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

Quaker Disciplines, 1689-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9 linear ft.
Abstract:: The Society of Friends or Quakers (the terms are synonymous) was founded in the middle of the seventeenth century in England by George Fox and others. The Friends Historical Library has collected Quaker disciplines since its founding in 1871. FHL is also the official repository for the records of seven American yearly meetings.

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

Linda Chidsey writings and speeches, 1995-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: Letters, articles, and speeches by Linda Chidsey, former Clerk of New York Yearly Meeting and acknowledged minister. Of special interest are the materials that relate to the peace testimony after the attacks of September 11, 2001 and renewal in the Society of Friends.

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

James A. Michener ('29) Papers, 1890-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.25 linear ft. (4 document boxes and 3 flat boxes)
Abstract:: James A. Michener (1907-1997, Swarthmore College class of 1929) was a bestselling American author of more than four dozen books. His first, Tales of the South Pacific and published when he was 40, won the Pulitzer Prize. The bulk of this collection is clippings about James A. Michener and foreign stamps collected by him.

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

Swarthmore College photographs, 1864-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 60 cubic ft.
Abstract:: This collection consists of photographs of Swarthmore College from the time of the College's founding into the 21st century. College buildings, students, alumni, employees, activities, events, and other subjects are depicted. Photographs collected by the Friends Historical Library from various sources internal and external to the College.

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

John T. Diebold scrapbooks, 1880-1999 (inclusive) 1937-1999 (bulk)

Extent:: 40 linear ft. (89 volumes)
Abstract:: The American businessman John T. Diebold, founder of the Diebold Group, Inc. and author of the management classic Automation, was a graduate of Swarthmore College (class of 1949). This collection consists of 89 scrapbooks carefully constructed by Diebold to document his life and the major events of his business career and personal life.

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

Friends General Conference Photos, 1894-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.6 cubic ft. (10 binders and 1 oversized box)
Abstract:: Founded in 1900, when Hicksite yearly meetings joined together, the FGC is dedicated to holding annual meetings intended to nurture Quaker faith, practice, and inclusivity. In this collection, dated from 1894 to 1997, the yearly FGC meetings are photographed and presented in loose black and white and color photographs that show conference attendees and locations.

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

Margery Rubin New York Yearly Meeting photographs, 1985-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 cubic ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Margery Rubin was a Quaker involved with a variety of Friends organizations including New York Yearly Meeting, the American Friends Service Committee, and Friends Journal. This collection consists primarily of black and white photographs, with a few color photographs, from the 1980s and 1990s. There are portraits of individuals and group portraits, mostly from New York Yearly Meeting sessions. There are also photos of Powell House (New York Yearly Meeting's retreat center) and some other miscellaneous shots.

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

Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College slide collection, 1925-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8.6 cubic ft. (13 boxes)
Abstract:: The Arthur Hoyt Scott Horticultural Foundation was established at Swarthmore College in 1929 as a memorial to Arthur Hoyt Scott (1874-1927). The intention of the Foundation was to focus on plantings appropriate to Eastern Pennsylvania, creating a practical "garden of ideas" for amateur gardeners while at the same time improving the campus. The name changed to Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College in 1986. This collection consists of slides of plants, the Scott Arboretum, Arboretum employees, and other arboretums.

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

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting workcamps photographs, 1950-2002 (inclusive)

Extent:: .6 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: The Weekend Workcamps Program originated on the eve of World War II. It provides volunteers and opportunity to work in an inner city community, interact with neighbors, and dialog on peace and justice issues. Today the Friends' Workcamp Program operates under the auspices of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting's Standing Committee on Peace and Concerns. This collection includes miscellaneous photographs, primarily of Weekend Workcamps in the Philadelphia area, but also has some images of international workcamps and other projects.

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

Niles family photographs and slides, 1881-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.13 cubic ft. (22 boxes)
Abstract:: Mary Cushing (Howard) Niles (1900-1993) was a pioneer in the field of personnel management, and her husband, Henry E. Niles (1900-1993), was a management executive. Both were active in Quaker concerns. This collection includes formal portraits of family members, career-related pictures, travel photos, family photos, photos of family friends, and miscellaneous photos, along with slides and negatives.

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

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