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Poets' Circle Records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG7-013

Scope and Contents

Records of the Poets's Circle of Swarthmore, Pa., founded in 1918 by a group of residents to share an appreciation for poetry.

Dates

  • Creation: 1942-1996

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

The Poets Circle began in 1918 when Mrs. Charles Joyce gathered a group of women at her home to read poetry. The group decided to meet regularly to share an appreciation for poetry, reading favorite and original poems. In 1993, the informal club celebrated its 75th anniversary.

Extent

0.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records of the Poets' Circle of Swarthmore, Pa., founded in 1918.

Arrangement

The collection is divided into two series:

  1. History and membership
  2. Accounts of Meetings, by Leanore Perkins

Physical Location

For current information on the location of materials, please consult the Library's online catalog

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donor: Estate of Leanore Perkins

Date: 2001

Title
Poets' Circle Records, 1942-1996
Author
FHL staff
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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