James R. Frorer papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains seven boxes relating to James Frorer's Quaker book collection, including several boxes of card catalogs and accession book.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-2002
Creator
- Frorer, James R. (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical / Historical
James Robert Frorer (1893-1983) was born at Cooperstown, Pennsylvania to Henry Frorer Jr. and Susan Lynch Frorer. Frorer became Quaker in high school. He graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's degree in 1915. He married Isabella Johnston on October 15, 1918. Frorer primarly worked for the Atlas Powder Company, and became vice president in 1951. He volunteered with many Friends organizations including Friends Journal and Friends Historical Association.
Extent
2.92 linear ft. (7 boxes, two hollingers, five card boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Materials relating to James Frorer's book collections.
Arrangement
This collection has one series.
Acquisition
The James R. Frorer papers were donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in 2015 by the Wilmington Friends' School.
Processing Information
Processed by Mary A. Crauderueff; completed October, 2018.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- James R. Frorer papers, 1920-2002
- Author
- Mary A. Crauderueff
- Date
- October, 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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