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=== Contact Information  ===
=== Contact Information  ===


'''Email:''' [mailto:hc-special@haverford.edu hc-special@haverford.edu]<br>  
'''E-mail:'''<ref name="Quaker">[http://www.haverford.edu/library/special/ Quaker and Special Collections] at ''Haverford College Library'' (accessed 1 January 2014).</ref> &nbsp;[mailto:hc-special@haverford.edu hc-special@haverford.edu]<br>  


'''Address:'''<br>
'''Address:'''<ref name="Quaker" /> Quaker and Special Collections<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James P. Magill Library<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;370 Lancaster Avenue<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Haverford, PA 19041-1392<br>  
:Quaker and Special Collections<br>
:James P. Magill Library<br>
:370 Lancaster Avenue<br>
:Haverford, PA 19041-1392<br>  


'''Telephone:'''610-896-1161<br>  
'''Telephone:'''<ref name="Quaker" /> &nbsp;610-896-1161<br> '''Fax:''' &nbsp;610-896-1002<br>  


'''Hours:''' [https://www.haverford.edu/library Libraries and hours]
'''Hours:'''<ref>[http://www.haverford.edu/library/hours.php Hours] in ''Haverford College Library'' (accessed 25 September 2012).</ref> Special Collections open by appointment. [http://www.haverford.edu/library/hours.php Library hours].<br>


'''Directions, maps, and parking:''' <br>  
'''Directions, maps, and parking:''' <br>  


:*[https://www.haverford.edu/about#visiting Visiting Haverford] - options available at bottom of page: Directions, Visit Campus, Campus Map
:*[http://www.haverford.edu/visiting/gettinghere.php Travel directions] to Haverford College by car and by train.
:*[https://www.haverford.edu/campus-map Campus Map] - select "Type", e.g., Visitor Parking<br>  
:*[http://myatlascms.com/map/?id=20&mrkId=2547#!m/2492 Google Map showing James P. Magill Library].
:*[http://www.haverford.edu/library/visitor_information/campus_map.pdf Campus Map] (pdf).<br>
:*[http://www.haverford.edu/library/visitor_information/parking_map.pdf Parking map] (pdf). Parking at Orchard Lot (across from Whitehead Campus Center) and South Lot.<br>


'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  


*[https://www.haverford.edu/library/quaker-special-collections Quaker and Special Collections] events, blog, features, new books and finding aids.  
*[http://www.haverford.edu/library/special/ Quaker and Special Collections] events, blog, features, new books and finding aids.  
*[https://tripod.haverford.edu/ Tripod Catalog] Tri-College catalog searchable by keyword, author, title, subject, or call number.
*[http://tripod.brynmawr.edu/find/ Tripod Catalog] Tri-College catalog searchable by keyword, author, title, subject, or call number.  
*[https://www.haverford.edu/library/policies-procedures Haverford Library Visitor Information] when you arrive, using materials, computing and wireless Internet, printing and copying.
*[http://www.haverford.edu/library/visitor_information/index.php Haverford Library Visitor Information] when you arrive, using materials, computing and wireless Internet, printing and copying.


=== Collection Description  ===
=== Collection Description  ===


History of Quakerism from 17th-century Britain to the present day in many parts of the world. Collection includes diaries, photos, family papers, Quaker meeting and organizational records; 35,000 books, 2,400 linear feet of manuscripts. Rare books and manuscripts cover all fields of knowledge with particular strengths in American and British history. Founded by Orthodox Quakers, the school is now non-denominational with a Quaker influence.<ref>[https://www.haverford.edu/library/quaker-special-collections About the Quaker Collection] (accessed 13 February 2022</ref> <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haverford_College Haverford College] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 1 January 2014).</ref>  
History of Quakerism from 17th-century Britain to the present day in many parts of the world, including meeting records. Rare books and manuscripts cover all fields of knowledge with particular strengths in American and British history. Founded by Orthodox Quakers, the school is now non-denominational with a Quaker influence.<ref>[http://trilibpages.blogs.brynmawr.edu/special-collections/ Special Collections] in ''Tripod'' (accessed 1 January 2014).</ref> <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haverford_College Haverford College] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 1 January 2014).</ref>  


