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Elizabeth Nicholson manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-107
Abstract

These unpublished poems of John G. Whittier were compiled by Elizabeth Nicholson and Sarah Lloyd. The volumes include copies of many of John Greenleaf Whittier's early poems, as well as poetry by other poets, and sketches and illustrations.

Dates: 1839-1843

Ann Pancoast account book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-08-021
Abstract

The account book of Ann Pancoast records deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

Dates: 1806-1809

"Growing Up Quaker"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-072
Abstract Katherine Paxson's family history/memoir, entitled "Growing Up Quaker," includes vignettes describing various events in Paxson's life, which she recorded to pass on to her family members. Includes biographical entries for her grandfathers, Isaac H. Thompson and Thomas E. Anderson; her grandmothers, Anne W. Hutton Thompson and Nancy Almina Anderson; her father, I. Walter Thompson; and her sister, Ruth Thompson Davidson. Vignettes describe Paxson's "Early Years," "Summer Days," "Twelfth Street...
Dates: Undated.

Katherine T. Paxson journals

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-054
Abstract

Katherine T. Paxson was a Quaker author and poet. Journal entries describe Quaker meetings, prayers and religious reflection, attendance at writing conferences and workshops, as well as visits with family and friends, and daily housework.

Dates: 1971-1995

Rebecca Peirce commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-028
Abstract

The commonplace book of Rebecca Peirce includes excerpts of letters on friendship, prayers, extracts from the writing of William Grover, extracts of a letter from Samuel Fothergill, and extracts from Sherwood's "Lady of the Manor."

Dates: 1824

"An Abstract from the Life of Mary Pennington, formerly Springett"

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-076
Abstract

Mary Pennington's autobiographical manuscript includes descriptions of her early life, the events leading up to her convincement (conversion to Quakerism), her attendance at Quaker meetings, a description of her marriage and her husband (Isaac Pennington), a description of her husband's family (particularly his mother), a description of a battle at London between "Parliment and the King" at Houndslow-heath, and a description of the English Civil War and upheaval it caused.

Dates: Undated.

Lora A. Perkins signature album

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-05-007
Abstract

The signature album of Lora A. Perkins includes signatures accompanied by inscriptions, quotes, and small sketches. Signers include F.P. Woodbury, Wesley K. Bell, John G. Whittier, Etta Peters, Lovina W. Averill, George Jackson, John P. Loving, Jennie M. Cook, and A. Marie Dearborn.

Dates: 1875-1876

Pike family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-149
Abstract

Collection contains letters, memorials, commonplace books, and miscellaneous items of the Pike family, especially Sarah Pike, and letters of Thomas Scattergood to his son, Alfred Scattergood.

Dates: 1769-1902

Annie Pim commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-029
Abstract

The commonplace book of Annie Pim Cope, a Quaker, includes poetry and extracts of literature and correspondence, mainly religious in nature.

Dates: 1857-1864

Portraits & Miscellaneous Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-850
Abstract

This collection contains an expansive range of subjects, with historical highlights including portraits of a wide variety of Quakers, Quaker Native American missions, the early years of Haverford College, and the rise of photography.

Dates: Undated.

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) 2
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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Indian Committee 2
Rhoads, Sarah Wistar, 1839-1920 2
Smiley, Sarah Frances 2
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Taylor, Elizabeth Shoemaker 2
Warner, Mary E. 2
Wistar, Esther Fisher Smith 2
Allen family 1
Allinson, Elizabeth 1
Allinson, Martha Cooper 1
Alsop, Avis 1
American Chamber of Commerce in France 1
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Associated Committee of Friends on Indian Affairs 1
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Bacon family 1
Bacon, Edith Farquhar, 1892-1988 1
Bacon, Elizabeth, 1794-1844 1
Bacon, Francis R. (Francis Rogers), 1888-1965 1
Bacon, George 1
Bacon, Samuel Allen, 1848-1908 1
Ballard, Willa E. 1
Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 1
Benezet, Anthony 1
Benezet, Eugenie 1
Bettle, Jane 1
Bettle, Samuel 1
Bliss, Ann 1
Boulding, Kenneth E. (Kenneth Ewart), 1910-1993 1
Bowerman, Sarah Upton 1
Bowles, Gilbert, 1869-1960 1
Bowles, Gordon Townsend 1
Bowles, Jane T. 1
Bowles, Minnie, 1868-1958 1
Bowne, Amy Robinson 1
Braithwaite, Anna, 1788-1859 1
Bringhurst, Hannah Peters 1
Brinton, Cassandra Rigby 1
Brooks, Erica May 1
Browett, Elizabeth 1
Brown, Mary Farnum 1
Brown, Mary Wistar, 1807-1842 1
Brown, Moses, 1793-1879 1
Brown, Moses, 1829-1883 1
Brown, Thomas Wistar, 1826-1916 1
Brown, William 1
Buckley, Sarah 1
Bundock, Mary 1
Cadbury, Anna K (Anna Kaighn), 1846-1923 1
Cary, Catherine Brinton 1
Chestnut Hill Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 1
Christ, Elizabeth Abbott 1
Collins family 1
Collins, Isaac 1
Collins, Isaac, 1787-1863 1
Collins, Julia Cope 1
Collins, Rebecca, 1805-1892 1
Comfort family 1
Comfort, Elizabeth Cadwallader 1
Conard, Rebecca 1
Conard, Sarah 1
Cooke, Lydia Barton 1
Cope family 1
Cope, Sarah Wistar 1
Cox, Sallie (Sarah Jones), 1837-1930 1
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Cripps, Arthur Shearly, 1869-1952 1
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