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Quakers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 563 Collections and/or Records:

Miscellaneous

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-951-09
Abstract

This collection is comprised of single folder collections of miscellaneous Quaker materials from the Haverford College Quaker collection.

Dates: 1657-1969, undated

Milcah Martha Moore commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-025
Abstract

Milcah Martha Moore, a poet, created a commonplace book featuring the women writers in her social circle. The commonplace book of Milcah Martha Moore includes excerpts organized by topic, including topics such as: Happiness, Supplication of a Sinner, and Affliction. The note in the front cover of the volume reads: "The Gift of Sarah Dillwyn to Martha Moore."

Dates: 1776

"The Literature of the American Quaker before 1825"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-066
Abstract

Robert H. Morgan's dissertation focuses on Quaker ideals and principles, as well as Quakers' reactions to contemporary life as exhibited through Quaker literature prior to 1825.

Dates: 1939

Catherine Morris copy book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-061
Abstract

The copy book of Catherine Morris includes a list of place names, religious and moral quotations, and an acrostic poem of the alphabet, all of which were used by Morris to practice her handwriting. The end of the volume also includes different text styles, which were labeled as Square text, Roman print, German text, and Italic print.

Dates: 1815-1816

Elliston P. Morris letter

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-227
Abstract

This collection contains a letter written to Elliston P. Morris by T. Edmund Harvey.

Dates: 1921

Elliston P. Morris letterbook

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-02-014
Abstract

This collection is comprised of four volumes of Elliston Morris's letterbooks, three large bound volumes, and one volume of Bushnell's Perfect Letter Copying Book. All volumes in the collection contain business correspondence related to financial transactions, including loans, and the buying and selling of real estate.

Dates: 1831-1915

Morris family financial records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-08-018
Abstract

The Morris family financial records include account books, trustee accounts, and receipt books. Volumes generally record deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

Dates: 1794-1943

Morris family letterbook

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-02-030
Abstract

This letterbook includes correspondence related to the resettlement of Luke W. Morris’s estate, the executors of which were Samuel B. Morris and Elliston P. Morris. All letters were written by either Elliston P. Morris and Samuel B. Morris.

Dates: 1855-1859

Morris family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-131
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the correspondence and legal records of the Morris family, and includes the materials of Elliston P. Morris, Martha Morris, and Marriott C. Morris.

Dates: 1869-1947

Morris-Libby papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-132
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the correspondence of Frederick Libby and Ellison Morris, regarding war crimes trials, as well as a number of photographs, including a photograph of Arch St.

Dates: 1826, 1950, undated