=== Tips  ===
=== Tips  ===


*[https://guides.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/tripod Tripod Catalog: A How-To Guide] on using Tripod, the catalog.  
*[http://libguides.brynmawr.edu/ Tips and tools] on using Tripod, the catalog.  
*[https://www.haverford.edu/library/quaker-special-collections/using-materials Using & Accessing Materials] in the Quaker & Special Collections
*Visitors must sign in with a valid Photo ID at the Circulation Desk. After 11 p.m., Magill Library is closed to visitors. Wireless internet available. Visitors may use the computers up to one hour daily.<ref name="VI">[http://www.haverford.edu/library/visitor_information/index.php Haverford Library Visitor Information] at ''Haverford College Library'' (accessed 25 September 2012).</ref>


=== Guides  ===
=== Guides  ===


*[https://guides.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/Acom_Genealogy Genealogy Research Guide] Quaker specific and general.
*[http://www.haverford.edu/library/special/aids/ Finding Aids] describing hundreds of collections of manuscripts, photos, newspapers, and fine art.  
*[http://www.haverford.edu/library/special/aids/ Finding Aids] describing hundreds of collections of manuscripts, photos, newspapers, and fine art.  
*[http://libguides.brynmawr.edu/ Tripod Research Guides] List of class research guides.
*[http://libguides.brynmawr.edu/ Tripod Research Guides] List of class research guides.
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'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>  
'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>  


*[[National Archives at Philadelphia]] records of federal agencies and courts for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, censuses, ships lists, naturalizations, and military records.
*[[National Archives at Philadelphia]] records of federal agencies and courts for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, censuses, ships lists, naturalizations, and military records.<ref>[http://www.archives.gov/philadelphia/public/family-history.html Family History at the National Archives in Philadelphia] in ''National Archives'' (accessed 20 December 2013).</ref>
*[[Pennsylvania State Archives]], Harrisburg, indexes and original sources of {{FSC|221762|item|disp=''Pennsylvania Archives''}}, such as vital records, military records, naturalization, prisoners, land records, censuses, and ships lists 1728-1808. Also, unfilmed transcripts from many historical societies and courthouses.<ref name="DB97">William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 97. {{WorldCat|39493985|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|728550|item|disp=FS Library Ref Book 973 J54d}}.</ref>  
*[[Pennsylvania State Archives]], Harrisburg, indexes and original sources of {{FHL|221762|item|disp=''Pennsylvania Archives''}}, such as vital records, military records, naturalization, prisoners, land records, censuses, and ships lists 1728-1808. Also, unfilmed transcripts from many historical societies and courthouses.<ref name="DB97">William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 97. {{WorldCat|39493985|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FHL|728550|item|disp=FHL Ref Book 973 J54d}}.</ref> <ref>[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/research_topics/3162 Research Topics at the Pennsylvania State Archives] in ''Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission'' (accessed 23 December 2013).</ref>  
*[[State Library of Pennsylvania]], Harrisburg, indexes and surname files, histories, atlases, land records, maps, ship lists, church and cemetery records, censuses, regimental histories, ethnic and religious groups, newspapers, obituaries, naturalizations, and city directories.
*[[State Library of Pennsylvania]], Harrisburg, indexes and surname files, histories, atlases, land records, maps, ship lists, church and cemetery records, censuses, regimental histories, ethnic and religious groups, newspapers, obituaries, naturalizations, and city directories.<ref>[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/genealogy_and_local_history/8730 Genealogy and Local History] in ''Pennsylvania Department of Education'' (accessed 27 December 2013).</ref>


'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>  
'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>  


 
*[http://www.swarthmore.edu/academics/friends-historical-library.xml Swarthmore College Friends Hisorical Library], Swarthmore, has 45,000 books, 60,000 photos, and 9,000 volumes of original Quaker meeting records, plus local history of the Mid-Atlantic states.<ref>[http://www.swarthmore.edu/academics/friends-historical-library.xml Friends Historical Library] in ''Swarthmore College'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>
*[[Swarthmore College Friends Historical Library]], Swarthmore, has 45,000 books, 60,000 photos, and 9,000 volumes of original Quaker meeting records, plus local history of the Mid-Atlantic states.<ref>[http://www.swarthmore.edu/academics/friends-historical-library.xml Friends Historical Library] in ''Swarthmore College'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>


