Haverford College historical examinations
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of historical examinations and related materials pertaining to admission to Haverford College as well as examinations administered during the academic year. The majority of the collection's contents are related to Haverford's entrance exams that were given to high school students to help determine admission into the college.
Dates
- Creation: 1839-1951
Creator
- Haverford College (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Historical Note
Many of these exams were administered before the establishment and implementation of the College Board examinations.
Extent
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Latin
French
Spanish; Castilian
Abstract
This collection consists of historical examinations and related materials pertaining to admission to Haverford College as well as examinations administered during the academic year.
Arrangement
Materials in this collection are arranged topically and then chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Several of the examination regulations and schedules dating from 1839 to 1898 were donated by John Butler in 1942, Alfred C. Garrett in 1949, and a Mrs. Nordoff in 1936.
Processing Information
Processed by Rachel McQueen; completed December, 2023.
- Title
- Haverford College historical examinations
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rachel McQueen
- Date
- December, 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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