Annals of Haverford
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two copies of the Annals of Haverford, one being the original manuscript verson and the other a typed copy. The Annals was a contemporary account of the history of Haverford College, from its opening through its first four years. It recounts some of the large decisions made by the institution and the programs undertaken. Some of the topics discussed include: the opening of the school, engagements of the students, visits by the managers, lectures and arrangement of the school room, arrangements of the minerals, regulations, Loganian society, the grounds, examinations, and regulations of the studies. The entries are dated, and most of them end with the word "Comes." Some of the entires are in rhyming verse, while most are in prose.
Dates
- Creation: 1833-1837
Creator
- Walton, Joseph, 1817-1898 (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Historical Note
The Annals of Haverford was most likely written by Joseph Walton, who was one of the 21 students who was present on the opening day of Haverford College in 1833. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 2, 1817, the son of Joseph Walton and Abi Kite. After leaving Haverford, he was a Latin teacher at Westtown School, and a printer, surveyor, and dealer in furniture. He was also the clerk of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting for 16 years from 1881 to 1897. He was the editor of "The Friend" in Philadelphia from 1879 to 1898. He was also the author and editor of many Quaker books. He married Lydia Lippincott in 1858. He died in New Jersey on February 10, 1898.
Extent
.2 Linear Feet (2 volumes)
Language
English
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.
Arrangement
The original manuscript is first, followed by the typescript copy.
Acquisition
The original manuscript was presented by Miss Hannah Fox, Foxburg, Clarion County, Pennslyvania, Fifth month 1926. The acquisition information for the typescript is unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Madison Arnold-Scerbo; completed June, 2018.
Subject
- Haverford College -- History -- 19th century (Organization)
- Haverford College -- Students (Organization)
- Haverford Loganian Society (Organization)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Annals of Haverford, 1833-1837
- Author
- Madison Arnold-Scerbo
- Date
- June, 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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