Place: South Africa - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 7 linear ft.
Abstract:: Zelma Corning Brandt (1891-1990) was a social crusader active throughout the twentieth century. Her chief interests included the independence and development of colonial countries, American Indian affairs, nuclear disarmament, women's issues, and geriatric concerns. The collection consists of correspondence, travel notes, diaries and writings, and publications and reports, especially from 1960-1989. Brandt's longevity and attention to detail provide a complete view of various world and domestic issues and events through this period. Zelma Brandt attended Bryn Mawr College from 1909 to 1911.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.33 linear ft. (6 volumes)
Abstract:: Diaries of William C. Allen's religious visits around the world from 1904 to 1937. Entries generally describe the customs, manners, language, transportation, food, and religious beliefs of each location Allen visited, as well as Quaker meetings he lead and religious and political leaders he met with in each place he visited. One volume of the collection does not record a religious visit, but is a record of Allen's thoughts on World War I, which he kept during 1917.

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

Extent:: .3 cubic ft. (1 box; stored with pa164, and pa165.)
Abstract:: A. Keith and Ruth Smiley were Quakers active in the Mohonk area. This collection consists of slides they took on their travels to England, Africa, and other sites.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection contains materials relating to the South African apartheid, including correspondence, notes, draft reports, reports, essays, and other materials related to apartheid, racial justice, and Quaker involvement in these movements.

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

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