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Swarthmore College Alumni Records and Surveys, 1894-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.8 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

This series contains Alumni Records Office procedures documents as well as alumni surveys conducted by the College and various committees. Arthur Beardsley's 1894 survey of alumni was used as the basis for The Alumni Historical Catalogue, 1873-1892. A survey conducted by an alumni group, The Garnet Band, was used gain support for the resumption of Swarthmore-Haverford football and the weekly publication of the Phoenix. After World War I, the Dean's Office conducted a survey of the military experience of men students. Collection also contains procedures documents and computing instructions for the Alumni Records Office in the 1970s.

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