Main content

Alfred H. Williams Papers, 1915-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:

10 cubic feet

Abstract:

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

Main content

Alfred H. Fried Collected Papers, 1895-1918 (bulk)

Extent:

0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear in.)

Abstract:

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Main content

Alfred H. Bloom papers, approximately 1973-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.5 linear ft. (4 boxes)

Abstract:

Alfred H. Bloom was the 13th President of Swarthmore College (1991-2009). One of Swarthmore's longest-serving presidents, he emphasized the importance of intellectual rigor, diversity, and social responsibility on campus, and is best known for revitalizing the Honors Program and eliminating varsity football. A linguistics scholar, Bloom formerly held faculty positions at Swarthmore College and Pitzer College, and resigned from his Swarthmore Presidency to become Vice Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi. This small collection includes a large amount of material about the football controversy, as well as an assortment of other papers from Bloom's presidency, and a small amount of material relating to his personal affairs and research.

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

Main content

Alfred Goddard Kay Autograph Collection, 1753-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 5 items

Abstract:

The Alfred Goddard Kay Autograph Collection consists of letters, documents, and other miscellanea signed by significant 18th and 19th century American and French figures collected by American stock broker Alfred Goddard Kay (Princeton Class of 1912).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Main content

Alfred Gemmel draft of biography of William Darrah Kelley, circa 1950s (inclusive)

Extent:

0.2 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

Alfred Gemmell (1916-1957) was a historian who focused on the history of Pennsylvania, an instructor in History at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a member of the Pennsylvania Historical Association. This collection contains a typed draft of Gemmell's unpublished biography of William Darrah Kelley (1814-1890), a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania during the Civil War who was active in the country's economic recovery during Reconstruction.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Main content

Alfred G. Scattergood scrapbooks, 1888-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:

.0458 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Abstract:

The first scrapbook (1888-1900) is a collection of material from immediately after Scattergood graduated from Haverford College. This includes newspaper clippings, primarily regarding sports, invitations to athletic events, glee club performances, junior class exercises, and graduations. Additionally, there are materials from alumni association events, for both Haverford College and Forsythe School. There are also a number of small pictures from his time at Haverford. The second scrapbook also has numberous athletics clippings and invitations. Additionally, there are letters and pictures from numerous European destination (i.e. London, Amsterdam). Materials from Harvard Club and the Pennsylvania Forestry Association are also present.

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

Main content

Alfred Fitler Moore Family Papers, 1801-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 cubic feet

Abstract:

The Moore family arrived in Philadelphia in the early nineteenth century and opened a wire company in the city. The Alfred Fitler Moore Family Papers consist of correspondence, diaries, financial material, photographs, and artifacts of Joseph and Cecelia (Fitler) Moore; their children William Joseph, Jr, and Alfred; as well as Cecelia's father and brother Alfred Fitler and Alfred Fitler, Jr. The bulk of the collection relates to Alfred Fitler Moore, benefactor of the Alfred Fitler Moore School of Electrical Engineering.

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

Main content

Alfred Eisenstaedt Photographs of the Class of 1973, 1969

Extent:

7 boxes

Abstract:

Alfred Eisenstaedt was a photojournalist known for work published in LIFE Magazine. The collection consists of prints made from digital copies of photographs taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt for LIFE Magazine in 1969, when women undergraduates admitted as part of the coeducational Class of 1973 were arriving on campus.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

Main content

Alfred D. Sharples invoices and correspondence received, 1883-1915 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 folders

Abstract:

The collection contains invoices, estimates, and correspondence received by West Chester Quaker businessman, Alfred D. Sharples. These include work contracted for the Friends' Boarding Home of Concord Quarterly Meeting and properties owned by Sharples in West Chester and Philadelphia. Most of the contractors were based in West Chester and include glaziers, brickmakers, steam and gas fitters, painters, etc.

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

Main content

Alfred C. Boswell Collection, 1912-1952 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of autograph musical compositions, diaries, notebooks, and related material of Boswell, an American composer.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]