Lecture on "The Foundations of the Age of Benevolence in Britain, 1690-1740"
The Young Academic Alumni Lecture Series presents
Brent S. Sirota '98,
North Carolina State University
Monday, November 10, 2008
Tea at 4:15 P.M., Talk at 4:30 P.M.
Magill Library -- Philips Wing
In the early eighteenth century, voluntary associations were enshrined at the heart of British public life. The philanthropy and sociability of these organizations underpinned a self-proclaimed "age of benevolence" in which clubs, societies, and projects were designated the preeminent instruments of social improvement, religious renewal and moral reform. How may we account for this moral valorization of civil society in Britain? This paper will trace the origins of the "age of benevolence" to the defeat of absolutism in the Revolution of 1688-1689. By recovering the revolutionary origins of British civil society, it will be possible to view the eighteenth century "age of benevolence" as a key moment in both the rise of British liberalism and the development of the British state.
Presented by the Library, the John B. Hurford '60 Humanities Center, and the Office of Alumni Relations.
Posted by John Anderies at November 9, 2008 03:35 PM
Abolitionist and Spiritual Leader Comes Alive in New Biography
Author Thomas Slaughter, Professor of History at the University of Rochester, presents The Beautiful Soul of John Woolman, Apostle of Abolition at the Library Company, 1314 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Tuesday, October 14, 2008.
John Woolman (1720-1772), a Quaker tailor from New Jersey, had an extraordinary commitment to attaining self-purification through the rejection of slavery, war taxes, and rampant consumerism. Though not a famous politician, his persuasive ideals influenced the likes of fellow Quakers, social reformers, labor organizers and peace advocates. Through Woolman's essays and Journal, Slaughter illuminates his transformation from a humble idealist to a prophetic voice for the Anglo-American world.
A reception will begin at 5:30 with the program to follow from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested: dshapiro@librarycompany.org or 215/546-3181.
Posted by Ann Upton at October 2, 2008 02:20 PM
Rare Books at Haverford College - LARGE and small
There are many books in the Rare Book Collection at Haverford – each notable and valuable in its own way. However, sometimes those distinguishing characteristics are most noticeable in contrast.
During exam week this semester, May 5 – May 9, 2008, a daily presentation of rare books will be on exhibit in Special Collections. Each day a LARGE book will be displayed juxtaposed with a small book – both sharing a common theme. You will be able to enjoy each book individually but also admire the contrasts that become evident by the comparison.
Monday, May 5, 2008 – Biblical studies
LARGE The Holy Bible, London : by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, Anno Dom. 1611.
small History of the Bible, Sandy-Hill, N. Y, Hart & Hare, & J. Wright, 1825.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 – Comparative literature
LARGE Trimble, Esther Jane, 1838-1888, A chart of general literature, …with the prominent writings of other nations; also, a chart of ancient literature, from the earliest times, Philadelphia : Stoddart, c1875.
small Thompson, Eben Francis, The Rose Garden of Omar Khayyam, Worcester, MA, Commonwealth Press, 1932.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 – Words of wisdom from William Penn
LARGE Penn, William, "Fruits of solitude, in reflections and maxims, relating to the conduct of life" in Select works of William Penn : To which is prefixed A journal of his life, London, 1771.
small Penn, William, 1644-1718, Time, Berkeley, Calif. : Peacock Press, 1965.
Thursday, May 8, 2008 – Necessary information
LARGE Lehmer, Derrick Norman 1868-1938, Factor table for the first ten millions containing the smallest factor of every number not divisible by 2, 3, 5, or 7 between the limits 0 and 10017000, Washington, D. C. : Carnegie institution of Washington, 1909.
small Bailey's Pocket almanac : being an American annual register, for the year of our Lord, 1784, Philadelphia, [1784].
Friday, May 9, 2008 – Dante's Divine Comedy
LARGE Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321, La divina commedia, Milano : Casa ed. Di Dante, 1931-41.
small Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321, La divina commedia di Dante Alighieri, Firenze : G. Barbera, 1911.
Posted by Ann Upton at May 1, 2008 03:09 PM
Gallery Conversation and Tea, April 23
Please join Special Collections and members of the Hurford Humanities Center's 2007-08 Faculty Seminar for a "Gallery Conversation" and Tea on Wednesday, April 23 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Sharpless Gallery and the Special Collections Reading Room. Members of the seminar will discuss their exhibition "Framing Photographs: Contexts & Transpositions."
