Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Year 1950 to 1954

Cropwell Monthly and Preparative Meetings Records, 1787-2009. (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. and 0.371 gb
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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Darby Monthly Meeting Records, 1670-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 30 linear ft. and 12 gb (digitized surrogate of minute book held at hsp)
Abstract:

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

Evesham Monthly Meeting Records, 1682-1956 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.75 linear ft.
Abstract:

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

Swarthmore College Physical Education and Athletics Department records, 1921-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.67 linear ft.
Abstract:: Some structured exercise program, physical education or "physical culture," has always been required of Swarthmore students as a condition of enrollment or graduation, from its earliest years into the 21st century. In 1888 Swarthmore College formed a Department of Physical Culture, now known as the Physical Education Department. The Swarthmore College Physical Education and Athletics Department records, 1921-1996, includes reports on the department, sports news releases, and other departmental-wide records; women's physical education logs and scorebooks from women's sports games; men's sports statistics; and programs, clippings, and score sheets from sports played by both genders.

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

J. Roland Pennock Papers, 1930-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Roland Pennock was a prominent professor of Political Science at Swarthmore College where he taught from 1932 to 1976. This collection contains memorial letters which were received by the college following his death in 1995; writings including journal articles, speeches, contributions to reference publications, and reviews of his books; and his papers concerning the College committees on which he served, including Educational Policy, Divestment, and Honors.

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

Brand Blanshard Papers, circa 1920-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:: .63 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Brand Blanshard was a Quaker philosopher, writer, and teacher. He taught philosophy at Swarthmore College 1925-1944 and subsequently at Yale University until 1962 where he served as the chairman of the Philosophy Department. The collection contains primarily published writings and some correspondence and unpublished speeches.

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

Swarthmore College Meetings of the Faculty Records, 1877-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.2 linear ft. (12 vol. and 1 box (plus 4 reels microfilm))
Abstract:: This series includes the minutes and miscellaneous records of the Faculty, in both original paper format and microfilm. The minutes for the first meeting covered in Vol. 1, for 3rd mo. 5, 1877, start with approval of the minutes of the previous meeting, indicating that there is probably a missing volume.

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

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]

Swarthmore College Admissions and Financial Aid records, 1869-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear ft.
Abstract:: In the early years of Swarthmore College, applicants applied directly to the College President and the cost of attendance was $350 per year. In the 21st century, a separately staffed Admissions Office and an Office of Financial Aid exist to support these functions. This small collection, dating from 1869 to 2003, includes admissions blanks, lists of applicants, reports, and other materials that document Swarthmore's admissions and financial aid policies and procedures.

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

William J. Cooper Foundation Committee records, 1943-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6.25 linear ft.
Abstract:: The William J. Cooper Foundation provides funding for lectures, exhibits, concerts, and performances at Swarthmore College. The Cooper Foundation Committee, composed of students, faculty members, and staff members, works with members of all campus constituencies to arrange events and residencies. The William J. Cooper Foundation Committee records, 1943-1974, consists of administrative files that primarily document the committee's efforts to select, arrange, and publicize events.

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

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