'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  
'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  
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''Delaware County''  
''Delaware County''  


*[https://www.delcopa.gov/departments/archives.html Delaware County Archives], Lima, births 1852-1855, 1893-1907, deaths 1852-1855, 1893-1906, marriages 1852-1855, 1855-1930, civil and criminal cases, naturalizations 1795-1990, prisoners 1873-1917, wills 1789-1940.
*[http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/archives.html Delaware County Archives], Lima, births 1852-1855, 1893-1907, deaths 1852-1855, 1893-1906, marriages 1852-1855, 1855-1930, civil and criminal cases, natualizations 1795-1990, prisoners 1873-1917, wills 1789-1940.<ref>[http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/archives.html Delaware County Archives]  in ''Delaware County, Pennsylvania'' (accessed 1 January 2014).</ref>
*[https://www.padelcohistory.org/ Delaware County Historical Society], Chester, birth, marriage, burial, census, church, court, genealogical, and land records, maps, newspapers, telephone books, city directories, yearbooks.
*[http://www.delcohistory.com/research-library/ Delaware County Historical Society], Chester, birth, marriage, burial, census, church, court, genealogical, and land records, maps, newspapers, telephone books, city directories, yearbooks.<ref>[http://www.delcohistory.com/research-library/ Research Library] in ''Delaware County Historical Society'' (accessed 1 January 2014).</ref>
*[http://www.kohllibrary.org/ Rachel Kohl Library], Glen Mills, genealogy programs and collection.
*[http://www.kohllibrary.org/Events.html Rachel Kohl Library], Glen Mills, genealogy programs and collection.<ref>[http://www.kohllibrary.org/Tools&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;Research.html This Month's Calendar] in ''Rachel Kohl Library'' (accessed 1 January 2014).</ref>


*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties: ''''' ''Pennsylvania: '' [[Chester County, Pennsylvania Genealogy|Chester]], [[Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Genealogy|Montgomery]], [[Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Genealogy|Philadelpia]], ''New Jersey: '' [[Gloucester County, New Jersey Genealogy|Gloucester]], and ''Delaware (State): '' [[New Castle County, Delaware Genealogy|New Castle]].
*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:&nbsp;''''' ''Pennsylvania:&nbsp;'' [[Chester County, Pennsylvania|Chester]], [[Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Montgomery]], [[Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania|Philadelpia]], ''New&nbsp;Jersey:&nbsp;'' [[Gloucester County, New Jersey|Gloucester]], and ''Delaware (State):&nbsp;'' [[New Castle County, Delaware|New Castle]].


''Chester County''  
''Chester County''  


*[https://www.chesco.org/192/Archives-Records Chester County Archives and Records Services], West Chester, online indexes and births 1852-1855, 1893-1907, deaths 1852-1855, 1893-1906, marriages 1852-1855, 1855-1930.
*[http://www.chesco.org/index.aspx?nid=192 Chester County Archives and Records Services], West Chester, online indexes and births 1852-1855, 1893-1907, deaths 1852-1855, 1893-1906, marriages 1852-1855, 1855-1930.<ref>[http://www.chesco.org/index.aspx?nid=192 Archives and Records Services] in ''Chester County, Pennsylvania'' (accessed 1 January 2014).</ref>
*[https://mycchc.org/collections/library/ Chester County History Center], West Chester, genealogy, local history, family papers, records of businesses, organizations, churches and schools, maps, newspapers, censuses, and databases.
*[http://www.chestercohistorical.org/library Chester County Historical Society], West Chester, genealogy, local history, family papers, records of businesses, organizations, churches and schools, maps, newspapers, censuses, and databases.<ref>[http://www.chestercohistorical.org/library Library] in ''Chester County Historical Society'' (accessed 1 January 2014).</ref>


