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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.

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

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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).

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

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Ronald M. Surak papers, 1949, 1961-2010, undated

Extent:
6.4 linear feet (; 15 boxes, 3 volumes, 1 flat file)
Abstract:
Ronald M. Surak (1940-2011) was a musician and music teacher from Shamokin, Pennsylvania. He specialized in composition, was particularly interested in computer-generated music, and created several works that combined traditional instruments with electronic music. He taught at the Wilmington Music School in Delaware and Rutgers University at both New Brunswick and Camden in New Jersey. Additionally, he served a director of the Rutgers Center for Computer and Experimental Music. This collection of Surak's papers is comprised mostly of his musical compositions and spans the second half of the twentieth century. In addition to musical scores, there are also programs (for his own performances and performances of his works by others), flyers, clippings, personal notes, and ephemera. There is also a significant group of audio and video recordings of his work on cassettes, CDs, and computer discs.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

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Christ Church records, 1695-2016 (inclusive)

Extent:
200.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Christ Church is an Episcopal church located in the Old City section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1695 as a condition of King Charles II of England's 1681 Charter to William Penn, which allowed for the formation of Church of England congregations in Pennsylvania. Several notable Philadelphians attended services at Christ Church including Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, and members of the Continental Congress. Christ Church records, 1695-2016, document Christ Church and its parish and congregation. The records consist of vestry minutes, parish records, accounting and financial records, deeds, architectural drawings, photographs, and audiovisual materials. In addition, there are materials from parish organizations and affiliated institutions such as Christ Church Hospital, Episcopal School, Christ Church Burial Ground, and Christ Church Preservation Trust. A detailed finding aid is available on-site.

Held at: Christ Church Archives [Contact Us]

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L. Arthur D'Asaro Papers, 1946-2013 (inclusive) 1955-2008 (bulk)

Extent:
91.0 linear feet ((61 record boxes, 1 hollinger box, 1 cd-rom box, 2 photo negative boxes, and 2 oversized boxes) )
Abstract:
Research files, personal files, printed materials, audio-visual materials, electronic storage materials, and photographic materials of American physicist and electronics engineer L. Arthur D'Asaro.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

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Lloyd H. Conover Papers, 1937-2016 (inclusive) 1950-2012 (bulk)

Extent:
6.6 linear feet ((4 record boxes, 1 hollinger box, and 1 half hollinger box))
Abstract:
Professional files, legal files, patent files, personal files, papers and speeches, printed materials, audio-visual materials, and photographic materials of American chemist, pharmaceutical industry executive, and inventor Lloyd H. Conover.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

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Papers of John B. Fenn, 1909-2010 (inclusive) 1970-1990 (bulk)

Extent:
26.6 linear feet (20 boxes)
Abstract:
Biographical materials, correspondence, scientific files, research files, professional files, patent files, and legal files of American analytical chemist and Nobel laureate John B. Fenn.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

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Swarthmore Garden Club Records, 1958-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:
3 linear ft.
Abstract:
The Swarthmore Garden Club, Swarthmore, Pa., was founded in 1958 with the purpose "to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening among both amateur and experienced gardeners." The collection contains minutes and reports, 1958-2014 (with gaps), scrapbooks and other miscellaneous papers.

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

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