Collections | Archives & Manuscripts

Samuel Allinson commonplace book

Collection

Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-003

Abstract

Samuel Allinson was a Quaker active in early New Jersey politics. The commonplace book of Samuel Allinson includes reflections on a variety of topics, including: Jealousy, Constancy and Fortitude, Human Trouble or Infelicity, Deceit, Novels, Romances, Riches and Poverty, Parents and Children, Women, and Marriage. He also includes remarks on slavery (p. 71), and extracts of poetry.

Dates: 1761

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Samuel Allinson papers

Collection — othertype: SC-001

Identifier: SFHL-SC-001

Abstract

Correspondence and miscellaneous memorabilia, including a 1834 letter from brother William and Uncle (?) in Burlington regarding temperance and the potential purchase of land.

Dates: 1812-1856

Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Alloways Creek Preparative Meeting Records

Collection — othertype: SW/Ph/A450

Identifier: QM-Ph-A450

Scope and Contents

Records include: Minutes of the pre-Separation and Hicksite men's meeting and later, of joint sessions with women, 1783-1938; minutes of the Hicksite women's meeting, 1841-1877.

Dates: 1783-1938

Found in: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Evelyn Alloy Collected Papers

Collection

Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Alloy, Evelyn

Abstract

This collection documents Alloy's activism for many peace and justice issues, including civil rights.

Dates: 1961-2009

Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Alsop Family Papers

Collection — othertype: SC-191

Identifier: SFHL-SC-191

Abstract This collection contains the correspondence of the Alsop and Brown families, particularly Othniel Alsop, Hannah Brown Alsop, and Othneil's English siblings, Ann and Robert Alsop. Other correspondents include Alice Jackson, Mary Coffin, and Ann Douglas. Also included are Othniel's naturalization documents, various wills, and calling cards from friends. Of particular interest is a letter dated 1799 from Othniel Alsop to sister in England, describing the "contagious fever" (yellow fever), a...

Dates: 1795-1830

Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Samuel Alsop mathematics notebook

Collection

Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-002

Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of the single volume mathematics notebook of Samuel Alsop. The notebook includes notes and mathematical diagrams for classes Alsop taught at Westtown School during the year 1855.

Dates: 1855

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Samuel Alsop Mathematical Analysis manuscript

Collection

Identifier: HCS-001-009

Abstract

The collection contains a manuscript of mathematical analysis by Samuel Alsop.

Dates: 1875

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

John Alston Papers

Collection

Identifier: SFHL-RG5-002

Abstract

John Alston (1794-1874) was a Quaker farmer who lived in Middletown, Delaware. This collection contains his journals (1837 (?)-1847 and n.d.), account books and business papers (1821-1874), and essays by Nathan Lord on slavery and salvation (1797).

Dates: 1797-1874

Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College