''Lancaster County''  
''Lancaster County''  


*[https://erhistoricalsociety.org/ Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society (ERHS)], Lancaster, Reformed Church records and genealogy resources including parish registers.
*[http://www.erhs.info/index.html Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society (ERHS)], Lancaster, Reformed Church records and genealogy resources including parish registers.<ref>[http://www.erhs.info/page4/index.html Resources] in ''Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>
*[[Franklin and Marshall College Library]], Lancaster, "Hessian" (German) soldiers in the American Revolution, history, government, Pennsylvania-German culture, U.S. Civil War.
*[[Franklin and Marshall College Library]], Lancaster, "Hessian" (German) soldiers in the American Revolution, history, government, Pennsylvania-German culture, U.S. Civil War.<ref>[http://library.fandm.edu/archives/genealogy.php Genealogy Resources/Church Records] in ''Franklin and Marshall College Library'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>
*[https://mennonitelife.org/#Research Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society], card index to over 800,000 persons, genealogies, local histories, biographies, directories, passenger lists, census, deeds, obituaries, surname files.
*[http://www.lmhs.org/Home Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society], card index to over 800,000 persons, genealogies, local histories, biographies, directories, passenger lists, census, deeds, obituaries, surname files.<ref>[http://www.lmhs.org/Home/Research/Genealogy/Genealogy_Resources Genealogy Resources] in ''Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>


''Philadelphia County''  
''Philadelphia County''  


