Box 5A

Compiled collection of letters from Thomas Hallowell (’29) and member of the board of managers. Files include correspondence between Courtney Smith and Hallowell on Smith’s departure, honors program, fundraising and new dorm construction. Also includes letters between President Robert Cross and Hallowell on faculty organization, property acquirement. Hallowell as sent information on Pennsylvania State University programs (where he was a trustee) for comparison with Swarthmore programs.

Correspondence with Barbara Whipple Heilman, member of board of managers. Copy of letter informing board of Heilman’s resignation amd Stephen Lax’s response.

Correspondence with Hadassah Parrot Holcombe (formerly Hadassah Moore Leeds), member of the board of managers. Discussion of charitable trust set up by Holcombe’s will. Friend has assembled correspondence between presidents Smith, Cratsley, board of manager members and Holcomb in discussion of board service and Friends Council on Education.