Emily Howland papers, 1926-1975.

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Emily Howland papers, 1926-1975.

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Collection consists of correspondence between the administrator of Emily Howland's estate, Richard C.S. Drummond, and representatives of 39 institutions and some individuals who received legacies through Howland's will. Correspondence provides histories of the institutions. Correspondents include: Mary McLeod Bethune, Levi Hollingsworth Wood, J. Henry Scattergood, Isabel Howland, Frederick Libby. There are also several copies of Howland's will, biographical and genealogical information on the Howland family and some genealogical photographs. One biography was written by Phebe King, the other by R.C.S. Drummond; also King's history of Sherwood School.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

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Haverford College Library

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Bethune, Mary McLeod, 1875-1955

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Mary Jane McLeod Bethune (born Mary Jane McLeod; July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator, stateswoman, philanthropist, humanitarian, womanist, and civil rights activist. Bethune founded the National Council for Negro Women in 1935, established the organization's flagship journal Aframerican Women's Journal, and resided as president or leader for myriad African American women's organizations including the National Association for Colored Women and the National Youth Administration'...

Howland, Emily, 1827-1929

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Scattergood, J. Henry.

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Drummond, Richard H.

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Wood, L. Hollingsworth (Levi Hollingsworth), 1874-1956

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L. Hollingsworth Wood was a Quaker attorney, born at Mt. Kisco, N.Y., the son of James and Emily (Hollingsworth) Wood. His sister was Carolena Wood (1871-1936). Wood graduated from Haverford College (1896) and Columbia University Law School (1899). He worked actively in the areas of peace, civil rights, and African American and Quaker education. From the description of Prison Reform Papers, 1913-1937. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 56362168 L. Hollingsworth Wood, ...

Libby, Frederick J. (Frederick Joseph), 1874-1970

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Clergyman and pacifist; died 1970. From the description of Frederick Joseph Libby papers, 1846-1973 (bulk 1890-1970). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982364 Biographical Note 1874, Nov. 24 Born, Richmond, Maine 1894 Bachelor of arts, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine ...

Howland, Isabella (American sculptor, active 20th century)

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