Repository: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College / Organization: Swarthmore College / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1985">1985</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1989">1989</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Leandre Jackson photographs of Black student life at Swarthmore College, 1970-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Leandre Jackson, a professional photographer, graduated from Swarthmore College in 1975 and served as Director of Swarthmore's Black Cultural Center 1975-1977 (full time from 1975-1976 and part time from 1976-1977. This collection consist of photographs taken by Leandre Jackson and displayed in a February 2015 exhibition at the Swarthmore College Library entitled "Proof of Black Life."

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

Swarthmore College audiovisual materials, 1925-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 50 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection consists of audio and audiovisual materials in various formats, collected at various times from various sources, about Swarthmore or documenting life at the College.

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

Phi Sigma Kappa, Phi Chapter Records, 1921-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The Phi Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa was established at Swarthmore College in 1906. By 1991, it was abolished, a victim of mounting debt and student disinterest. The collection includes correspondence, 1956-1957, concerning the Chapter's pledging of an African American, the first at the College; other correspondence mostly concerning the mounting debt; and agreements and leases.

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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.

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Swarthmore College General Reference Files, 1921-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15 linear ft. (workroom file cabinets)
Abstract:: Contains topical reference files on Swarthmore College including buildings and grounds, history, activities, events, etc. Files compiled by staff of Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.

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Swarthmore College employee photographs, 1864-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection consists of photographs of Swarthmore College faculty, staff, administrators, and Board Members, from the time of the College's founding into the 21st century. Photographs collected by the Friends Historical Library from various sources internal and external to the College.

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Swarthmore College Office of Institutional Research records, 1947-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.1 linear ft.
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George B. Jackson (George Bement) Family Papers, 1694-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (6 boxes)
Abstract:: George B. Jackson, Swarthmore College Class of 1921, was a New York Quaker businessman. A member of New York Monthly Meeting, he was interested in family history and compiled the collection which contains farm daybooks of his great grandfather James M. Jackson of Quakertown and the memoirs of his grandfather, William Morris Jackson, Quaker businessman, reformer, and Trustee of Swarthmore College. The collection also contains genealogical information on the Jackson, Bacon, Chapin and Morris families, as well as personal correspondence and other papers.

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

Leah Smith office files, 1971-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12.7 linear ft. (31 boxes)
Abstract:: Leah Smith was an administrator at Swarthmore College, at various times holding the positions of Assistant to the President and Director of Institutional Research, as well as Acting Associate Provost and Acting Dean of the College. This collection is made up of materials amassed by Leah J. Smith in her role as Assistant to the President (also included are some materials carried over from the Assistant to the President prior to Smith).

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

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