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John Barnes Trustees Records, 1880-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:

10 linear ft.

Abstract:

Records of Barnes Trustees Inc., formed in 1949 to hold in trust for Abington Meeting and School the land deeded for its use February of 1697. Also included in their responsibility are investments made with funds received from land sales over time.

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Swarthmore College General Reference Files, 1921-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:

15 linear ft. (workroom file cabinets)

Abstract:

Contains topical reference files on Swarthmore College including buildings and grounds, history, activities, events, etc. Files compiled by staff of Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.

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Swarthmore Living Wage and Democracy Campaign records, 1970-2016 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.67 linear ft. (4 document boxes)

Abstract:

The Swarthmore Living Wage and Democracy Campaign (SLW&DC), composed primarily of students with participation of staff and faculty, lobbiyed for a comprehensive living wage on campus and for greater transparency in the College's decision-making. SLW&DC formed in 2000 wound down in 2004 after the Board of Managers passed a proposal that met most of their demands. This collection was assembled by Kae Kalwaic, a staff member in the Education Department at Swarthmore from 1993-2017, who was active in SLW&DC.

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Swarthmore College employee photographs, 1864-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:

8 linear ft.

Abstract:

This collection consists of photographs of Swarthmore College faculty, staff, administrators, and Board Members, from the time of the College's founding into the 21st century. Photographs collected by the Friends Historical Library from various sources internal and external to the College.

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Thomson-Eyre Family Albums, 1860-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:

.51 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

This collection consists of 5 photograph albums, dating from approximately 1860-1895, from Mary Sullivan Patterson, a Quaker historian and genealogist. The collection contains mostly of family member portaits.

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Emmor Roberts transcribed letters to Israel Roberts, transcript not dated. original letters dated 1875-1877 (inclusive)

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

Collection of typed transcribed letters written by Emmor Robert, New Jersey Quaker farmer, to his son, Israel Roberts, a student at Swarthmore College, Class of 1878. Contains descriptions of daily life on the farm, family and Quaker local news.

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De Armand Family Album, 1870-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:

.13 cubic ft. (half a box, stored with pa-048)

Abstract:

This collection consists of a family album of cartes de visite depicting prominent Friends and members of various Quaker families. The album seemed to belong to William Webster, whose family immigrated to Woodbridge, New Jersey circa 1685 and who helped in the development of Plainfield, New Jersey and the Plainfield Meeting House in the late 1700s.

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Swarthmore College Photograph Albums, 1876-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:

4.12 cubic ft. (16 boxes)

Abstract:

This collection contains 31 photograph albums, dating from approximately 1876 to 1975, that document Swarthmore College social life and campus views. Various sources donated the material, and the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College made an artifical collection in 3/2005 that combined all the photos into one group.

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Morrell Family Album, 1860-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:

.3 cubic ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

This collection consists of a large family album of tintypes, cabinet cards, and cartes de visite depicting members of the Morrell family. The Morrell family was a prominent land-holding family in Kittery and North Berwick, Maine. John Morrell settled the area circa 1676 and was a Quaker at a time when Friends were persecuted; nevertheless, he and his descendents continued their association with the Society of Friends.

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New York Yearly Meeting collection of papers concerning slavery, 1778-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

The collection contains a small number of miscellaneous papers relating to efforts within New York Yearly Meeting to support the manumission of enslaved people, abolition, and education of formerly enslaved people, 1778-1870. Most are copies of reports presented to New York Monthly Meeting or to the Yearly Meeting, compiled as a reference file.

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