Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1935">1935</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1939">1939</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Conversational Club of Norristown papers, 1885-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes
Abstract:: The Conversational Club of Norristown is a women's education club founded in 1885 that continues to meet today whose purpose is the "Study of History, Literature, and Art, and the promotion of intelligent thought and conversation." The collection of the club's papers consists of records of the meetings and activities of the club from 1885 to 2013 primarily in the forms of minutes, programs, correspondence, and other sources collected by the club.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

George Aaron Barton papers, 1859-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes (2 boxes, each containing 8 folders)
Abstract:: George Aaron Barton taught at Haverford College as a lecturer for two years and at the same time joied the Bryn Mawr faculty as Associate Professor of Biblical literature and Semitic Languages, 1891. He taught at Bryn Mawr continuously as Professor of Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages until 1922 when he joined the faculty of the University of Pennsylcania as Professor of Semitic Languages. In addition, Dr. Barton was director of the American School for Oriental Research at Jerusalem, 1902-03, and at Baghdad, 1921-34; also Professor of New Testament Literature and Laguage at the Divinity School of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Philadelphia,, 1921-37. An acknowledged minister of the Society of Friends (Orothodox) from 1879-1918, Barton was ordained as a Deacon in the Episcopal Church in 1918 and priest the following year. He was the author of many publications on Semitic origins, writing, and religion. The George Aaron Barton papers is comprised of the Barton's private...(see more)

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

The Elizabeth Barker and Agnes Davis collection of the papers of Albert Winslow Barker, 1888-1982 (inclusive) 1920s-1940s (bulk)

Extent:: 4.5 linear ft. (11 flat files and 1 box)
Abstract:: Albert Winslow Barker served as the Director of Art Education in the Public School District of Wilmington, Delaware, between 1921 and 1929. 1927, at age 53, he apprenticed himself to one of the masters of American lithography, Bolton Brown. Barker spent the rest of his life in the practice of lithography, furthering the development of that art.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Susan FitzGerald papers, 1926-1954 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 boxes
Abstract:: Susan FitzGerald was a member of the Bryn Mawr class of 1929, the daughter of Susan Walker FitzGerald, who founded the Self-Government Association. Susan FitzGerald taught Spanish and German from 1930-1945 before becoming involved with the United States Information Agency. She worked all over the world as the director of English language programs and teaching English. FitzGerald retired in 1972. The Susan FitzGerald papers house the personal papers of Susan FitzGerald. The collection, which spans 1926 to 1954, is comprised of correspondence and USIA (United States Information Agency) printed material.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Marie A. Richards scrapbook, 1931-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volumes
Abstract:: Marie A. Richards was born June 8, 1913. She was prepared at Gordon-Roney and Agnes Irwin, both in Philadelphia. She attended Bryn Mawr College, graduating in 1935. After graduation, she worked as Associate Editor for the American Philosophical Society until 1978. During that time she travelled all across the globe with her brother, attending geological conventions and sightseeing. She also worked as a laboratory assistant as Leeds and Northrup Company. After retiring, she moved to Philadelphia, where she volunteered with the Owl Book Shop. Richards died on April 7, 2009. The Marie Richards scrapbook contains Richards' one volume scrapbook. The scrapbook covers the years 1931 to 1936 and mainly consists of photographs and newspaper clippings.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Bryn Mawr College Lantern Collection, circa 1889-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:: 42 items
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Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

James Leuba papers, 1896-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 boxes
Abstract:: James Leuba was an influential professor of Psychology at Bryn Mawr. Howard Gray was a professor of History at Bryn Mawr. This collection, which ranges from 1896 to 1950, primarily consists of research notes from the two professors.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Eva Levin Milbouer papers, 1929-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 boxes and 1.25 linear ft.
Abstract:: Eva Levin Milbouer was a member of the Bryn Mawr College class of 1934. Her collection, which ranges from 1929-1935, contains Milbouer's exams, class notes, and notebooks.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Valentine Muller papers, 1930s-1940s (bulk)

Extent:: 1 boxes and 1.5 linear ft.
Abstract:: Valentine Muller was a Professor of Archaeology at Bryn Mawr College from 1931 until his death in 1945. This collection is comprised of Muller's manuscripts and other papers. The materials in the collection are primarily from the 1930s-1940s.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Nettie Maria Stevens papers, 1896-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 boxes (1 document case containing 8 folders)
Abstract:: Nettie Maria Stevens was a research biologist who made important contributions to cytogenetics, embryology and the hypothesis of sex determination by chromosomes. She received her Ph.D. from Bryn Mawr in 1903, and acted as an Associate in Experimental Morphology from 1905-1912. The Nettie Maria Stevens papers contain her personal and professional papers. The collection ranges from 1896-1979 and contains assorted biographical materials, correspondence, obituary notices, articles about Stevens, and other various materials.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

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