Subject: Quakers -- Pennsylvania and Universities and colleges / Creator: Bond, Elizabeth Powell, 1841-1926 / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1935">1935</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1939">1939</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Quakers -- Pennsylvania Subject Universities and colleges Creator Bond, Elizabeth Powell, 1841-1926 Year 1935 to 1939

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (10 box)
Abstract:: Elizabeth Powell Bond (1841-1926) served for four years as Matron of Swarthmore College and was appointed as its first Dean of Women in 1890. She retired in 1906. 1906. A birthright Quaker and lifelong member of the Society of Friends, she played an important role in the development of coeducation at the College. (1860-1926), diaries and journals (1856-1925), business papers, speeches and articles, pictures, and memorabilia. Correspondents include Louisa M. Alcott, Ellen Emerson, Hannah Clothier Hull, William Lloyd Garrison, and others.

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

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