Chautauquas -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Swarthmore Chautauqua memorabilia collected by Kevin Gilmartin
Collection — Othertype SC-281
Identifier: SFHL-SC-281
Abstract
The Chautauqua movement grew out of the American Lyceum and had its beginnings in 1874 at Chautauqua Lake, New York. In the late 1800s, this movement to provide entertainment and education to the American public was extended by circuit Chautauquas. The Swarthmore Chautauqua was the youngest of the circuits and was founded in 1912 by Paul M. Pearson of Swarthmore College. This small collection of Chautauqua memorabilia contains programs, travel details, a letter describing travel and...
Dates:
1920 - 1930; Majority of material found within 1920-1921 (Bulk)
Paul M. Pearson and Drew Pearson photographs
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-157
Abstract
Paul M. Pearson (1871-1938) was a noted Quaker educator, editor, and speaker, a professor of Public Speaking at Swarthmore College, the first civilian governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, an assistant director of the U.S. Housing Authority, and a leading founder and executive in the Chautauqua movement. His son, Drew Pearson (1897-1969), was a syndicated national columnist. This collection contains photographs of the following subjects mostly related to Paul M. Pearson's life and work:...
Dates:
1890 - 1938
Russell-Pownall-Walton Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-280
Abstract
Journals, correspondence, and miscellaneous papers of the Russell, Pownall and Walton families of Pennsylvania. Of particular interest is material relating to the Swarthmore Chatauqua and to Swarthmore College.
Dates:
1839-1983
