Repository: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College / Organization: Swarthmore College / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1905">1905</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1909">1909</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Swarthmore College Athletic Association Records, 1877-1926 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains records of the Swarthmore College Athletic Association (SCAA), a student organization that held various administrative responsibilities relating to men's athletics. It was founded in 1877 and dissolved ca. 1939. The collection also contains materials concerning the Athletic Advisory Committee, Athletic Committee, and Athletic Advisory Board, organizations that facilitated cooperation on athletic issues between the SCAA and alumni and faculty.

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

Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums, 1870-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:: 18 linear ft.
Abstract:: Contains scrapbooks, autograph books, and albums compiled by Swarthmore College students, 1870-1960.

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

Swarthmore College Songs and Skits, 1876-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 document boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains skits, songs, and related material concerning Swarthmore College.

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

Swarthmore College classes records, 1869-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.5 linear ft.
Abstract:: Contains materials pertinent to each class, such as: class business records (constitution, accounts, meeting minutes); clippings; correspondence with Alumni Office; reunion planning materials; reunion yearbooks; class day materials (programs, speeches); commencement materials (press releases, information about honorary degree recipients, commencement speaker speeches/remarks); and more.

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

Swarthmore College faculty and staff files, 1869-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15 linear ft.
Abstract:: Individual files on some past faculty and staff members containing newspaper clippings, obituaries, often a CV, and similar materials.

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

John Russell Hayes Papers, 1880-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:: John Russell Hayes (1866-1945) was a Quaker educator, poet, and Librarian of Swarthmore College, 1906-1927 and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, 1927-1935. The collection contains letters received by Hayes, 1887-1936, diaries covering the period 1880-1935, and miscellaneous papers including an album of collected manuscript samples of contemporary poets. The diaries include poetry and cover personal and Swarthmore College activities and concerns.

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Joanna Wharton Lippincott Correspondence, 1877-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Joanna Wharton Lippincott (1858-1938) was the eldest daughter of Joseph Wharton, prominent Philadelphia Quaker businessman and philanthropist. She was a lifelong Quaker and served on the Board of Managers of Swarthmore College. The collection consists primarily of family correspondence, and the majority of the correspondence is from Anna Lovering Wharton, her mother.

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

Darlington Family Papers, 1831-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: 28 linear ft. (57 boxes (and photographs))
Abstract:: This collection contains the papers of the Darlington family of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and Woodstown, New Jersey. Quakers with strong ties to Swarthmore College, the family was involved in education, social and peace concerns, and businesses in the Philadelphia area. Charles J. Darlington (1894-1966) served as Clerk of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends during the reunification of the two Philadelphia Yearly Meetings. The collection includes family correspondence relating to the Darlington, Shortlidge, Gause, and Palmer families as well as genealogical research and 20th century Quaker activities.

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

Joseph Swain Papers, 1891-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8.5 linear ft. (17 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains the official and personal correspondences and related papers of Joseph Swain, sixth president of Swarthmore College (1891-1921). He was notable for presiding over the development of the college into a top-ranked academic institution.

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

Swarthmore College photographs, 1864-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 60 cubic ft.
Abstract:: This collection consists of photographs of Swarthmore College from the time of the College's founding into the 21st century. College buildings, students, alumni, employees, activities, events, and other subjects are depicted. Photographs collected by the Friends Historical Library from various sources internal and external to the College.

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

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