Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1950">1950</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1999">1999</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Dana Papers, 1914-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.83 linear ft. (10 linear in.)
Abstract:: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Dana was a writer and pacifist who taught comparative literature at Columbia University from 1912 until 1917. Dana lost his teaching post as an opponent of American participation in World War I. Dana continued to advocate civil liberties and the rights of conscientious objectors.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Hornell Hart Collected Papers, 1948-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.17 linear ft. (2 linear in.)
Abstract:: Material includes correspondence, and Hart's study made with Duke University students"Towards Consensus for World Law and Order." Also includes copies of various drafts of his "Manhattan Project for Social Science" along with a summary of it by him, the latter received the Edward L. Bernays Atomic Energy Award so judged by a committee from the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues in 1948.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Rockland County Peace Association Records, 1930-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.75 linear ft. (1.75 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Rockland County Peace Association was a small local peace group begun in 1930 to stimulate popular education and public opinion with a view to the prevention of war. It carried on relief work during World War II through the American Friends Service Committee.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Anna Louise Strong Collected Papers, 1910-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (3 linear in.)
Abstract:

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Joseph W. Reilly Collected Papers, 1945-1950 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear inches.)
Abstract:: The collection includes information about the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Council, the Friendship Cooperative House, the conference of the National Youth Assembly Against Universal Military Training, Washington D.C. February 15-16, 1948, the Philadelphia Resist Conscription Committee, the Philadelphia Youth Council to Oppose Conscription, the Philadelphia Town Meeting of Youth and Vets, and the Veterans Commission on Court-Martial Cases.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

"The Trial of William Penn", 1950

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The script of Columbia Broadcasting Company's 1950 production of "The Trial of William Penn" is a dramatic retelling of the last day of Penn's trial.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Records: Joint Committee on the Religious Life of Our Society (1944-1950), 1944-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: In 3mo 1944, Rufus Jones published an article, "Are We Ready," in Friends Intelligencer. In response to his concern for deepening the spiritual life of the Religious Society of Friends, members of both the Race Street and Arch Street Philadelphia Yearly Meetings gathered six months later in the meeting house at 15th and Race Streets. Records include minutes, correspondence, and publications.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Ashton Monthly Meeting Records, 1887-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft.
Abstract:

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Lincoln Monthly Meeting Records, 1834-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.75 linear ft.
Abstract:

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Brookfield Monthly Meeting Records, 1815-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.31 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: Includes: Minutes, 1902-1950; Christian Endeavor Society Minutes, 1903-1936; Register-births and deaths, 1815-1938.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Haverford College Government House records, 1942-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: .083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains a volume with names, date, residences, and remarks by people who stayed in Government House at Haverford between 1942 and 1950.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Charles E. Fehon Papers, circa 1947-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 boxes
Abstract:: Consists primarily of original artwork created by Charles E. Fehon, Princeton Class of 1950, during the process of designing sets and costumes for Princeton theater groups including Theatre Intime, University Players, and the Triangle Club.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

Kenneth S. Clark Papers, 1901-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9 boxes
Abstract:: Kenneth Sherman Clark was a member of the Princeton Class of 1905 and an active participant in Triangle Club during his time at Princeton. Consists of the personal papers and sheet music of Kenneth Sherman Clark spanning his time at Princeton as well as his later career.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

Soviet student schoolwork, 1928-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.8 linear_foot (2 boxes and oversized folders)
Abstract:: Following the 1917 Revolution, the Soviet Union implemented education strategies that resulted in an enormous increase in literacy across the nation. This collection consists of schoolwork created by Soviet students from 1928 to 1950. Students included children as young as five years old through the 7th grade as well as women who were part of the Soviet Union's efforts to significantly increase the literacy of its population. Across the board, student work focuses on Soviet ideology and includes copybooks, drawings, booklets relating to collectivization, and propaganda posters.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Benjamin Strong Collection, 1917-1950 (inclusive) 1925-1940 (bulk)

Extent:: 17 boxes and 2 items
Abstract:: Benjamin Strong was a prominent New York banker who was instrumental in the foundation and success of the Federal Reserve Bank. This collection contains records pertaining to the former Benjamin Strong Collection of Foreign Public Finance in Princeton University Library, which was funded by Strong with the objective of acquiring books and original source material chronicling the development of foreign public finance, central banking, and international trade.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

Joseph Wharton Lippincott manuscripts, 1940-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.6 linear feet (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection consists of manuscripts of Joseph W. Lippincott, including a manuscript of The Wahoo Bobcat; and manuscripts and typescripts of Black Wings, Phantom Deer, and Wildernss Champion. The manuscripts are not illustrated.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Miscellaneous music manuscripts, 1818-1950 (inclusive) 1847-1950 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.33 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: This is a collection of miscellaneous music material, including manuscript scores, printed scores, and printed sheet music. In addition to the music material, there is a letter and a photograph which were sent to Benedict Nenninger.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]