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Swarthmore College records on the Area Universities' Bicentennial Exhibition
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-K03
Abstract
In conjunction with the United States Bicentennial Celebration in Philadelphia in 1976, Swarthmore College banded together with eleven other local colleges and universities to create the Area Universities' Bicentennial Exhibition, a public display titled "Learning, Revolution, and Democracy." This collection includes both internal Swarthmore documents about the college's contributions to the exhibit, as well as correspondence with other members of the University and College Consortium for...
Dates:
1973/1977
Henry Joel Cadbury Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-081
Abstract
Henry J. Cadbury (1883-1974) was a distinguished Biblical scholar, teacher, and a member of the Society of Friends. Cadbury was one of the founders of the American Friends Service Committee. He served as its chairman from both 1928 to 1934 and again from 1944 to 1960. Cadbury supervised famine relief both in the United States and in Europe.
Dates:
1917-1974
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Haverford College Anniversaries records
Collection
Identifier: HCI-002
Abstract
This collection is comprised of materials related to anniversaries of Haverford College's founding in 1833, dating from the College's Semi-Centennial (1883) to its Sesquicentennial (1983).
Dates:
1883-1983
Haverford College Commencement records
Collection
Identifier: HCI-001
Abstract
This collection is comprised of materials related to Haverford College commencements, including programs, invitations, addresses, Senior Class day materials, and general information.
Dates:
1860-2024
Haverford College Special Events records
Collection
Identifier: HCI-003
Abstract
Materials pertaining to various Haverford College events, including inaugurations, addresses, and dedications.
Dates:
1835-2019
George A. Hoadley Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-327
Abstract
The collection contains the papers of George A. Hoadley, long-time professor of physics at Swarthmore College and secretary of the Franklin Institute, as well as papers of his extended family. Of particular interest are diaries kept by his second wife's parents, Carrie B. Kilgore and Damon Y. Kilgore, both attorneys and reformers. George Hoadley's correspondence with his children include mention of people and events in the Borough of Swarthmore and Swarthmore College. A founder of the...
Dates:
1850 - 1957
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