Bryn Mawr College
Organization
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Lucy T. Shoe Meritt papers
Collection
Identifier: BMC-M50
Overview
Lucy T. Shoe Meritt (1906- 2003) was an acclaimed archaeologist, scholar, teacher and editor who received her B.A, M.A, and Ph.D degrees from Bryn Mawr. During her life time, Shoe Meritt taught at Mount Holyoke College and the University of Texas at Austin, was a fellow at the American Academy of Rome, and served as the Editor of Publications for the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. Additionally, she was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study and the American Institute...
Dates:
1888 - 2003
Found in:
Bryn Mawr College
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Lucy T. Shoe Meritt papers
Dorothy Burr Thompson diaries and papers
Collection
Identifier: BMC-2010-14
Overview
Dorothy Burr Thompson (1900 – 2001) was a prominent archaeologist who graduated from Bryn Mawr in 1923. She specialized in Greek terracotta. Burr Thompson and her husband, Homer A. Thompson, were both heavily involved with the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. The collection includes her diaries, personal correspondence, and professional papers. It also includes contains both personal and research related photographs and postcards.
Dates:
1912 - 1991
Harris Wofford papers
Collection
Identifier: BMC-M93
Abstract
As a former United States Senator from Pennsylvania, chair of America's Promise, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy, Harris Wofford dedicated much of his career and personal life to advocating for public service. The Harris Wofford papers contain over 400 linear feet of extensive notes, research files, writings, correspondence, political papers and audio/visual recordings documenting an impressive career of a citizen...
Dates:
1940 - 1990
Found in:
Bryn Mawr College
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Harris Wofford papers
James Wood papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1218
Abstract
James Wood (1839-1925) was “interested in education, philanthropy, in the various branches of agriculture, in archaeology, history, Indian lore, anthropology, science, in prison reform and above all, in the Bible and religion,” (ABS, 2). He was also a business man, serving as President of the Genesee Salt Company in Piffard, New York. The James Wood papers are divided into twelve series: “Biographical Material:” “Agriculture;” Business and Financial Material;” “Collected Quaker Material;”...
Dates:
Bulk, 1865-1921 1865-1964; Majority of material found within 1865 - 1921
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- Travel 3
- correspondence 3
- diaries 3
- photographs 3
- Archaeological expeditions 2
- Archaeology 2
- Archaeology and history 2
- Bryn Mawr (Pa.) 2
- Education 2
- Greece 2
- notebooks 2
- pamphlets 2
- photograph albums 2
- postcards 2
- publications (documents) 2
- research notes 2
- Agriculture 1
- Architecture 1
- Art 1
- Bedford (Westchester County, N.Y.) 1
- Classical Antiquities 1
- Drawing 1
- Excavations (Archaeology) 1
- Haverford (Pa.) 1
- Human rights 1
- Itineraries 1
- Labor 1
- Law 1
- Mount Kisco (N.Y.) 1
- Pennsylvania 1
- Prison reformers 1
- Quakers 1
- Religion 1
- Schools -- Records and correspondence 1
- Sheep 1
- Society of Friends 1
- United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century 1
- World War, 1914-1918 1
- World War, 1939-1945 1
- audiovisual materials 1
- autobiographies (documents) 1
- awards 1
- bookkeeping records 1
- business records 1
- family papers 1
- financial records 1
- lecture notes 1
- manuscripts (documents) 1
- newsletters 1
- notes 1
- trade catalogs 1
- travel photography 1 + ∧ less
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