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Gibbons family photographs, 1880-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:

.64 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

The Gibbons family were Quakers in the Chester County / Delaware County area. They were heavily involved in philanthropic work, donating funds for a Sunday School to Swarthmore Presbyterian Church, and founding the Gibbons Home. This collection is composed of Gibbons family images--portraits of individuals, travel photos, and prints/photos of residences, among others. Card photos, tintypes, a few loose color photographs, and others are found in this collection.

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

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Abby Hopper Gibbons Family Photographs, 1854-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:

.3 cubic ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

Abigail Hopper Gibbons (1801-1893) was an important figure in many of the reform movements in the middle and late nineteenth century. Like her father, Isaac T. Hopper (1771-1852), "Abby" Gibbons was an ardent abolitionist and dedicated to prison reform. This collection includes: a carte de visite album compiled by Abby Hopper Gibbons; a daguerreotype of Abby with her husband James and children; and photographs of her descendents, the Dunning family.

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