Box 1

Extracts from the Diary of Edward Parrish, 1869-72, as well as copies of the correspondence of his children with the Board of Swarthmore College and Clement M. Biddle concerning Edward Parrish’s resignation from the Presidency of Swarthmore College

Essays on various subjects listed alphabetically, written by Edward Parrish in a bound volume for that purpose. Of particular interest are the sections on “Crackers" (firecrackers), “Discipline,” “Shoes,” “Hidden Books,” and “Dormitories,” which detail Parrish’s dealings with Edward Hicks Magill and the Board of Swarthmore College over the discipline of students and the expulsion of a student.

Copy by sister, Sarah

Letter of concern from Emma C. Bancroft concerning rumors of a plan to rename Parrish Hall and press clippings from the fire of 1881.