Call Number:

SC.281

Repository:

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Preferred citation [Indicate the cited item or series here], Swarthmore Chautauqua memorabilia, SC 281, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.

Date:

1920-1930 (inclusive) and 1920-1921 (bulk) (bulk)

Creator:

Swarthmore Chautauqua Association

Abstract:

The Chautauqua movement grew out of the American Lyceum and had its beginnings in 1874 at Chautauqua Lake, New York. In the late 1800s, this movement to provide entertainment and education to the American public was extended by circuit Chautauquas. The Swarthmore Chautauqua was the youngest of the circuits and was founded in 1912 by Paul M. Pearson of Swarthmore College. This small collection of Chautauqua memorabilia contains programs, travel details, a letter describing travel and take-down process in 1920, and snaphots taken during the 1920-1921 tour.

The Chautauqua movement grew out of the American Lyceum and had its beginnings in 1874 at Chautauqua Lake, New York. In the late 1800s, this movement to provide entertainment and education to the American public was extended by circuit Chautauquas which expanded its influence from coast to coast. The Swarthmore Chautauqua was the youngest of the circuits and was founded in 1912 by Paul M. Pearson of Swarthmore College. After 1927 the Swarthmore Chautauqua was held in indoor venues rather than tents, and in 1930, due to economic pressures and the changing life styles of Americans, the Swarthmore Chautauqua ceased operation.

The Swarthmore Chautauqua was the youngest of the circuits and was founded in 1912 by Paul M. Pearson of Swarthmore College. Swarthmore Chautauqua memorabilia. This small collection of Chautauqua memorabilia contains programs, travel details, a letter describing travel and take-down process in 1920, and snapshots taken during the 1920-1921 tour.

Filed chronologically with photographs at the end.