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Haverford (Pa.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 146 Collections and/or Records:

Edwin Tomlinson autograph album

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-036
Abstract

The Edwin Tomlinson autograph album contains signatures and selected quotes from students at Haverford College from 1858 to 1859. The album was compiled by Tomlinson, who later left Haverford College to become a farmer. The signatures within the album range from Tomlinson's peers to the officers above him.

Dates: 1858-1859

John Trimble Troth notebook

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Identifier: HCS-003-048
Abstract

This collection contains a notebook with essays by Troth, some that were read at society meetings or written for the Haverford publications, particularly the Collegian.

Dates: 1851

Newbold Hough Trottter ethics notebook

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Identifier: HCS-003-020
Abstract

One volume of Newbold Hough Trotter's notes on ethics for a class at Haverford College. The notes are from a course in ethics by Daniel B. Smith, which was conducted in 1843, and detail several ethical discourses prominent at the time.

Dates: 1843

James Tyson diaries

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-019
Abstract

The collection consists of four volumes of diaries which detail James Tyson's time at Haverford College, from daily activities to information on the courses Tyson was taking at the time. The entries range from 1859 to 1861.

Dates: 1859-1861

Franklin Whitall essays

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Identifier: HCS-003-067
Abstract

The essays are primarily assignments for an English 12 class at Harvard University. There is coursework from both Fall 1893 and Spring 1894. Additionally, there are some personal reflections from Spring 1894 and several undated works. Finally, there is a chart from the American Anthropometric Association that plots out Whitall's weight, height, girth, depth, breadth, and strength on October 24, 1889 and May 8, 1890.

Dates: 1889-1894

Nelson A. White diaries

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Identifier: HCS-003-026
Abstract

The Nelson A. White collection contians five diaries dated from 1922 to 1932. The five volumes are written in Wanamaker diaries and are detailed with historical, astrological, and meteorological information between each diary entry.

Dates: 1922-1932

Thomas Wildes commonplace book

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Identifier: HCS-003-021
Abstract

The Thomas Wildes commonplace book contains a variety of texts written, or copied, by Thomas Wildes. It is over 140 pages long and it was created in 1856, after Wildes had entered Haverford College.

Dates: 1856

William M. Wills notes for History of Haverford College

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Identifier: HCS-003-077
Abstract

Notes for the History of Haverford College written by William M. Wills.

Dates: undated

John Randolph Winslow commonplace book

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Identifier: HCS-003-039
Abstract

The commonplace book was created while Winslow was attending Haverford College. Winslow entered the college in 1838 in the Junior class, and transcribed many songs during his time there. Handwritten notes and excerpts can be found in the songbook as well. The book ends in 1840, presumably when Winslow graduated. He later went on to become a professor, physician, and surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dates: 1836 - 1840

Edward Morris Wistar songbooks

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Identifier: HCS-003-041
Abstract

These two volumes contain handwritten song lyrics compiled by Edward M. Wistar and his classmates during his time at Haverford in the early 1870s. Some are specific to Haverford, while many were other popular songs of the time.

Dates: 1869-1871