Posted by John Anderies at April 21, 2008 07:52 PM
Exhibit in Magill Library: The Elusive George Stephens, a Haverford Original
George Stephens is still an enigma, even though it's been almost 40 years since a group of Haverford students founded the George Stevins [sic] Memorial Association. Their quest was to gather enough information about him in order to understand this courageous Haverfordian. Here are some of the characteristics known to date through discovered artifacts: he was a little ungainly on the soccer field, his team having suffered defeat in Ethiopia when the ball dribbled past his left-leaning feet (see "Sinistericon" and his sneakers as evidence); he had little humor, as the well-known artist, Kevorkian, revealed in his portrait of Steyvens [sic]; he wrote his senior thesis on an unknowable topic, given that the 5" floppy on which it was presented can no longer be read; and he had a preference for large women (see Margaret Dufay's toothbrush). Perhaps a visitor to the exhibit, which closes on March 15th, will discover the perfect artifact. We welcome any creative evidence that will fulfill the mission of the Jorge Esteban [sic] Memorial Association.
Posted by Diana Franzusoff Peterson at March 7, 2008 01:41 PM
Lecture: Christopher Morley: The Haverford Edition
Please join us for a lecture by Steven Rothman, noted Christopher Morley scholar and curator of the current exhibition in the Philips Wing, on Morley and his life-long relationship with Haverford College. Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 4:30 pm in the Philips Wing of Magill Library, Haverford College. Refreshments will be served.
Christopher Morley (1890-1957) was a prolific and popular novelist, editor, playwright, poet, essayist, and book lover. But more than anything, Morley was a devoted Haverfordian, who grew up on the campus (his father was a beloved mathematics professor), graduated from the college in 1910, and returned as a successful writer to give lectures and visit brother Felix, who became Haverford’s fifth president. On the fiftieth anniversary of Christopher Morley’s death we honor this “local boy made good” and his lifelong commitment to Haverford College.
For more information on our exhibition and events:
http://www.haverford.edu/library/special/
Posted by John Anderies at April 15, 2007 09:47 AM
Morley Goes to the Movies: Kitty Foyle
Please join us for a screening of Christopher Morley's potboiler-turned- Hollywood hit Kitty Foyle: The Natural History of a Woman, starring Ginger Rogers in her academy award-winning role. Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 8:00 pm in the Philips Wing of Magill Library. Popcorn and refreshments will be served.
Posted by John Anderies at April 8, 2007 12:46 PM
Tom Hamm Gives Lecture On Quakerism
The Gest Program in Comparative Religion presents Thomas Hamm, Department of Religion, Friends Collection and College Archives at Earlham College, in a talk entitled "The Use and Abuse of Quaker Tradition" on Thursday, April 4. Please join us in the Philips Wing of Magill Library for tea at 4:15 pm followed by Tom's lecture at 4:30 pm.
Posted by John Anderies at April 4, 2007 09:08 PM
Kit & Caboodle: An Hour of Morley Stories
Please join us Thursday, March 29, 2007, from 4:30-5:30 pm for a reading by visiting professor Dorian Stuber of short stories and excerpts from works of writer Chrisopher Morley (HC 1910). Held in the newly refurnished Morley Alcove in Magill Library.
Posted by John Anderies at March 25, 2007 05:31 PM
Buddhist Lecture, February 22, 2007
The Gest Program in Comparative Religion presents Sallie B. King in a talk entitled "An Engaged Buddhist Critique of 'Justice'" on Thursday, February 22. Please join us in the Philips Wing of Magill Library for tea at 4:15 pm followed by Sallie's lecture at 4:30 pm.
Posted by John Anderies at February 21, 2007 09:36 AM
Family & Friends Weekend, October 27-29
Special Collections will be open Saturday, October 28, from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm to welcome visitors for Family & Friends Weekend. From 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Sharpless Gallery visitors to the fine arts exhibition "Revealed" will gather to hear "Remarks on the College's Arts Collections and Users." Refreshments will be served.
Posted by John Anderies at October 22, 2006 10:04 AM
J. William Frost Gives Honorary Curator's Lecture at Friends Historical Library
J. William Frost, Senior Research Scholar and Emeritus Professor, Swarthmore College, will give the Honorary Curator's lecture at Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College, Monday, April 17, at 7:30 pm in Sheuer Room, Kohlberg Hall. The title of the lecture is "The Enigma of William Penn: A Biographer's Dilemmas."
