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Swarthmore College Student Council records, 1943-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.5 linear ft. (18 boxes)
Abstract:
Contains the records of the Swarthmore College Student Council from 1943-2012, with gaps in some series. Student Council was created in 1937 as a companion organization to the Women's Student Government Association (WSGA) and the Men's Student Government Association (MSGA), charged with governing situations and activities involving both men and women. After 1970, Student Council has been the sole non-judicial student governing body on campus.

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

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Eunomian Literary Society Records, 1872-1897 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The Eunomian Literary Society was a men's debating and speaking club founded at Swarthmore College, Pa., in 1871. In 1913, the group merged with the Delphic Literary Society, forming the Athenaeum. Records include minutes from 1871 to May 1913. Also includes printed copies of the constitution and by-laws and correspondence from 1872 to 1900.

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

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Phi Psi (Swarthmore College) Records, 1889-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:
8 linear ft. (15 boxes)
Abstract:
Contains the records of Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Omicron Psi, and Phi Psi from 1889 to 1967, with gaps in some series. Now a local fraternity at Swarthmore College, Phi Psi began as Pennsylvania Kappa, a chapter of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Pennsylvania Kappa was established in 1889 and was a chapter of Phi Kappa Psi until 1963.

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

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Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Beta Chapter (Swarthmore College) Records, 1890-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.42 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This collection consists of primarily published materials, 1891-1933, relating to Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Beta Chapter, the first sorority to maintain a chapter at Swarthmore College. The Chapter was established in 1891 and laid down in 1933 when the College abolished sororities. Included are national publications of the fraternity, directories of Swarthmore chapter alumnae; an initiation certificate; and a photograph album.

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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