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Swarthmore Chautauqua Association

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Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Swarthmore Chautauqua memorabilia

 Collection — Othertype RG7-006
Identifier: SFHL-RG7-006
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 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. This small collection of Chautauqua memorabilia contains programs, news...
Dates: 1913 - 1995

Swarthmore Chautauqua memorabilia collected by Kevin Gilmartin

 Collection — Othertype SC-281
Identifier: SFHL-SC-281
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...
Dates: 1920 - 1930; Majority of material found within 1920-1921 (Bulk)

Paul M. Pearson and Drew Pearson photographs

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-157
Abstract Paul M. Pearson (1871-1938) was a noted Quaker educator, editor, and speaker, a professor of Public Speaking at Swarthmore College, the first civilian governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, an assistant director of the U.S. Housing Authority, and a leading founder and executive in the Chautauqua movement. His son, Drew Pearson (1897-1969), was a syndicated national columnist. This collection contains photographs of the following subjects mostly related to Paul M. Pearson's life and work:...
Dates: 1890 - 1938

Paul M. Pearson (Paul Martin) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-121
Abstract Paul M. Pearson (1871-1938) was a noted Quaker educator, editor, and speaker, a professor of Public Speaking at Swarthmore College, the first civilian governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, an assistant director of the U.S. Housing Authority, and a leading founder and executive in the Chautauqua movement. The collection contains biographical and genealogical materials, personal correspondence (1894-1938), writings (published and manuscript), extensive material on the Swarthmore Chautauqua as...
Dates: 1890-2011 (bulk 1890-1938)

Russell-Pownall-Walton Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-280
Abstract

Journals, correspondence, and miscellaneous papers of the Russell, Pownall and Walton families of Pennsylvania. Of particular interest is material relating to the Swarthmore Chatauqua and to Swarthmore College.

Dates: 1839-1983

Series 2: Picture Rocks Chautauqua re-enactment and Muncy Chautauqua memorabilia, 1913 - 1995

 Series
Scope and Contents

A re-enactment of Chautauqua as it was held in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania, in the years 1913-1927. The event was held July 30d, 1995, in celebration of the Bicentennial of Lycoming County. Collection includes memorabilia of the 1995 event as well as original programs and photos. Picture Rocks and Muncy are both small borough on the Muncy Creek. Lycoming County is located in north central Pennsylvania, 30 miles south of the New York border.

Dates: 1913 - 1995

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Subject
Chautauquas -- History 3
Chautauquas 2
Quaker civic leaders 2
Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Delaware County 2
United States Virgin Islands -- Administration 2