Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / Language: English / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1915">1915</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1919">1919</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

George A. Hoadley photograph collection, circa 1890-1929 (bulk)

Extent:: 6 linear ft. (2 letter size boxes, plus small boxes for glass photographs)
Abstract:: The collection contains photographs taken by George A. Hoadley, long-time professor of physics at Swarthmore College and secretary of the Franklin Institute. A founder of the Swarthmore College Camera Club, he was a avid amateur photographer. Approximately 2,000 of his glass negatives were preserved in the family home; they illustrate Swarthmore College and local homes and sites from circa 1899-1929.

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

Hunn-Karsner Photograph Collection., 1870-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft.
Abstract:: The collection contains photographs of the family of Quakers Ezekiel Hunn and Lydia Jones Sharpless Hunn and their granddaughter, Katherine Hunn Karsner, who married Joseph Reed Karsner in 1930. Compiled Katherine Hunn Karsner, it includes 19th century family albums, early twentieth century photographs, and also focuses on Katherine's daughter, Mary Ann Karsner Kegler (1932-1983) who moved to Alaska as a college student and was one of the founders of Chena Ridge Monthly Meeting.

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

Maris-Pickering Family Papers, 1864-1939 and undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft. (7 boxes)
Abstract:: The collection consists primarily of correspondence received by Frank Maris and Anna Pickering Maris.

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

Anna Simpson White correspondence, 1868-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:: ,5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The collection contains the correspondence of Anna M. Simpson White (1866-1965), daughter of David and Tacie Satterthwaite Simpson of Langhorne, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She was a birthright member of Falls Monthly Meeting. In 1871 the family transferred to Middletown Monthly Meeting where in 1905 Anna married Ashton White, a local farmer. He died in 1911. The correspondence contains primarily informal letters received from family and friends with mention of family, Quaker meetings, and travel. Also includes a small number of miscellaneous letters received by distant cousins, Emily A. Stackhouse and Emily Tomlinson, and invitations and announcements received by Anna and her parents.

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

Emma Johnson Power family papers, 1872-1990 (inclusive) 1872-1922 (bulk)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The collection contains primarily correspondence received by Emma Johnson Power, Swarthmore College Class of 1882 and a member of Green Street Monthly Meeting. A number of the letters were sent by her husband, Edward S. Power, a Philadelphia physician/pharmacologist, during his European travels. Also includes a file of genealogical and biographical information on the Johnson and Power families and a small amount of miscellaneous papers.

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

Rebecca Mary Hannum correspondence, 1918-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 folders
Abstract:: The collection contains the correspondence of Rebecca Mary Hannum (1889-1984) mostly related to her work with the American Friends Service Committee child feeling program in post WWI Germany, 1921-1924 and Peasant Industries, Poland. After the child feeling project was transferred to local groups in Germany, Mary Hannum became involved with the Peasant Industries program which supported women's handwork for sale in the United States and elsewhere. Her personal and business letters contain detailed descriptions of relief work in Germany, travel, and administration of the Peasant Industries. Also included are three letters presumably from her brothers sent from Camp Greenleaf Detention Camp, Tennessee, and typed carbons of reports of relief workers in Poland and Russia including a diary of Quaker relief worker Beulah Hurley.

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

Quaker-themed sheet music, 1910-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 items
Abstract:: Early 20th century Quaker-themed sheet music with illustrated title pages.

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

Friends Historical Library Quaker schools reference files, 1900-2000 (bulk)

Extent:: 25 linear ft.
Abstract:: PG2 Quaker Schools Reference Files consists primarily of pamphlets, newspaper clippings, ephemera, and other materials (mostly secondary source), collected at various times from various sources, and organized by school. Most of the schools were established by Quakers or Quaker organizations.

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

George Fox Club of Philadelphia records, 1918

Extent:: 1 folders
Abstract:: The George Fox Club was organized in 1918 by a group of Quaker men in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to express support for the war effort. The small collection includes a brief typed history (carbon copy) of the organization; two copies of the Articles of Association of the George Fox Club of Philadelphia, one edited; and copies of Advices for Friends and Statement of Loyalty. Also a printed correction/addendum in which Friends added their names in support and one member announced that his name had been included in error.

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

Byberry Philosophical Society Minutes, 1837-1925, 1927-1959 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 volumes
Abstract:: Minutes of the Byberry Philosophical Society which was formed in the early nineteenth century for the "acquisition and promotion of scientific knowledge." The group collected specimens of flora, fauna, minerals, and items of historic interest and eventually erected a building to hold the collection. Almost all of their members were Quakers, but this was not a condition of membership.

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

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