Swarthmore (Pa.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Friends Historical Library collected miscellaneous lantern slides, glass negatives, and other formats
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-199
Overview
This collection contains assorted lantern slides from various sources and places. These include: Joseph Schmoe Collection; Spence Etchings; National Parks; George A. Hoadley Travel Collection; Flowers and Gardens; Unidentified and uncategorized Swarthmore Borough Gardens
Dates:
1890 - 1930
George A. Hoadley photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-213
Overview
The collection contains photographs taken by George A. Hoadley, long-time professor of physics at Swarthmore College and secretary of the Franklin Institute. A founder of the Swarthmore College Camera Club, he was a avid amateur photographer. Approximately 2,000 of his glass negatives were preserved in the family home; they illustrate Swarthmore College and local homes and sites from circa 1899-1929.
Dates:
Majority of material found in circa 1890-1929