*[https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Vital%20Records.aspx Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records], Philadelphia, birth and death records 1906-present.<br>
*[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/birth_and_death_certificates/11596 Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records], Philadelphia, birth and death records 1906-present. Order in-person, [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/birth_certificates/14121/birth_records_-_by_internet/556818 order online] through VitalChek, or [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/birth_certificates/14121/birth_records_-_by_mail/556813 order births by mail], or [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/death_and_fetal_death_certificates/14122/death_records_-_by_mail/556827 order deaths by mail].<ref>[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/birth_and_death_certificates/11596 Birth and Death Certificates] in ''Pennsylvania Department of Health'' (accessed 27 December 2013).</ref>
**[https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Birth-Certificates.aspx Ordering a Birth Certificate].<br>
*[http://www.phila.gov/records/archives/archives.html Philadelphia City Archives] births 1860-1915, marriages 1860-1915, divorces 1851-1975, deaths 1803-1915, naturalizations 1800-1933 (except 1905-1913), house deeds 1683-1952, tax lists, prisoners, mayors' warrants, cemeteries, constables, streets and city directories.<ref name="DB95">Dollarhide and Bremer, 95</ref> <ref>[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/explore/shell.cfm?topicTitle=Genealogy&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;template=genealogyhand.cfm Genealogy 101] in ''Free Library of Philadelphia'' (accessed 27 December 2013).</ref>
**[https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/certificates/Pages/Death-Certificates.aspx Ordering a Death Certificate].
*[http://www.phila.gov/justice/orphans/ Clerk of the Orphans' Court], Philadelphia, marriages 1885-present.<ref>[http://www.phila.gov/justice/orphans/ Clerk of the Orphans' Court] in ''City of Philadelphia'' (accessed 27 December 2013).</ref>
*[https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-records/city-archives/ Philadelphia City Archives] births 1860-1915, marriages 1860-1915, divorces before 1914, deaths 1860-1915, naturalizations 1800-1930 (except 1905-1913), deeds, tax lists, prisoners, mayors' warrants, cemeteries, constables, streets and city directories.
*[http://www.courts.phila.gov/departments/prothonotary.asp Office of the Prothonotary], Philadelphia, divorces 1875-present, and Court of Common Pleas records, Municipal Court records, and Orphans Court records since 1874.<ref>[http://www.courts.phila.gov/casesearch/ Search Court Records] in ''The Philadelphia Courts'' (accessed 23 December 2013).</ref>
*[https://www.phila.gov/services/birth-marriage-life-events/marriage-and-divorce/find-and-request-a-marriage-record/ City of Philadelphia], marriage license records 1885-present.
*[http://secureprod.phila.gov/wills/marriagerecordinfo.aspx Register of Wills], Philadelphia, wills 1692-present, and marriages records.<ref>[http://secureprod.phila.gov/wills/marriagerecordinfo.aspx Marriage Records] in ''Register of Wills'' (accessed 23 December 2013).</ref>
*[https://www.phila.gov/services/birth-marriage-life-events/marriage-and-divorce/get-a-copy-of-a-divorce-decree/ City of Philadelphia], divorce records 1875-present.
*[http://www.phila.gov/phils/Docs/Inventor/graphics/agencies/A005.htm City of Philadelphia Department of Records] deeds 1952-present, mortgages, and partnerships.<ref>[http://www.phila.gov/phils/Docs/Inventor/graphics/agencies/A005.htm Archives] in ''City of Philadelphia Department of Records'' (accessed 23 December 2013).</ref>
*[https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-records/ City of Philadelphia Department of Records], deeds, mortgages, and partnerships; access to process for obtaining archival birth, death and marriage records.
*[[Historical Society of Pennsylvania]], Philadelphia, has early Quakers, Germans, Scots-Irish and other ethinc groups in PA, NJ, DE, and states east of the Mississippi River, Balch Institute passenger arrival lists, huge manuscript collection including many indexes, and Philadelphia neighborhood records.<ref name="DB95">Dollarhide and Bremer, 95</ref>
*[[Historical Society of Pennsylvania]], Philadelphia, has early Quakers, Germans, Scots-Irish and other ethnic groups in PA, NJ, DE, and states east of the Mississippi River, Balch Institute passenger arrival lists, huge manuscript collection including many indexes, and Philadelphia neighborhood records.
*[[Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania]], Philadelphia, has great online indexes to books, periodicals, family folders, genealogies, and research aids for Pennsylvania and surrounding states.<ref name="DB95" />
*[[Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania]], Philadelphia, has great online indexes to books, periodicals, family folders, genealogies, and research aids for Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
*[http://www.librarycompany.org/ Library Company of Philadelphia] has huge German-American collection, Pennsylvanians in the Civil War, and early Philadelphia documents as if it were a second city archives.<ref name="DB95" />
*[http://www.librarycompany.org/ Library Company of Philadelphia] has huge German-American collection, Pennsylvanians in the Civil War, and early Philadelphia documents as if it were a second city archives.  
*[http://www.freelibrary.org/ Free Library of Philadelphia] very large book collection, periodicals, genealogies, city directories, maps, family folders, vertical files, manuscripts, and Pennsylvania histories.<ref name="DB95" />
*[http://www.freelibrary.org/ Free Library of Philadelphia] very large book collection, periodicals, genealogies, city directories, maps, family folders, vertical files, manuscripts, and Pennsylvania histories.
*[http://www.library.upenn.edu/vanpelt/ University of Pennsylvania Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center], Philadelphia, many manuscripts, newspapers, county records, ethnic sources, denominational records, and county histories.<ref name="DB95" />
*[http://www.library.upenn.edu/vanpelt/ University of Pennsylvania Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center], Philadelphia, many manuscripts, newspapers, county records, ethnic sources, denominational records, and county histories.
*[http://library.temple.edu/collections/scrc/urban-archives Temple University Urban Archives], Philadelphia, churches, fraternal groups, unions, guilds, clubs, businesses, and societies especially related to the growth of Philadelphia and vicinity.<ref name="DB95" />
*[https://library.temple.edu/collections/urban-archives Temple University Urban Archives], Philadelphia, churches, fraternal groups, unions, guilds, clubs, businesses, and societies especially related to the growth of Philadelphia and vicinity.
*[http://www.paed.uscourts.gov/index.htm U.S. District Court Clerk, Eastern District of Pennsylvania], Philadelphia, court records.<ref>[http://www.paed.uscourts.gov/index.htm Office of the Clerk of Court] in ''United States District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>  
*[https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/ U.S. District Court Clerk, Eastern District of Pennsylvania], Philadelphia, court records.<ref>[https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/court-info/contact-info Contact information] in ''United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania'' (accessed 18 January 2021).</ref>
*[http://www.americanswedish.org/ American Swedish Historical Museum], Philadelphia, Swedish heritage in the Delaware Valley.<ref>[http://www.americanswedish.org/frames.htm About the Museum] in ''American Swedish Historical Museum'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>
*[http://www.americanswedish.org/ American Swedish Historical Museum], Philadelphia, Swedish heritage in the Delaware Valley.
*[http://chhist.org/collections/aboutcollections.htm Chestnut Hill Historical Society], images, maps, real estate atlases, deeds, diaries, genealogies, and oral histories of the western-northern most part of Philadelphia.<ref>[http://chhist.org/collections/aboutcollections.htm CHHS Collections] in ''Chestnut Hill Historical Society'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>
*[http://chconservancy.org Chestnut Hill Conservancy], images, maps, real estate atlases, deeds, diaries, genealogies, and oral histories of the western-northern most part of Philadelphia.
*[http://www.germansociety.org/library.html German Society of Pennsylvania], Philadelphia, church history, genealogy, immigrants, immigrant aid records, German newspapers, old GSP memberships, and German-American periodicals.<ref>[http://www.germansociety.org/GenealogicalResourcesHorner.pdf Genealogical Resources at the Joseph P. Horner Memorial Library] in ''The German Society of Pennsylvania'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>
*[https://www.germansociety.org/ The German Society of Pennsylvania], [http://www.germansociety.org/catalog-and-research-tools/ Catalog and Research Tools], Philadelphia, church history, genealogy, immigrants, immigrant aid records, German newspapers, old GSP memberships, and German-American periodicals.
*[http://www.germantownhistory.org/ Germantown Historical Society] (Germantown, Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill) manuscripts, maps, deeds, business records, newspapers, church and cemetery records, oral histories, and photos.<ref>[http://www.germantownhistory.org/library.htm Library and Archives] in ''Germantown Historical Society'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>
*[http://www.germantownhistory.org/ Germantown Historical Society] (Germantown, Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill) manuscripts, maps, deeds, business records, newspapers, church and cemetery records, oral histories, and photos.
*[http://www.jgsgp.org/index.html Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia], Melrose Park, Jewish genealogy research manuals, society newsletters, regional cemeteries, and [http://www.jgsgp.org/Documents/ResourceGuidev5C.pdf resource guide] for south PA, NJ, and DE.<ref>[http://www.jgsgp.org/Pages/library.html The JGSGP Library] in ''Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>
*[https://jgasgp.org/ Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia], Melrose Park, Jewish genealogy research manuals, society newsletters, regional cemeteries for south PA, NJ, and DE.  
*[http://ltsp.edu/lutheran-archives-philadelphia Lutheran Archives Center at Philadelphia] ELCA archives for Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Upstate New York (excluding New York City) and New England. Includes clergy and synod papers, and some parish registers (baptisms, marriages, funerals, confirmations) (some in German).<ref>[http://ltsp.edu/lutheran-archives-philadelphia The Lutheran Archives Center at Philadelphia] in ''The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>
*[https://www.lacphila.org/ Lutheran Archives Center at Philadelphia], ELCA archives for Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Upstate New York (excluding New York City) and New England. Includes clergy and synod papers, and some parish registers (baptisms, marriages, funerals, confirmations) (some in German).
*[http://www.history.pcusa.org/resources/genealogy/ Presbyterian Historical Society], Philadelphia, national archives of the Presbyterian Church (USA).<ref>[http://www.history.pcusa.org/resources/genealogy/ Genealogy and Family History Research at the Presbyterian Historical Society] in ''Presbyterian Historical Society'' (accessed 24 December 2013).</ref>
*[https://www.history.pcusa.org/services/reference/genealogy-and-family-history-research Presbyterian Historical Society], Philadelphia, national archives of the Presbyterian Church (USA).


