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Friendly Open House Records, 1954-1996

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Call Number:
RG7.007
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item or series here], Friendly Open House Records, RG 7/007, Swarthmore Historical Society Archives
Date:
1954-1996 (inclusive)
Creator:
Friendly Open House (Swarthmore, Pa.)
Abstract:
Friendly Open House was a senior citizens group founded in 1949 in Swarthmore, Pa., under the name "Older Persons Open House." In 1951, the name was changed to Friendly Open House. The group met in the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church with financial support from other local churches and organizations. The purpose was to provide stimulating programs and offer various activities and projects. The final meeting was in May 1996. An women's all-volunteer Sponsor Committee organized the program.

Friendly Open House was a senior citizens group founded in 1949 in Swarthmore, Pa., under the name "Older Persons Open House." In 1951, the name was changed to Friendly Open House. The group met in the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church with financial support from other local churches and organizations. The purpose was to provide stimulating programs and offer various activities and projects. The final meeting was in May 1996. An women's all-volunteer Sponsor Committee organized the program.

Donor: Friendly Open House

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Finding Aid Author
FHL staff
Finding Aid Date
2016
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Collection is open for research.

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Collection Inventory

History and minutes, ca. 1980-1996.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Introductions about the presenters and programs, minutes, brief histories of the organization.

Physical Description

1 folder

Sponsor Committee, 1954-1989.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Guidelines, proceedings, etc.

Physical Description

1 folder

Sponsor Committee, 1980-1993.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Minutes, financials

Physical Description

1 folder

Programs, Attendance, 1982-1988.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Clippings, attendance books, etc.

Physical Description

1 folder

Financial, 1958-1996.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Financial reports, ledger books, etc.

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