Philadelphia Area Archives

Haverford Alumni of Color Oral History Collection, 2021-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 24 items
Abstract:: This collection contains interviews of various BIPOC alumni of Haverford College, conducted by current students at the College, as part of the Documenting Student Life project.

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

Board of Trustees Records, 1746-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 76 boxes, 1 folder, and 387 volumes
Abstract:: This collection provides the most basic source of information about Princeton University's governing body. In addition to minutes of the Trustees' meetings, the collection contains related papers and reports, organized according to purpose.

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

Princeton Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) Oral History Project, 2017-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 169 gb
Abstract:: The LGBT Center supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) students and employees by providing community-building, education, events and initiatives. During the summer, undergraduate and graduate students interview LGBTQIA alumni and current and former LGBTQIA staff and faculty to learn about their lives, particularly their experiences being LGBTQIA (out and not out) at Princeton, and their perceptions of the climate for LGBTQIA people at Princeton at different points in time.

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

Swarthmore Monthly Meeting Records, 1893-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 13 linear ft. and 0.2 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]

Western Quarterly Meeting Records, 1758-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15 linear ft. and 0.2 gb
Abstract:

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

Wrightstown Monthly Meeting Records, 1684-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 19 linear ft. and 0.1 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]

Yardley Monthly Meeting Records, 1955-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. and 0.1 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]

Southern Appalachian Yearly Meeting Records, 1943-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 13 linear ft. and 0.2 gb
Abstract:: Records of the Southern Appalachian Yearly Meeting and Association and many of its constituent members. Includes minutes, membership records, newsletters, committee records, and miscellaneous. Some born-digital records. The Charleston WV and Swannanoa Valley Meetings, which disaffiliated with SAYMA in 2022 and 2023, are described separately.

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

Charleston Friends Meeting (Charleston, W. Va.) Records, 1962-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 document case, 1 volume) and 0.1 gb
Abstract:

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

Badass Lights and Sound Team (BLAST) collection, 2011-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains a tech crew information sheet from 2011 as well as spreadsheets used by BLAST members to sign up for events from fall 2011 to spring 2023.

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

The Clerk Archives, 2012-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.05 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: Organizational documentation for The Haverford Clerk, including an article log (2012-2023), readership statistics (2012-2023), and budget materials (2018-2023).

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

Philadelphia Orchestra Association records, 1900-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 570 linear feet and 36 linear feet (36 boxes. these are currently available for research.)
Abstract:: The Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 1900, and has developed and maintained its status as a prominent symphonic ensemble throughout its existence. Its history informs and intersects with the broader history of music in the twentieth century, as well as numerous historical movements, events and developments on a regional, national and global scale. The records of The Philadelphia Orchestra Association document its activities from 1900 to 2023 through administrative records, concert programs, photographs, scrapbooks and audio and visual recordings. This collection is not fully processed. While materials listed here have been processed and are available for research, a significant portion of the collection, labeled "unavailable," remains in process and cannot be consulted at this time. As soon as additional portions of the collection are completed they will be made available via additions to this finding aid. The last addition of completed materials occurred on October 26, 2023.

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

James and Marie Kilker collection of Emmanuel Roblès materials, 1941-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear feet (5 boxes)
Abstract:: Emmanuel Roblès (1914-1995) was a French-Algerian author and playwright. James A. Kilker (1925-2012) was an American professor of French Studies and French translator, notably of Emmanuel Roblès' works. The James and Marie Kilker collection of Emmanuel Roblès material dates from 1941 to 2023, spans five linear feet, and primarily consists of material relating to Roblès' work and career, correspondence between the Kilkers and Roblès, and published material by Roblès. There is also material relating to other Algerian-born European authors and playwrights.

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

Daily Princetonian General records, 1876-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 boxes, 6 items, 594 digital files, and 6 websites
Abstract:: The Daily Princetonian is the newspaper of Princeton University. The records consist of subject files from the editorial offices of The Prince covering topics such as awards, events, journalism seminars, and by-laws of the paper, as well as booklets published by the Daily Princetonian corporation.

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

Office of the Dean of Religious Life and the Chapel Records, 1906-2023 (inclusive) 1920-1981 (bulk)

Extent:: 50 boxes, 2 items, and 4 gb
Abstract:: The religious interests of members of the University are served through the offices of the Dean of Religious Life and the Chapel, which work with chaplains of different denominations and faiths on a variety of activities. The Dean of the Chapel records document the activities of the Office and the Chapel and include former dean files, historical material, minutes, and marriage, birth, baptism, and death records as well as adminsitrative files and programs of services and concerts.

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

Bryn Mawr College Exhibit Files, 1911-2022 (bulk)

Extent:: 20 linear ft.
Abstract:

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

First Baptist Church of Philadelphia records, 1690-1906, 1690-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 boxes
Abstract:: Notable for its early leadership in Baptist organization and evangelism, the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia was prominent both in its region and city and in the transatlantic community of Baptists. Records include annual reports, membership records, bulletins, scrapbooks, and biographies as well as records specific to the Board of Deacons, Board of Trustees, Treasurer, Pew Committee, Bible School, Board of Christian Education, and various women's and missionary groups.

Held at: American Baptist Historical Society [Contact Us]

Collected Document Group: Category B, 1817- (inclusive)

Extent:: 123 linear ft. (294 boxes)
Abstract:: Collected Document Groups (CDGs) are collections for which the Swarthmore College Peace Collection has only some material from the organizations and individuals, collected by various entities through the years. In a small number of cases, the SCPC is the official repository for a CDG, but it was not given Document Group (DG) status because of the limited amount of material, or because it does not reflect the donor's full activities. Collected Document Group: Category B (CDG-B) consists of organizations or individuals based outside of the United States.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Nobel Peace Prize Collected Records (Subject File #1), 1901- (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Materials in English.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Swarthmore College Peace Collection Records, 1935- (inclusive)

Extent:: 26 linear ft. (60 boxes)
Abstract:: Library and archives begun circa 1935 to document the peace movement in the United States and around the world.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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