*Repositories in '''''other surrounding states:''''' [[Delaware Archives and Libraries|Delaware]], [[District of Columbia Archives and Libraries|District of Columbia]], [[Maryland Archives and Libraries|Maryland]], [[New Jersey Archives and Libraries|New Jersey]], [[New York Archives and Libraries|New York]], [[Ohio Archives and Libraries|Ohio]], [[Virginia Archives and Libraries|Virginia]], [[West Virginia Archives and Libraries|West Virginia]], and [[Ontario Archives and Libraries|Ontario]].  
*Repositories in '''''other surrounding states:''''' [[Delaware Archives and Libraries|Delaware]], [[District of Columbia Archives and Libraries|District of Columbia]], [[Maryland Archives and Libraries|Maryland]], [[New Jersey Archives and Libraries|New Jersey]], [[New York Archives and Libraries|New&nbsp;York]], [[Ohio Archives and Libraries|Ohio]], [[Virginia Archives and Libraries|Virginia]], [[West Virginia Archives and Libraries|West Virginia]], and [[Ontario Archives and Libraries|Ontario]].  
*[https://dehistory.org/visit/the-research-library/ Historical Society of Delaware Library], Wilmington, colonial records, newspapers, church records, state records, Revolutionary War records, Civil War records, Delaware histories, and genealogies
*[http://www.hsd.org/library.htm Historical Society of Delaware Library], Wilmington, colonial records, newspapers, church records, state records, Revolutionary War records, Civil War records, Delaware histories, and genealogies.<ref name="DB27">Dollarhide and Bremer, 27.</ref>
*[[Handley Regional Library]], Winchester, VA, records of Germans and Scots-Irish who traveled the [[Great Valley Road]] from Penn. to Virginia, including manuscripts, newspapers, biographies, and histories.
*[http://www.handleyregional.org/handley/default.asp Handley Regional Library], Winchester, VA, records of Germans and Scots-Irish who traveled the [[Great Valley Road]] from Penn. to Virginia, including manuscripts, newspapers, biographies, and histories.<ref name="DB113">Dollarhide and Bremer, 113.</ref>
*[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/index.aspx Archives of Ontario], Toronto, births, marriages, deaths, wills, land, naturalizations, passenger lists, maps, cemeteries, church, court, military, hospital, schools, city directories, and voters’ lists.
*[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/index.aspx Archives of Ontario], Toronto, births, marriages, deaths, wills, land, naturalizations, passenger lists, maps, cemeteries, church, court, military, hospital, schools, city directories, and voters’ lists.<ref>[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/tracing/the_records.aspx Records] in ''Ontario Ministry of Government Services'' (accessed 29 December 2013).</ref>


