Joseph Swain correspondence
Abstract
This collection primarily includes correspondence between the Hoovers and the Swains. Also included are letters from Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou Henry regarding Joseph Swain, and letters from Frances Swain regarding her political support of Hoover. There are also two letters of Joseph Swain to his wife on their anniversary.
Dates
- Creation: 1910-1934
Creator
- Swain, Joseph, 1857-1927 (Person)
- Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 (Contributor, Person)
- Hoover, Lou Henry, 1874-1944 (Contributor, Person)
- Swain, Frances M. (Frances Morgan), 1860-1936 (Contributor, Person)
- Swain, Joseph, 1857-1927 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
When Herbert Hoover took his entrance examinations at Stanford University, Dr. Joseph Swain, later the President of Swarthmore College, presided over these examinations. Dr. Swain took an interest in Hoover and helped him through his education.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Isabel Morgan Lauder. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1975.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1977.
Local Note
Herbert C. Hoover was a Quaker.
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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