Creator: Swarthmore College / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1950">1950</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1999">1999</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Swarthmore College property records, 1687-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:: 65 linear ft.
Abstract:: The Swarthmore College property records include real estate and building appraisals; deeds, mortgages, and leases; reports by Swarthmore committees and external consultants; administrative documents such as budgets and correspondence; blueprints, maps, and plans; and other records pertaining to college buildings and grounds, construction and maintenance, and utilities and resource use.

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

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.

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

Swarthmore College Dean's Office records, 1871-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 55 linear ft.
Abstract:: The Dean of Students oversees vital aspects of student life, including pre-major academic advising, career services, health and psychological services, residential life, multicultural initiatives, and social and extracurricular activities. The Swarthmore College Dean's Office records, circa 1871-2005, include correspondence files, meeting minutes, reports, clippings from the student newspaper ("The Phoenix") and other publications, and other documents pertaining to student life on campus and administrative matters with which past Deans have been involved. Note that access is currently restricted to parts of this collection.

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]

Swarthmore College faculty and staff committees records, circa 1900-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft.
Abstract:: From an initial set of four standing committees of the faculty in 1881, the set of standing and ad-hoc committees of the faculty and staff at Swarthmore College has grown to include dozens of committees. The Swarthmore College faculty and staff committees records, circa 1900-2015, include committee meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, and related documents, arranged alphabetically by committee name.

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

Official Publications of Swarthmore College, 1866-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 70 linear ft.
Abstract:: Publications of Swarthmore College including pre-opening issues relating to its establishment and building. Collection includes Bulletins, Directories, Calendars, Fundraising Publications, Special Events Publications, The Halcyon (yearbook), and Student Publications. McCabe Library is the official depository of the Swarthmore College publications; the archival collection is incomplete and forms part of the larger Swarthmore College Archives.

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

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

Extent:: 3.1 linear ft.
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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College financial records, 1864-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15 linear ft.
Abstract:: The Swarthmore College financial records include materials from the college's Treasurer, Development Office, Finance Office, committees of the Board of Managers, and other entities of the college. Included are bookkeeping records for college finances, student tuition records, both printed and handwritten fundraising materials, and more.

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

Paul M. Pearson (Paul Martin) Papers, 1890-2011 (bulk 1890-1938) (inclusive)

Extent:: 11 linear ft. (22 boxes)
Abstract:: Paul M. Pearson (1871-1938) was a noted Quaker educator, editor, and speaker, a professor of Public Speaking at Swarthmore College, the first civilian governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, an assistant director of the U.S. Housing Authority, and a leading founder and executive in the Chautauqua movement. The collection contains biographical and genealogical materials, personal correspondence (1894-1938), writings (published and manuscript), extensive material on the Swarthmore Chautauqua as well as papers relating to his work with the National Community Foundation, the Virgin Islands, and U.S. Housing Authority. There are also a small number of papers concerning Drew Pearson (1897-1969), his son and a syndicated national columnist.

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

Clippings about Swarthmore College, 1862-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:: 60 linear ft. (95 document boxes, 11 record cartons, and 5 oversized flat boxes)
Abstract:: Original and photocopied clippings from newspapers and other publications cover topics relating to Swarthmore College, its students, faculty, and administrators.

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

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