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United States Gotoarrow.png Pennsylvania Gotoarrow.png Archives and Libraries Gotoarrow.png Haverford College Library

Haverford College Library

Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:[1]  hc-special@haverford.edu

Address:[1] Quaker and Special Collections
                     James P. Magill Library
                     370 Lancaster Avenue
                     Haverford, PA 19041-1392

Telephone:[1]  610-896-1161
Fax:  610-896-1002

Hours:[2] Special Collections open by appointment. Library hours.

Directions, maps, and parking:

Internet sites and databases:

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

History of Quakerism from 17th-century Britain to the present day in many parts of the world, including meeting records. Rare books and manuscripts cover all fields of knowledge with particular strengths in American and British history. Founded by Orthodox Quakers, the school is now non-denominational with a Quaker influence.[3] [4]

Tips[edit | edit source]

  • Tips and tools on using Tripod, the catalog.
  • Visitors must sign in with a valid Photo ID at the Circulation Desk. After 11 p.m., Magill Library is closed to visitors. Wireless internet available. Visitors may use the computers up to one hour daily.[5]

Guides[edit | edit source]

Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

If you cannot visit or find a source at the Haverford College Library, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections

  • National Archives at Philadelphia records of federal agencies and courts for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, censuses, ships lists, naturalizations, and military records.[6]
  • Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, indexes and original sources of Pennsylvania Archives, such as vital records, military records, naturalization, prisoners, land records, censuses, and ships lists 1728-1808. Also, unfilmed transcripts from many historical societies and courthouses.[7] [8]
  • State Library of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, indexes and surname files, histories, atlases, land records, maps, ship lists, church and cemetery records, censuses, regimental histories, ethnic and religious groups, newspapers, obituaries, naturalizations, and city directories.[9]

