Repository: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College / Online Content: Not Available / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1995">1995</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1999">1999</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Swarthmore College Board of Managers Records, 1862-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:: 40 linear ft.
Abstract:: Includes the records that document the work of the Board of Managers of Swarthmore College beginning in 1862, together with the records of the Board of Managers of the Friends Educational Association (1862). Also included are the records of committees appointed by the Board to oversee the operation of the College from its founding to the present. Records consist of minutes, committees of the Board, lists of members, resolutions, reports, papers of individual members of the Board, and secondary works and reference files relating to the Board of Managers.

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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.

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Alfred H. Bloom papers, approximately 1973-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: Alfred H. Bloom was the 13th President of Swarthmore College (1991-2009). One of Swarthmore's longest-serving presidents, he emphasized the importance of intellectual rigor, diversity, and social responsibility on campus, and is best known for revitalizing the Honors Program and eliminating varsity football. A linguistics scholar, Bloom formerly held faculty positions at Swarthmore College and Pitzer College, and resigned from his Swarthmore Presidency to become Vice Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi. This small collection includes a large amount of material about the football controversy, as well as an assortment of other papers from Bloom's presidency, and a small amount of material relating to his personal affairs and research.

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Swarthmore College Physical Education and Athletics Department records, 1921-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.67 linear ft.
Abstract:: Some structured exercise program, physical education or "physical culture," has always been required of Swarthmore students as a condition of enrollment or graduation, from its earliest years into the 21st century. In 1888 Swarthmore College formed a Department of Physical Culture, now known as the Physical Education Department. The Swarthmore College Physical Education and Athletics Department records, 1921-1996, includes reports on the department, sports news releases, and other departmental-wide records; women's physical education logs and scorebooks from women's sports games; men's sports statistics; and programs, clippings, and score sheets from sports played by both genders.

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J. Roland Pennock Papers, 1930-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Roland Pennock was a prominent professor of Political Science at Swarthmore College where he taught from 1932 to 1976. This collection contains memorial letters which were received by the college following his death in 1995; writings including journal articles, speeches, contributions to reference publications, and reviews of his books; and his papers concerning the College committees on which he served, including Educational Policy, Divestment, and Honors.

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Swarthmore College Meetings of the Faculty Records, 1877-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.2 linear ft. (12 vol. and 1 box (plus 4 reels microfilm))
Abstract:: This series includes the minutes and miscellaneous records of the Faculty, in both original paper format and microfilm. The minutes for the first meeting covered in Vol. 1, for 3rd mo. 5, 1877, start with approval of the minutes of the previous meeting, indicating that there is probably a missing volume.

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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.

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Swarthmore College Admissions and Financial Aid records, 1869-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear ft.
Abstract:: In the early years of Swarthmore College, applicants applied directly to the College President and the cost of attendance was $350 per year. In the 21st century, a separately staffed Admissions Office and an Office of Financial Aid exist to support these functions. This small collection, dating from 1869 to 2003, includes admissions blanks, lists of applicants, reports, and other materials that document Swarthmore's admissions and financial aid policies and procedures.

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Intercultural Center Records, 1988-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 linear ft. (16 boxes and 1 photograph album in a slip case)
Abstract:: The Intercultural Center (IC) at Swarthmore College was founded in 1992 to promote systemic change toward a multicultural perspective across the institution and to foster community-building and collaboration among diverse groups within and outside of the college. The collection contains records relating to the founding of the IC and its activiites, as well as records that detail the activities of groups within the IC, specfically HOLA (Hispanics Organized for Latino Awareness/Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness), SAO (Swarthmore Asian Organization), SQU (Swarthmore Queer Union), and NASA (Native American Student Association).

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James Michener (Class of 1973) Papers, 1998-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.75 linear ft.
Abstract:: James Michener, Class of 1973, attended Swarthmore College after serving in the U.S. Army in Asia twice during the Vietnam War. One of his letters was included in the book Letters from Vietnam (Random House, 2004) by Bill Adler. His experiences in the service drew him back to the region after graduation, where he has lived since 1987. This collection draws from his writings and correspondence with teacher Kingdon Swayne, a retired diplomat whose principal postings were in Asia.

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