Collections | Archives & Manuscripts

Garrett family genealogical records

Collection

Identifier: HC.MC-950-080

Abstract

This collection is comprised of the Garrett family genealogial records, and includes manuscripts concerning family history, research notes, and photographs of family members.

Dates: Undated.

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Garrett, McCollin, and Vail family papers

Collection

Identifier: HC.MC-950-081

Abstract

This collection contains the correspondence of the Garrett, McCollin, and Vail families.

Dates: 1820-1920

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Robert Heydon Gayner Papers

Collection

Identifier: SFHL-RG5-048

Abstract

Chiefly family papers of tye Gayner family, Quakers, of Sunderland, England. Especially includes John Gayner (1824-1911), and his brother, Robert Heydon Gayner (1831-1916). Topics include family affairs, various Quaker interests, including the religious welfare of sailors and evening schools for young men, American Civil War, and trips to Europe and Egypt.

Dates: 1927-1932

Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Dora Anne Gilbert Papers

Collection

Identifier: SFHL-RG5-050

Abstract

Dora Ann Gilbert (1869-1964), was Quaker librarian and genealogist from Chester, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Swarthmore College in 1893. The collection contains chiefly biographical and genealogical materials relating to the Gilbert, Strickland, Trego, and allied families, together with memorabilia relating to Swarthmore College Class of 1893, of which Gilbert was a member.

Dates: 1893-1958

Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Anna Gillingham Papers

Collection

Identifier: SFHL-RG5-051

Abstract Anna Gillingham (1878-1964) was a prominent Quaker educator and author. She taught at Friends Central School in Philadelphia from 1901-05, was school psychologist in the Ethical Culture School in New York City from 1905-36, directed the remedial reading program at the Punahon School in Honolulu from 1936-38, and was a consultant on remedial reading after 1938. She also co-authored a book on remedial training for children with Stillman. She was co-founder of the Orton Society, a national...

Dates: 1849-1962

Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Guide to miscellaneous Quaker series

Collection

Identifier: HC.MC-975

Scope and Content note The goal of this finding aid is to help users navigate the series that organize the manuscript collections in MC.975. This collection consists of bound items, including manuscript journals & diaries, commonplace books, scrapbooks, financial records, correspondence and letterbooks, and other miscellaneous items, related to Quaker individuals and families, or to Quakerism and Quaker history.These manuscript volumes are arranged on the shelves in 11 different record...

Dates: 1683-ongoing

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Hartshorne Family papers

Collection

Identifier: HC.MC-1030

Abstract Papers include correspondence of thirty-two members and relatives of the Hartshorne family. -Of special interest are the medical notes, articles, and correspondence, 1819-1845, of Joseph Hartshorne, M.D. These are noteworthy because of his many innovation in surgery, such as the use of animal ligatures, plus his detailed descriptions of treatments for various ailments. -The correspondence of Anna C. Hartshorne covering her missionary work in Japan -Henry Hartshorne's "Letters from Japan,"...

Dates: 1797-1957

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Heacock Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: SFHL-RG5-060

Abstract The Heacocks were a Quaker family of Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania. The collection includes correspondence, diary, and letter book (1871-1872), of Joseph Heacock (1846-1918), farmer, of Wyncote, Pa., including material relating to his work on a farm in Albion, N.Y., and in iron works in Pittsburgh, Pa., to earn money to pay debts; account book (1836-1877) of his father, Joseph Heacock (1800-1883); papers relating to the teaching activity of his wife, Elizabeth Walker Heacock,...

Dates: 1773-1928

Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College