Repository: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College / Place: Swarthmore (Pa.) -- Social life and customs - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 8 linear ft. (stored in file cabinet, fhl workroom)
Abstract:: The Swarthmore Historical Society was established in 1988 to document, preserve, and protect the historic resources of the Borough of Swarthmore, Pa. Its archives were deposited in Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. The collection contains general reference files concerning the history, organizations, and activities of the Borough, combining materials collected by Swarthmore Historical Society together with reference files and photographs compiled by Friends Historical Library. Of particular interest are the field surveys on historic structures compiled for the Swarthmore Historic Resources Survey.

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

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Records of the Poets' Circle of Swarthmore, Pa., founded in 1918.

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Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Friendly Open House was a senior citizens group founded in 1949 in Swarthmore, Pa., under the name "Older Persons Open House." In 1951, the name was changed to Friendly Open House. The group met in the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church with financial support from other local churches and organizations. The purpose was to provide stimulating programs and offer various activities and projects. The final meeting was in May 1996. An women's all-volunteer Sponsor Committee organized the program.

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Extent:: 1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Records of the Swarthmore Nativity Pageant, presented in the Borough of Swarthmore, Pa., since 1938. Performances are staged on the campus of Swarthmore College. Includes correspondence, scripts, financial records, and other related papers.

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Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Contains the script, slides, VHS tape, and DVD generated from Dave Narbeth's 1975 presentation on the history of Swarthmore Borough, Pa.

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

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Records of Girl Scout Troop #16, the first Girl Scout troop in Swarthmore, Pa., founded 1922.

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Extent:: .5 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:: The collection of Swarthmore College lantern slides contains historic images of the College and Borough of Swarthmore and photographs of College events and activities. The core of the collection was the selection presented by Professor George A. Hoadley at the Alumni Banquet on June 9, 1917. An avid amateur photographer, he served as the president of the Swarthmore College Camera Club which sponsored an annual lantern slide exhibition. The lantern slides were created from a number of sources including photographs by Charles Doron, James Vail, Herbert N. Noxon, and Broadbent and Phillips. In addition to the Hoadley slides, the collection also includes colored photographs by John Wister relating to the College and Crum Woods, lantern slides made from the campus plans of Karchner and Livingston (1931), and glass plate negatives by James Vail.

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