Mary Lois Broomell Eberle travel diaries
Scope and Contents
Contains the typed and photocopied diaries of trips sponsored by Swarthmore College Alumni Department. Mary Lou Eberle recorded in great detail the itinerary, lectures, and sites visited and her impressions.
Dates
- Creation: 1978-1998
Limitations on Accessing the Collection
Collection is open for research. One week delay to view materials.
Copyright and Rights Information
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Biographical / Historical
Mary Lois Broomell ("Mary Lo") was born Aug. 28, 1918. In 1940, she graduated from Swarthmore College where she met her future husband, Charles "Buzz" Eberle, Jr., also in the Class of 1940. They were married August 2, 1941.
Charles A. Eberle was born Dec. 4, 1916, and died February 10, 1986. Charles served in the Air Force during WWII and subsequently worked for Johns-Manville. Both of the Eberles were staunch supporters of the College, serving as Class officers and fundraisers. The Eberles enjoyed travel, and they participated in 12/4/1916trips abroad sponsored by the Alumni Association. The program was called the Swarthmore Alumni College Abroad.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Language
English
Overview
This collection contains the travel diaries of Mary Lois Broomell Eberle.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mary Lois Eberle. Acc. 1999-046
Transfer from Swarthmore College Alumni Office, 2000
Subject
- Swarthmore College. Alumni Association (Organization)
- Title
- Mary Lois Broomell Eberle travel diaries, 1978-1998
- Author
- Finding Aid Prepared by FHL staff
- Date
- 2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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