Creation: 1872-1874
Creator
- Pharo, Walter Willits (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Walter Willits Pharo was born in Tuckerton, New Jersey, on May 31, 1855, and entered Haverford College in 1871. In his junior year at the College, Pharo gave an oration titled "Richelieu" to his class. He was graduated in 1875, and spent his life as an iron manufacturer and dealer. He married Elizabeth Bellerby Wilson on October 30, 1894. He died in Haverford, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1919.
Extent
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
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.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged chronologically by creation.
Acquisition
The Walter Willits Pharo songbook was donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in 1947 by Elizabeth W. Pharo.
Processing Information
Processed by Addison Conn; completed February, 2018.
Subject
- Haverford College -- History -- 19th century (Organization)
- Title
- Walter Willits Pharo songbook, 1872-1874
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Addison Conn
- Date
- February, 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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