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Holmes-Webb Family Papers, 1839-1972 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
William B. Webb was a druggist and member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite). He married Rebecca Turner in 1853. Their youngest daughter, Rebecca St. Claire Webb, married Jessie Herman Holmes in 1892. Holmes was a prominent Quaker, taught philosophy and religion at Swarthmore College, and was active in AFSC relief in Europe after World War I. He also served as President of the National Federation of Religious Liberals and was an active member of the Socialist Party. The collection includes correspondence of the Webb and Holmes families, journals of Jesse Herman and Rebecca W. Holmes, and other miscellaneous materials. Of particular interest is the correspondence between the Holmes during his trip overseas and several letters from S. R. Sharma concerning the early Indian self-determination movement and the work of Mahatma Gandhi from 1930 to 1934.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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S. Francis Nicholson Family Papers, 1900-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
11 linear ft. (22 boxes)
Abstract:
S. Francis Nicholson was a prominent Quaker investment banker, longtime officer of Provident National Bank, Philadelphia, and active in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, A.F.S.C., and Friends Fiduciary Corporation. The collection contains correspondence, financial records, memorabilia, and other papers reflecting his career and life with his wife, Evelyn Haworth Nicholson.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Robert D. Cross Papers, 1969-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 linear ft. (14 boxes)
Abstract:
Contains official presidential papers and faculty papers, the bulk of which are correspondence, of Robert D. Cross, ninth president of Swarthmore College (1969-1971). The boxes are arranged into two series, General Correspondence and Faculty Correspondence.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Little Theater Club (Swarthmore College) Records, 1924-1970; 1946-1969 (bulk) (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear ft. (7 boxes and 1 volume)
Abstract:
The Little Theater Club was established at Swarthmore College about 1922 to create a stable foundation for theatrical projects and coordinate productions on campus. No course credit was given for participation. After Swarthmore created a Drama Department in 1968/69, the Little Theater Club became inactive. The collection contains the records of the Little Theater Club of Swarthmore College, 1924-1969, including programs, scripts, clippings, financial records, and related materials. Also scrapbooks and production photo albums, 1946-1980, of Barbara Pearson Lange Godfrey, director of the Little Theater Club from 1946 to 1962.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Tau Alpha Omicron Records, 1926-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Tau Alpha Omicron, a men's Greek fraternity, was founded at Swarthmore College in 1907. It became part of the national fraternity Phi Delta Theta before 1923, designated Pennsylvania Kappa Chapter. Its charter was revoked in 1958 when its members protested the national organization's racial, ethnic, and religious restrictions on membership. It then became a local fraternity, resuming its original name. The collection contains primarily the original building bonds retired by the College and related financial information and correspondence compiled by the Tau Alpha Omicron Alumni Corporation.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Eugene M. Lang papers, 1919-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.33 linear ft. (8 document boxes)
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Eugene M. Lang (1919-2017) was an American businessman and philanthropist, known for founding an innovative intellectual property firm and for his support of higher education. A 1938 graduate of Swarthmore College, Lang served on the Board of Managers for decades and was one of its most generous donors. This collection consists primarily of letters between Eugene M. Lang and his wife Theresa, from 1944 (shortly before their marriage) into the 1960s, while Eugene was travelling extensively internationally for business; as well as the text of speeches given by Eugene Lang from 1970 into the early 2010s. There are also a large number of letters between Eugene and his parents while he was a student at Swarthmore College, 1934-1938, and coursework from Swarthmore classes. The collection contains some additional correspondence and a small amount of other material, including drawings by Eugene, newspaper clippings, a few photographs, and other documents. There are also 6 reels of 8-mm film.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Clippings about Swarthmore College, 1862-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
60 linear ft. (95 document boxes, 11 record cartons, and 5 oversized flat boxes)
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Original and photocopied clippings from newspapers and other publications cover topics relating to Swarthmore College, its students, faculty, and administrators.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Swarthmore Borough Photographs, 1880-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 cubic ft. (4 binders)
Abstract:
This collection consists of 4 binders of original and copy photographs and negatives, dating from approximately 1880 to 2005, of the Swarthmore Borough, located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Many of the images were used in the book Swarthmore Illustrated: A Centennial History by Susanna K. Morikawa and Patricia C. O'Donnell (1993).

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Walter Holt photographs of Swarthmore College, 1965-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.9 cubic ft. (7 binders)
Abstract:
Walter Holt, a Media, Pa., professional photographer, was commissioned by Swarthmore College from 1965-1995. He photographed Commencements and Inaugurations, Alumni days, and other special events as well as campus scenes and student and faculty portraits.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Swarthmore College alumni files, 1869-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:
250 linear ft.
Abstract:
Files created by the alumni office and added to over time by Friends Historical Library staff. These files typically contain basic information about the student (occupation, residence, etc.), newspaper clippings and obituaries, correspondence with the alumni office (usually about donations), and sometimes other material. Occassionally includes photographs.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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