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Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: BMC-M17
Abstract
John Quincy Adams, later President of the United States, acted as Chief Plenipotentiary of the American delegation negotiating the Treaty of Ghent, and ending the War of 1812. Levett Harris was the American Consul (later the Charge d'Affaires) in Russia at this time. Adams's letters containing observations on the course of the negotiations, mediated by the Emperor Alexander, to Levett Harris are included in this collection. Harris, when later seeking appointment as Minister to Russia, was...
Dates:
1814 - 1820
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: BMC-Adelman-Misc
Abstract
This collection contains a series of folders of miscelleneous prints from Seymour Adelman's collection. These prints were put here because they didn't fall into any of his main categories of collecting (architecture, portraiture, publishing, history of Philadelphia, etc.), and because they were not appropriate as objects for the art and artifact collection.
Dates:
undated
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: BMC-Adelman-Oversized Prints
Abstract
This box contains miscelleneous oversized materials from Seymour Adelman. Folder 1 contains 15 architectural prints: Mostly achitecture details of churches, as well as a few full views of churches. The folder contains etchings and lithographs, one print is hand colored. Folder 2 contains two portraits, one lithograph and one drawing by an unknown artist. Folder 3 contains A series of "Old Farmer Giles Rhyme Sheets" and a single title page “Graduale Romanum ad Normam Missalis exhibens...
Dates:
Undated
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: BMC-12H-Greene
Abstract
Anne D. Greene attended Bryn Mawr for her sophomore and junior years. These letters, which are primarily from 1902-1903, give a detailed summary of her experiences during her time at the College.
Dates:
1902 - 1903
Collection
Identifier: BMC-1981-58
Abstract
Constance Applebee introduced the sport of field hockey to the US and was for many years the director of physical education at Bryn Mawr College. Her papers occupy ten boxes and contain miscellaneous correspondence, memorabilia, sports programs, and publications that probably belonged to her
Dates:
1898 - 1981
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: BMC-Prints-Architecture
Abstract
This collection contains a wide range of print materials related to architectural study and illustration. Mostly from the 19th century, these prints were most likely used as illustrations in bound or grouped collections, for study prints of architectural styles, or for leisure as keepsakes or collectable of particular places. Most of the collection contains prints of churches, ruins, and chateaus in Europe (mostly France). Although this is the bulk of the material, there are also a number of...
Dates:
Unknown
Collection
Identifier: BMC-M26
Abstract
The John Taylor Arms papers holds both JTA's personal and artistic records along with records of organizations and projects that he was involved in. Personal and artistic records include: calendars, consignment records, travel diaries, travel sketchbooks, technical notes and records, family photographs and a scrapbook of Christmas cards. The material from organizations and projects includes: meeting minutes, exhibition catalogs and scrapbooks of newspaper articles.
Dates:
1914 - 1952
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: BMC-Arnold-1
Abstract
Frances Arnold was born in New York City in 1874, daughter of Francis and Augusta Arnold. After graduating the Brearly School, she attended Bryn Mawr College from 1893 to 1895, affiliating herself with the class of 1897. Upon leaving the College, she attended French finishing school and traveled abroad. In 1899 she returned to New York to teach mathematics at Brearly. Except for a brief stint supervising women building torpedos during World War I, Arnold remained at Brearly until 1930. She...
Dates:
1893 - 1902
Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: 9LS-35
Abstract
Dorothy "Dot" Asher graduated cum laude from Bryn Mawr College in 1931 with a degree in biology.The Scrapbook of Dorothy Asher (Meyer) '31 comprises the scrapbook kept by Dorothy Asher ’31. The scrapbook, which primarily covers the years 1927-1931, consists of newspaper clippings, photographs, and personal memorabilia. The scrapbook provides insight into student life at Bryn Mawr during the late 20s and early 30s.
Dates:
1927 - 1981; Majority of material found within 1927 - 1931
Collection
Identifier: BMC-M9
Abstract
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American novelist who wrote both novels and nonfiction books. The collection mainly consists of letters from Atherton to Clifford Smyth and responses to fan letters, along with several miscellaneous items.
Dates:
1907 - 1945; Majority of material found within 1908 - 1923