Haverford College
Organization
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
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
Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles family papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1213
Abstract
The Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles family papers house the correspondence of a Quaker family who lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Woodbury, New Jersey; Wilmington, Delaware; and other surrounding areas from approximately 1840 to 1882. A majority of the letters were written to or by Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles; her husband, John Smith Hilles; and other Tatum or Hilles family members. There is a small sampling of assorted family papers, dating from 1825 to 1901. Included, among other items, are...
Dates:
Bulk, 1840-1882 1791-1930; Majority of material found within 1840 - 1882
Office of the President general records
Collection
Identifier: HCB-001-000
Abstract
This collection includes general materials from the Office of the President, not affiliated with the presidency of a specific person.
Dates:
1953-2010
Quaker Affairs records
Collection
Identifier: HCB-004
Abstract
Materials from the office on campus dedicated to spiritual life and the College's Quaker heritage.
Dates:
1968-2015
Douglas V. and Dorothy M. Steere papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1174
Abstract
Douglas and Dorothy Steere were prominent figures of the Quaker movement in the twentieth century, and deeply committed to the causes of peace and spiritual enrichment. This commitment is evident in their involvement with Quaker-led relief work after World War II, Quaker spiritual retreats, international diplomacy, and Dorothy’s work with the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Douglas taught philosophy at several institutions including Haverford College, and published extensively on topics...
Dates:
1896-2003
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- Antislavery movements -- United States 1
- Composers 1
- Education -- Pennsylvania 1
- Finland 1
- International relief -- Africa 1
- Music -- Instruction and Study 1
- Operas 1
- Orchestra 1
- Philadelphia (Pa.) 1
- Philosophy -- Study and teaching 1
- Piano 1
- Quakers -- Education 1
- Religion -- Study and teaching 1
- Reports 1
- Rhodes Scholarships 1
- Sermons 1
- Society of Friends -- Education -- United States 1
- Society of Friends -- War relief and reconstruction 1
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 1
- Wills 1
- Wilmington (Del.) 1
- World War, 1939-1945 1
- accreditation 1
- autobiographies (documents) 1
- biographies (documents) 1
- deeds 1
- estate records 1
- family papers 1
- financial records 1
- lecture notes 1
- military passes 1
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