Subject: Deans (Education) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.25 cubic feet
Abstract:: Robert Hodgson Nones was appointed dean of the dentistry department at Medico-Chiruchical College in 1898, and organized the dental department at Philadelphia General Hospital in 1900 where he was head oral surgeon. The Robert Hodgson Nones Papers contain material from his tenure as dean of Medico-Chiruchical College's dental department - principally an address to the 1903 graduating class, and list of professors and instructors.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (10 box)
Abstract:: Elizabeth Powell Bond (1841-1926) served for four years as Matron of Swarthmore College and was appointed as its first Dean of Women in 1890. She retired in 1906. 1906. A birthright Quaker and lifelong member of the Society of Friends, she played an important role in the development of coeducation at the College. (1860-1926), diaries and journals (1856-1925), business papers, speeches and articles, pictures, and memorabilia. Correspondents include Louisa M. Alcott, Ellen Emerson, Hannah Clothier Hull, William Lloyd Garrison, and others.

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

Extent:: 55 linear ft.
Abstract:: The Dean of Students oversees vital aspects of student life, including pre-major academic advising, career services, health and psychological services, residential life, multicultural initiatives, and social and extracurricular activities. The Swarthmore College Dean's Office records, circa 1871-2005, include correspondence files, meeting minutes, reports, clippings from the student newspaper ("The Phoenix") and other publications, and other documents pertaining to student life on campus and administrative matters with which past Deans have been involved. Note that access is currently restricted to parts of this collection.

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

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