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John Taylor Arms papers, 1914-1952 (inclusive)

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2.5 linear ft. (2 cartons)

Abstract:

The John Taylor Arms papers holds both JTA's personal and artistic records along with records of organizations and projects that he was involved in. Personal and artistic records include: calendars, consignment records, travel diaries, travel sketchbooks, technical notes and records, family photographs and a scrapbook of Christmas cards. The material from organizations and projects includes: meeting minutes, exhibition catalogs and scrapbooks of newspaper articles.

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Dorothy North Haskins papers, 1905-1958, 1905-1969 (inclusive)

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2 linear ft. (4 boxes)

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Dorothy North Haskins (1886-1962), BMC 1909, was a relief worker in France, Austria, and Chicago during and after WWI, acting as part of the American Friends Service Committee. The Papers include many letters written during this time, official reports and documents on relief work, diaries, and photographs.

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Laurence Housman papers, 1766-1959 (inclusive) 1911-1956 (bulk)

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8 linear ft. (13 boxes)

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Margot Wells Backas and James J. Backas papers, 1970-2004 (inclusive)

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1 linear ft. (2 document boxes)

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Margot and Jim Backas were strong supporters of the arts in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore area. They held numerous leadership and administrative positions in various arts organizations. Margot was artist Anne Truitt's literary executor and good friend. Included in this collection are letters from Truitt, newspaper clippings and advertisements for art exhibits.

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Laura Knipe collection of cartoons, 1949-1953 (inclusive)

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1 boxes

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Laura Elizabeth Knipe (1932-2010) was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College (Class of 1953). Throughout her time as an undergraduate she produced numerous cartoon drawings based on her and her friends' experiences as Bryn Mawr students. Many of her witty cartoons good naturedly mock their own study habits, life in the Rockefeller Dorm, academics, particularly the Anthropology and Geology departments, and their social antics and misadventures. This collection, donated to Bryn Mawr College by one of Knipe's closest Bryn Mawr friends, Eula Wulfjen Harmon Hoff (Class of 1952), is comprised of over 100 of Knipe's drawings, including drafts and copies. Hoff has also provided commentary on the categorically organized drawings.

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Martha Johnson papers, 1944-1987 (inclusive) 1960-1975 (bulk)

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3 boxes

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Martha Johnson and Doris Thompson owned and operated the Francis Scott Key Bookshop and Johnson & Thompson Literary Agency in Georgetown. During Johnson's many years as a bookseller and literary agent, she met and corresponded with a large number of authors, public officials, editors, and publishers. Additionally, Johnson opened operated a literacy agency along with her friend Doris Thompson. Together they represented many authors including Anne Malcolmson, Elizabeth Kirtland, John Patterson, etc. The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, other papers, and photographs related to Johnson's and Thompson's businesses as well as Johnson's personal life.

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Donald Brien Collection on Forrest Reid, 1912-1960 (inclusive)

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1 boxes

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This collection consists of Donald Brien's collection of Forrest Reid papers. Materials include printers proofs, annotated manuscripts, loose and mounted photographs, originals and copies of Reid's correspondence with publishers and with friends, a bibliography of Reid's works, and correspondence between Donald Brien and friends of Forrest Reid.

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Japanese Women in Politics after World War II collection, 1945-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 boxes

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Mary Ritter Beard (1876-1958) was an historian and a campaigner for women's suffrage and Ethel B. Weed was a lieutenant in the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces Civil Information and Education Office in Japan. Beard and Weed corresponded, with Weed providing research assistance to Beard for a proposed book on Japanese women's history and Beard providing advice to Weed regarding her activties with the Civil Information and Education Office. The collection consists of documentation regarding the activities of women in politics in Japan after World War II including reports from the General Headquarters of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, election results, documentaion of activities of politicians in the form of reports and newspaper articles, and statements and interviews from Japanese women on the subject of women's involvement in politics.

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Dorothy Asher (Meyer) '31 scrapbook, 1927-1981 (inclusive) 1927-1931 (bulk)

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1 manuscripts (scrapbook)

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Dorothy "Dot" Asher graduated cum laude from Bryn Mawr College in 1931 with a degree in biology.The Scrapbook of Dorothy Asher (Meyer) '31 comprises the scrapbook kept by Dorothy Asher '31. The scrapbook, which primarily covers the years 1927-1931, consists of newspaper clippings, photographs, and personal memorabilia. The scrapbook provides insight into student life at Bryn Mawr during the late 20s and early 30s.

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Mabel H. Austin (Converse) diaries, 1897-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:

9 volumes

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Mabel H. Austin was a student at Bryn Mawr from 1901 to 1905. The Mabel H. Austin (Converse) diaries is comprised of nine volumes spanning from 1897-1905. The diaries chronicle her daily life, from her years at Friends Central School to her career at Bryn Mawr College.

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