Similar Collections

Neighboring Collections

Delaware County

  • Delaware County Archives, Lima, births 1852-1855, 1893-1907, deaths 1852-1855, 1893-1906, marriages 1852-1855, 1855-1930, civil and criminal cases, natualizations 1795-1990, prisoners 1873-1917, wills 1789-1940.[11]
  • Delaware County Historical Society, Chester, birth, marriage, burial, census, church, court, genealogical, and land records, maps, newspapers, telephone books, city directories, yearbooks.[12]
  • Rachel Kohl Library, Glen Mills, genealogy programs and collection.[13]

Chester County

Lancaster County

Philadelphia County

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Quaker and Special Collections at Haverford College Library (accessed 1 January 2014).
  2. ↑ Hours in Haverford College Library (accessed 25 September 2012).
  3. ↑ Special Collections in Tripod (accessed 1 January 2014).
  4. ↑ Haverford College in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia (accessed 1 January 2014).
  5. ↑ Haverford Library Visitor Information at Haverford College Library (accessed 25 September 2012).
  6. ↑ Family History at the National Archives in Philadelphia in National Archives (accessed 20 December 2013).
  7. ↑ William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 97. At various libraries (WorldCat). FHL Ref Book 973 J54d.
  8. ↑ Research Topics at the Pennsylvania State Archives in Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (accessed 23 December 2013).
  9. ↑ Genealogy and Local History in Pennsylvania Department of Education (accessed 27 December 2013).
  10. ↑ Friends Historical Library in Swarthmore College (accessed 24 December 2013).
  11. ↑ Delaware County Archives in Delaware County, Pennsylvania (accessed 1 January 2014).
  12. ↑ Research Library in Delaware County Historical Society (accessed 1 January 2014).
  13. ↑ This Month's Calendar in Rachel Kohl Library (accessed 1 January 2014).
  14. ↑ Archives and Records Services in Chester County, Pennsylvania (accessed 1 January 2014).
  15. ↑ Library in Chester County Historical Society (accessed 1 January 2014).
  16. ↑ Resources in Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society (accessed 24 December 2013).
  17. ↑ Genealogy Resources/Church Records in Franklin and Marshall College Library (accessed 24 December 2013).
  18. ↑ Genealogy Resources in Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society (accessed 24 December 2013).
  19. ↑ Birth and Death Certificates in Pennsylvania Department of Health (accessed 27 December 2013).
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 Dollarhide and Bremer, 95
  21. ↑ Genealogy 101 in Free Library of Philadelphia (accessed 27 December 2013).
  22. ↑ Clerk of the Orphans' Court in City of Philadelphia (accessed 27 December 2013).
  23. ↑ Search Court Records in The Philadelphia Courts (accessed 23 December 2013).
  24. ↑ Marriage Records in Register of Wills (accessed 23 December 2013).
  25. ↑ Archives in City of Philadelphia Department of Records (accessed 23 December 2013).
  26. ↑ Office of the Clerk of Court in United States District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania (accessed 24 December 2013).
  27. ↑ About the Museum in American Swedish Historical Museum (accessed 24 December 2013).
  28. ↑ CHHS Collections in Chestnut Hill Historical Society (accessed 24 December 2013).
  29. ↑ Genealogical Resources at the Joseph P. Horner Memorial Library in The German Society of Pennsylvania (accessed 24 December 2013).
  30. ↑ Library and Archives in Germantown Historical Society (accessed 24 December 2013).
  31. ↑ The JGSGP Library in Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia (accessed 24 December 2013).
  32. ↑ The Lutheran Archives Center at Philadelphia in The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (accessed 24 December 2013).
  33. ↑ Genealogy and Family History Research at the Presbyterian Historical Society in Presbyterian Historical Society (accessed 24 December 2013).
  34. ↑ Dollarhide and Bremer, 27.
  35. ↑ Dollarhide and Bremer, 113.
  36. ↑ Records in Ontario Ministry of Government Services (accessed 29 December 2013).
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