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SFHL/SCA. Swarthmore College Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: SFHL/SCA
The Friends Historical Library collects, preserves, and provides access to the institutional archives of Swarthmore College.

Found in 140 Collections and/or Records:

Swarthmore College Advocacy Training Group Project Records

 Collection — Othertype RG6-Q039
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-Q039
Abstract

Collection contained the records of the Advocacy Training Group Project at Swarthmore College that trained students as peer faciliators in mediation and conflict resolution. It also includes materials related to various types of student advocacy in the late 1980s through the early 1990s.

Dates: 1989 - 1995

Swarthmore College Black Studies Program Records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-J06
Scope and Contents

This collection includes records and publications from the Black Studies Program at Swarthmore College. This includes multiple posters for speakers and events hosted by the Black Studies Program and a copy of Stayed on Freedom: reflections on SNCC at 50.

Dates: 1970 - 2019

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 Board of Managers Records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-C
Abstract Includes the records that document the work of the Board of Managers of Swarthmore College beginning in 1862, together with the records of the Board of Managers of the Friends Educational Association (1862). Also included are the records of committees appointed by the Board to oversee the operation of the College from its founding to the present. Records consist of minutes, committees of the Board, lists of members, resolutions, reports, papers of individual members of the Board, and...
Dates: 1862 - 2018

Charles De Garmo Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-D04
Abstract

This collection contains the official correspondence and other related documents, of Charles De Garmo, fourth President of Swarthmore College (1891-1898).

Dates: 1891-1898

William W. Birdsall Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-D05
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, lists of prospective students, class lists of alumni, and miscellaneous material of William W. Birdsall, fifth President of Swarthmore College (1898-1902).

Dates: 1898-1902

William Hyde Appleton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-D03
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, a notebook, and an organic chemistry examination from the papers of William Hyde Appleton, third President of Swarthmore College (1890-1891).

Dates: 1890-1891

Joseph Swain Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-D06
Abstract

This collection contains the official and personal correspondences and related papers of Joseph Swain, sixth president of Swarthmore College (1891-1921). He was notable for presiding over the development of the college into a top-ranked academic institution.

Dates: 1891-1921

Frank Aydelotte Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-D07
Abstract

The Frank Aydelotte Papers consists of President Aydelotte's official correspondence, correspondence with faculty, and personal papers.

Dates: 1905-1956

Courtney C. Smith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-D09
Abstract

Courtney C. Smith (1916-1969) was the ninth president of Swarthmore College, from 1953 to his death. The collection contains his official correspondence including correspondence with faculty. It includes extensive material on the controversy surrounding the construction of The Blue Route, Interstate Highway 476.

Dates: 1953-1969