The author of many books and articles on Quaker history and peace studies, including The Quaker Family in Colonial America: A Portrait of the Society of Friends (1973), The Quakers (1988), A Perfect Freedom: Religious Liberty in Pennsylvania (1990) and A History of Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim Perspectives on War and Peace (2004), Jerry Frost's work has profoundly influenced the understanding of Quaker history. In addition to his publications and teaching, J. William Frost also served as Director of Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College from 1973 to 2001.
Free and Open to the Public
For information, contact Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081-1399, 610-328-8498 or friends@swarthmore.edu.
Posted by John Anderies at April 13, 2006 08:58 AM
Back to Africa Book Party, March 24
Join the authors of Back to Africa: Benjamin Coates and the Colonization Movement in America, 1848-1880, for a discussion and reception Friday, March 24, at 5:00 pm in the Philips Wing and Special Collections. Drawing heavily on the Benjamin Coates African Colonization Collection from Haverford Special Collections, Back to Africa has been called "essential reading for every student of black studies, abolitionism, Quaker history, and nineteenth-century reform in general."
Posted by John Anderies at March 21, 2006 07:44 PM
Women's History Month Reception, March 22
Please join Special Collections and the Women's Center for cake and punch to celebrate Women's History Month and the exhibition Women at Haverford, 25+ Years. Wednesday, March 22, from 3:00-5:00 pm in Lobby of Magill Library.
Posted by John Anderies at February 28, 2006 06:11 PM
Lapsansky to Speak at Township Library
Professor of History and Curator of the Quaker Collection Emma Lapsansky-Werner will speak at the Haverford Township Free Library on Thursday, January 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Her topic will be Benjamin Franklin and his relationships with Quakers and Abolitionists. The program is made possible by a grant from the PHC One Book, One Philadelphia.
Posted by John Anderies at January 20, 2006 10:58 AM
Happy Birthday, Ben! Cake & Punch, January 17
Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. Please join us for Cake & Punch in the lobby of Magill Library to celebrate the 300th Birthday of our favorite Founding Father! Tuesday, January 17, 3:00-5:00 pm. And while you're at it, take in our exhibition Franklin & Friends before it closes on January 31.
Posted by John Anderies at January 15, 2006 07:30 PM
David Waldstreicher, December 7, 4 pm
The Franklin Speaker Series concludes Wednesday, December 7 at 4 pm, Magill Library, Philips Wing. David Waldstreicher, Professor of History at Temple University, is the author of Runaway America: Benjamin Franklin, Slavery and American Revolution. He will speak on the topic of Franklin, Quakerism and Slavery. Free and open to the public.
Posted by John Anderies at December 1, 2005 08:31 PM
David Fox, November 29, 4 pm
The Franklin Speaker Series continues Tuesday, November 29 at 4 pm, Magill Library, Philips Wing. David Fox, Director of the Penn Reading Project at the University of Pennsylvania, will speak about the renowned first-year reading program, which this year featured Franklin's Autobiography. Free and open to the public.
Posted by John Anderies at November 19, 2005 12:50 PM
Answer Key to the Franklin Rebus
Read on for the answer to Benjamin Franklin's rebus, or word puzzle: "The Art of Making Money Plenty In every Man's Pocket: By Doctor Franklin."
At this time when the major complaint is that money is so scarce it must be an act of kindness to instruct the moneyless how they can reinforce their pockets. I will acquaint you with the true secret of money catching, the certain way to fill empty purses and how to keep them always full. Two simple rules well observed will do the business. First, let honesty and labor be thy constant companions. Second, spend one penny every day less than thy clear gains. Then shall thy pockets soon begin to thrive, thy creditors will never insult thee, nor want oppress, nor hunger bite, nor nakedness freeze thee; the whole hemisphere will shine brighter, and pleasure spring up in every corner of thy heart. Now therefore embrace these rules and be Happy.
Posted by John Anderies at November 3, 2005 12:51 PM
David Seaman, October 24, 4 pm
The Franklin Speaker Series begins Monday, October 24 at 4 pm, Magill Library, Philips Wing. David Seaman, Executive Director of the Digital Library Federation, oversaw the creation of a digital copy of Franklin's Autobiography while at the University of Virginia. He will speak about the role of technology and digital libraries in historical research. Free and open to the public.
Posted by John Anderies at October 17, 2005 03:59 PM