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Jesse Herman Holmes Papers, 1905-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Jesse Herman Holmes (1864-1942), was a Quaker philosophy professor at Swarthmore College, 1900-1937. Holmes was an active participant in AFSC relief after World War I, travelling to oversee work in reconstruction throughout Europe. Holmes was the president of the National Federation of Religious Liberals and an active member of the Socialist party. Collection contains correspondence, biographical data, writings, and sermons. Also audio cassettes of reminiscences of friends, former students, and others, compiled by Albert J. Wahl, and relating to Holmes' life and career as an influential philosophy professor at Swarthmore College (1900-1937).

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

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Elliott Richardson reminiscences, 1963, 1963

Extent:
3 folders
Abstract:
Handwritten (partial) and typed copies of reminiscences of Elliott Richardson, 1881-1941. Elliott Richardson, II, (1881-1964) served as long-time Borough Manager of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Swarthmore College, 1902.

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

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Erroll B. Hay course papers, 1892-1895 (inclusive)

Extent:
.0625 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is an assortment of academic papers from Hay's time at Haverford. Topics of these papers include Shakespeare, early Greek philosophy, rugby, college athletics, personal reflections, and immigration. Additionally, there is a script for a play, "Burial of '95", written by Hay.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]