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Martha Johnson papers, 1944-1987 (inclusive) 1960-1975 (bulk)

Extent:
3 boxes
Abstract:
Martha Johnson and Doris Thompson owned and operated the Francis Scott Key Bookshop and Johnson & Thompson Literary Agency in Georgetown. During Johnson's many years as a bookseller and literary agent, she met and corresponded with a large number of authors, public officials, editors, and publishers. Additionally, Johnson opened operated a literacy agency along with her friend Doris Thompson. Together they represented many authors including Anne Malcolmson, Elizabeth Kirtland, John Patterson, etc. The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, other papers, and photographs related to Johnson's and Thompson's businesses as well as Johnson's personal life.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

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Donald Brien Collection on Forrest Reid, 1912-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 boxes
Abstract:
This collection consists of Donald Brien's collection of Forrest Reid papers. Materials include printers proofs, annotated manuscripts, loose and mounted photographs, originals and copies of Reid's correspondence with publishers and with friends, a bibliography of Reid's works, and correspondence between Donald Brien and friends of Forrest Reid.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

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Japanese Women in Politics after World War II collection, 1945-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 boxes
Abstract:
Mary Ritter Beard (1876-1958) was an historian and a campaigner for women's suffrage and Ethel B. Weed was a lieutenant in the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces Civil Information and Education Office in Japan. Beard and Weed corresponded, with Weed providing research assistance to Beard for a proposed book on Japanese women's history and Beard providing advice to Weed regarding her activties with the Civil Information and Education Office. The collection consists of documentation regarding the activities of women in politics in Japan after World War II including reports from the General Headquarters of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, election results, documentaion of activities of politicians in the form of reports and newspaper articles, and statements and interviews from Japanese women on the subject of women's involvement in politics.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

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Dorothy Asher (Meyer) '31 scrapbook, 1927-1981 (inclusive) 1927-1931 (bulk)

Extent:
1 manuscripts (scrapbook)
Abstract:
Dorothy "Dot" Asher graduated cum laude from Bryn Mawr College in 1931 with a degree in biology.The Scrapbook of Dorothy Asher (Meyer) '31 comprises the scrapbook kept by Dorothy Asher '31. The scrapbook, which primarily covers the years 1927-1931, consists of newspaper clippings, photographs, and personal memorabilia. The scrapbook provides insight into student life at Bryn Mawr during the late 20s and early 30s.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

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Milton C. Nahm papers, 1920s-1990s (inclusive)

Extent:
5 boxes
Abstract:
Milton Nahm was a professor of Philosophy at Bryn Mawr College from 1945-1972. The Milton Nahm collection houses Nahm's correspondence, papers and other materials. This collection, which spans the 1920s to the 1990s, provides insight into the professional and private lives of Nahm and his wife, Elinor.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

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Ruth Pearce papers, 1950s-1970s

Extent:
1 boxes
Abstract:
Ruth Pearce was a professor of Russian at Bryn Mawr from the 1950s-1970s. The collection has not been dated, but can be inferred to primarily consist of materials from the 1950s-1970s. It consists mostly of works related to the Russian language and culture, and Pearce's manuscript.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

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