Education -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Emily Cooper Johnson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-078
Abstract
Emily Cooper Johnson was a Quaker author and reformer, born 1885 and died 1966 The collection contains correspondence, articles, reviews, and other papers, relating to Johnson's books, Dean Bond of Swarthmore: A Quaker Humanist (1927), and Under Quaker Appointment: The Life of Jane P. Rushmore (1955); together with business and financial papers, family marriage certificates, reference materials, clippings, and photos.
Dates:
1884-1964
Swarthmore Schools Collection
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG7-022
Abstract
The Swarthmore School District, Delaware County, Pa., was created in 1893 with the incorporation of the Borough of Swarthmore. This is an artificial collection, composed of records and memorabilia from various sources and organized by the staff of Friends Historical Library.
Dates:
1896-2011
Irma E. Zimmer Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG7-014
Abstract
Irma Elizabeth Zimmer was a life-long Swarthmore resident who taught at Swarthmore High School from 1946 to 1976. After her retirement, she was active in groups that attempted to prevent the merger into the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. After these efforts were unsuccessful, she participated in projects to start a charter school, reopen the Swarthmore K-8 School, and develop a senior community center on Wallingford-Swarthmore School District property. She also served on Borough...
Dates:
1960-2004
