Poets' Circle Records
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
- Poets' Circle (Club: Swarthmore, Pa.) (Organization)
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:
- History and membership
- Accounts of Meetings, by Leanore Perkins
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donor: Estate of Leanore Perkins
Date: 2001
Subject
- Poets' Circle (Club: Swarthmore, Pa.) (Organization)
- 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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