Swarthmore College
Organization
Found in 174 Collections and/or Records:
Walter Holt photographs of Swarthmore College
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-178
Abstract
Walter Holt, a Media, Pa., professional photographer, was commissioned by Swarthmore College from 1965-1995. He photographed Commencements and Inaugurations, Alumni days, and other special events as well as campus scenes and student and faculty portraits.
Dates:
1965 - 1995
William I. Hull Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-069
Abstract
William I. Hull, a Quaker pacifist, taught history at Swarthmore College from 1892 until his death in 1939. He was the Librarian of Friends Historical Library and also authored numerous books and articles, particularly on the subjects of Quakers in Holland, William Penn, peace, and international relations. The Papers contain correspondence (1900-1939), diaries (1892-1939), published and unpublished writings, papers relating to conferences and committees in which he participated, reference...
Dates:
1843-1939 (bulk 1900-1939)
Everett Lee Hunt Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-L8-006
Abstract
Everett Lee Hunt served on the faculty and administration of Swarthmore College from 1925 to 1956. The collection contains speeches and articles by Hunt (and some others) on topics such as Swarthmore College life, Frank Aydelotte, and College traditions, ranging 1935-1973.
Dates:
1935-1975
Insurance Company of North America fire insurance surveys of Quaker buildings in the Philadelphia area
Collection — Othertype SC-127
Identifier: SFHL-SC-127
Abstract
This collection includes surveys by the Insurance Company of North America of Quaker schools and meetinghouses in the Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia Western District, Germantown Friends School, Swarthmore College, and Chester Preparative School. These surveys include detailed architectural information.
Dates:
1861-1907
Intercollegiate Conference on Disarmament and Arms Control Collected Records
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Intercollegiate Conference on Disarmament...-Swarthmore College
Dates:
1961 - 1962
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
George B. Jackson (George Bement) Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-292
Abstract
George B. Jackson, Swarthmore College Class of 1921, was a New York Quaker businessman. A member of New York Monthly Meeting, he was interested in family history and compiled the collection which contains farm daybooks of his great grandfather James M. Jackson of Quakertown and the memoirs of his grandfather, William Morris Jackson, Quaker businessman, reformer, and Trustee of Swarthmore College. The collection also contains genealogical information on the Jackson, Bacon, Chapin and Morris...
Dates:
1694-1986
Leandre Jackson photographs of Black student life at Swarthmore College
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-179
Abstract
Leandre Jackson, a professional photographer, graduated from Swarthmore College in 1975 and served as Director of Swarthmore's Black Cultural Center 1975-1977 (full time from 1975-1976 and part time from 1976-1977. This collection consist of photographs taken by Leandre Jackson and displayed in a February 2015 exhibition at the Swarthmore College Library entitled "Proof of Black Life."
Dates:
1970 - 1995
Charles F. (Charles Francis) Jenkins Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-073
Abstract
Charles F. Jenkins (1864-1951) was a prominent Quaker who was involved with Green Street Monthly Meeting, the American Friends Service Committee, the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (1919-1934), and Friends Intelligencer. He was also a Manager of Swarthmore College for 40 years and President of the Board from 1933 to 1944. Includes correspondence about "Signers' Walk" at Far Country, 1939-46, and general correspondence, 1897-1947, relating to Swarthmore College, Quaker Meetings, William Penn,...
Dates:
1865-1950
Howard Malcolm Jenkins Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-074
Abstract
Howard Malcolm Jenkins (1842-1902), a birthright Quaker, was a scholar of Pennsylvania history and genealogy and published many books and articles based on his research. He was an active member of the Society of Friends, editor of the Friends Intelligencer, and served on the Board of Managers of Swarthmore College. The collection contains family papers and genealogical material on the Jenkins and Foulke families, correspondence of Howard M. Jenkins, and his publications and writings....
Dates:
1724-1904
Emily Cooper Johnson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-078
Abstract
Emily Cooper Johnson was a Quaker author and reformer, born 1885 and died 1966 The collection contains correspondence, articles, reviews, and other papers, relating to Johnson's books, Dean Bond of Swarthmore: A Quaker Humanist (1927), and Under Quaker Appointment: The Life of Jane P. Rushmore (1955); together with business and financial papers, family marriage certificates, reference materials, clippings, and photos.
Dates:
1884-1964
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- Quakers -- Pennsylvania 34
- Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania 23
- Quakers -- Social life and customs 18
- Quakers -- Education 12
- Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore 12
- Student Activities 10
- Swarthmore (Pa.) 9
- Greek letter societies -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore 8
- Society of Friends -- Education 8
- diaries 8
- Students -- Social life and customs 7
- Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore 5
- Universities and colleges -- Administration 5
- Literature -- Societies, etc. 4
- Quakers -- Diaries 4
- Quakers -- Social service 4
- genealogies (histories) 4
- College sports -- United States -- History 3
- College student newspapers and periodicals -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore 3
- College students -- Pennsylvania 3
- College students -- Social life and customs 3
- Gay students -- Pennsylvania 3
- Greek letter societies -- United States -- History 3
- Quaker authors 3
- Quakers -- 20th century -- Diaries 3
- Quakers -- New York (State) -- New York 3
- Society of Friends -- History 3
- Swarthmore (Pa.) -- History 3
- Universities and colleges 3
- Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- History 3
- Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- History -- 19th century 3
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- albums (books) 3
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- Debates and debating -- Societies, etc. 2
- Education, Higher 2
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- School enrollment -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore -- Statistics 2
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- United States -- History -- Colonial period -- ca. 1600-1775 2
- Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- History -- 20th century 2
- Universities and colleges -- United States -- History 2
- criticism 2
- Adult education and state 1
- Affirmative action programs 1
- Agriculture -- Pennsylvania -- Delaware County 1
- Altar of Good Will 1
- Amateur plays 1
- American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976 1
- American poetry 1
- Antinuclear movement -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
- Architecture -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore 1
- Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration 1
- Arms control 1
- Arms control -- Congresses -- History -- Sources 1
- Art -- Exhibitions -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore 1
- Art appreciation -- Societies, etc. 1
- Art dealers -- New York (State) -- New York -- 20th century 1
- Asian American Students -- Pennsylvania 1
- Baffin Island (Nunavut) 1
- Bisexual college students -- Pennsylvania 1
- Botany 1
- Business and education 1
- Castles -- Great Britain -- History 1
- Charities -- France 1
- Charities -- Germany 1
- Charities -- New York (State) -- New York 1
- Chautauquas 1
- Chautauquas -- History 1
- Chester (Pa.) -- History -- Sources 1
- Chester (Pa.) -- Quakers 1
- Chester County (Pa.) -- History -- Sources 1
- China 1
- Church and social problems -- Society of Friends 1
- College graduates -- Employment -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore 1
- College presidents 1
- College prose, American -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore -- Periodicals 1 + ∧ less
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