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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