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Benjamin Coates African Colonization collection

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1190
Abstract

Letters relating to the emigration of free Blacks to the West African colony of Liberia and establishment of Liberian institutions written to American Quaker reformer, Benjamin Coates (1808-1887) whose work toward the abolition of slavery led to a relationship with many well-known people connected to Liberia, a colony established to offer a new home and a fresh start away from slavery to free Blacks in the mid-19th century.

Dates: 1848-1880; Majority of material found within 1858 - 1869

William Wistar Comfort papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1195
Abstract

Papers of William Wistar Comfort (1876-1955), president of Haverford College in a particularly sensitive time between two world wars and scholar of French literature. Comfort was a prolific writer and speaker on Quaker topics, but also on such diverse subjects as William Cowper, children's stories, education and music.

Dates: 1867-1941

Cope-Evans Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1170
Abstract

Letters (with accompanying poetry, acrostics, drawings, clippings, etc.), marriage certificates, photographs, friendship book, estate related papers, account books, and computer disks. Primarily letters of the closely related Quaker families of Cope and Evans of Germantown (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); other families include Brown, Drinker, and Haines.

Dates: 1732-1911

John Davison papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-839
Abstract

John Davison was a prolific composer who taught music at Haverford College from 1959 until his death in 1999. Several of his compositions were performed and recorded by orchestras throughout the United States. Within this collection are drafts of almost all his 144 scores, as well as audio recordings of a couple dozen of his pieces. Thus any researcher interested in his work should start here. Also of note to alumni are the scores Davison saved from his students.

Dates: 1938-1999

Education Advocacy Group collection

 Collection
Identifier: HCQ-003-069
Abstract

The collection contains emails with reminders about the club's events.

Dates: 2012 - 2013

Education Update

 Collection
Identifier: HCL-003-062
Abstract

Single issue of a Bi-College student publication focused on issues in education.

Dates: 1990 November 14

Jacob R. Elfreth Jr. diaries

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-020
Abstract The diaries of Jacob R. Elfreth Jr., a Quaker merchant, elder, and minister. Early diaries, from 1861 to 1867, focus on military movement and battles during the Civil War, reactions to President Lincoln's assassination, and the political tensions during the aftermath of the war. The majority of entries detail day-to-day activities, family news, news of Elfreth's carpet business, attendance at Quaker meetings, social calls, accounts of weather, and births, deaths, and marriages within the...
Dates: 1861-1924

Emlen Institution for the Benefit of Children of African and Indian Descent records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-999
Abstract

This collection includes various documents relating to the The Emlen Institution for the Benefit of Children of African and Indian descent, including business correspondence (chiefly on financial matters), treasurer's accounts and reports, receipts, bills, inventories, trustees minutes. Also a printed copy of will of Samuel Emlen and deed to land in Warminster, Bucks Co., 1765 (recorded 17[8]7).

Dates: 1765 - 1956; Majority of material found within 1838 - 1956

Evesham Social Reading Circle records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-09-009
Abstract

The Evesham Social Reading Circle was founded in 1864 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The Circle was supported by paid memberships. It is unknown when it ended.

Dates: 1864-1871

Friends Association for Higher Education collection

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1329
Abstract

This is a collection of the professional documents of the Friends Association for Higher Education, including: correspondence, newsletters, memos, flyers, and reports on FAHE programs and activities; membership applications and dues for new or returning members; attendence sheets, invitations, and photos from meetings and annual conferences; slides, cassettes, and floppy discs from events; and publications written by members of the organization.

Dates: 1967-2021

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Chase, Thomas 2
Earlham College 2
Grant, Elihu, 1873-1942 2
Grellet, Stephen, 1773-1855 2
Harvard University 2
Hilles, William Samuel, 1825-1876 2
Jones, Elizabeth B. (Elizabeth Bartram) 2
Jones, Mary Hoxie 2
Madāris al-Frindz (Rām Allāh) 2
Morris, Samuel, 1827-1905 2
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Oliver, Daniel, 1870-1952 2
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Penn, William, 1644-1718 2
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Library 2
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Albrecht, Hans 1
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Allinson family 1
Allinson, William J., 1810-1874 1
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American Civil Liberties Union 1
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American Commission on Conditions in Ireland 1
Association of Friends for the Relief of Freedmen (New York, N.Y.) 1
Austin, Samuel 1
Balderston, Marcellus 1
Ballard, Willa E. 1
Barton, Joshua L., 1849-1926 1
Bassett, Ebenezer D., 1833-1908 1
Bean family 1
Bean, Hannah E. (Hannah Elliott), 1830-1909 1
Bell, Alexander Graham, 1847-1922 1
Bethany Mission for Colored People 1
Bethune, Mary McLeod, 1875-1955 1
Bible Association of Friends in America 1
Blyden, Edward 1
Bowles, Minnie, 1868-1958 1
Brinton family 1
Brinton, Anna Cox 1
Brinton, Edward 1
Brinton, Howard Haines, 1884-1973 1
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Brinton, Yuki 1
Bristol Friends' School 1
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Brown family 1
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Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 1
Brown, Thomas Kite, 1851-1929 1
Brown, Thomas Wistar, 1826-1916 1
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Cary, Mary Ann Shadd 1
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Cherry, Charles L. 1
Chestnut Hill Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 1
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Churchman, George, 1730-1814 1
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Clark, Edward M. 1
Clark, Lucy S. 1
Coates, Benjamin, 1808-1887 1
Coffin, Elijah, 1798-1862 1
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