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Swarthmore College

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Found in 175 Collections and/or Records:

Swarthmore College Corporation Records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-B
Abstract

Collection contains the records that document the founding of Swarthmore College, its preceding bodies and founding committees, Charter and amendments, records of stockholders and stockholders’ associations, the Incorporators and the first Board of Managers. Records consist of minutes of the Corporation, letters, books of stock certificates and ledgers.

Dates: 1854-1964 (bulk 1854-1911)

Swarthmore College Dean's Office records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-M004
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...
Dates: 1871 - 2015

Delphic Literary Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-Q002
Abstract

The Delphic Literary Society was a Swarthmore College men's literary society established in 1874. In 1913, the group merged with the Eunomian Society to became the Athenaeum. Records include the Delphic Literary Society's constitution, histories of the group, minutes, library and financial records, censor's accounts, miscellaneous papers and scattered issues from 1890 to 1902 of the Delphic Chronicle and Delphic Oracle.

Dates: 1874-1913

Delta Sigma Rho membership book

 Collection — Othertype RG6-Q027
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-Q027
Abstract

Delta Sigma Rho was a collegiate honor society devoted to the promotion of public speaking (forensics). It was founded in 1906. This small collection contains one bound volume of membership records of members of the Swarthmore Chapter, ca. 1915-1929. Also the debate schedule for Swarthmore College 1903-1922, with debate topics.

Dates: 1915-1929

Delta Upsilon (Swarthmore College Chapter) Records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-Q014
Abstract

Contains records of Delta Upsilon fraternity (Swarthmore College Chapter). Includes published and a small amount of manuscript materials, 1894-1991.

Dates: 1894-1991

Swarthmore College employee photographs

 Collection — Othertype PA-207
Identifier: SFHL-PA-207
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs of Swarthmore College faculty, staff, administrators, and Board Members, from the time of the College's founding into the 21st century. Photographs collected by the Friends Historical Library from various sources internal and external to the College.

Dates: 1864 - 2009

Eunomian Literary Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-Q003
Abstract

The Eunomian Literary Society was a men's debating and speaking club founded at Swarthmore College, Pa., in 1871. In 1913, the group merged with the Delphic Literary Society, forming the Athenaeum. Records include minutes from 1871 to May 1913. Also includes printed copies of the constitution and by-laws and correspondence from 1872 to 1900.

Dates: 1872-1897

Swarthmore College faculty and staff committees records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-L3
Abstract

From an initial set of four standing committees of the faculty in 1881, the set of standing and ad-hoc committees of the faculty and staff at Swarthmore College has grown to include dozens of committees. The Swarthmore College faculty and staff committees records, circa 1900-2015, include committee meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, and related documents, arranged alphabetically by committee name.

Dates: circa 1900-2015

Swarthmore College faculty and staff files

 Collection — Othertype RG6-L9
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-L9
Abstract

Individual files on some past faculty and staff members containing newspaper clippings, obituaries, often a CV, and similar materials.

Dates: 1869 - 2018

Swarthmore College Faculty Club minutes

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-L7
Abstract

This series contains the minutes of the meetings of the Faculty Club from 1920 to 1927.

Dates: 1920-1927

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