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Isaac Battin Family Papers
The collection contains the papers of the Battin family, Quakers from Albany, New York, Omaha, Nebraska, and Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Includes Letter books (8 v.) of Isaac Battin (ca. 1835-1912), containing chiefly family and personal letters, but also business correspondence relating to his employment by a gas company in Omaha; together with correspondence of other family members.
Helen M. Carroll Papers
Helen Carroll's files related to her peace and social concerns, including some material on Swarthmore borough (inc Swarthmore U. N Committee), the PYM U. N.committee, and other Quaker-related papers.
Writings related to the Early History of Swarthmore College
This collection of correspondence and reminiscences concerns the early history of Swarthmore College including its founding, formative years, and student life.
Elliott Richardson reminiscences, 1963
Handwritten (partial) and typed copies of reminiscences of Elliott Richardson, 1881-1941. Elliott Richardson, II, (1881-1964) served as long-time Borough Manager of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Swarthmore College, 1902.
Friendly Open House Records, 1954-1996
Friendly Open House was a senior citizens group founded in 1949 in Swarthmore, Pa., under the name "Older Persons Open House." In 1951, the name was changed to Friendly Open House. The group met in the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church with financial support from other local churches and organizations. The purpose was to provide stimulating programs and offer various activities and projects. The final meeting was in May 1996. An women's all-volunteer Sponsor Committee organized the program.
Swarthmore Historical Society General Reference Files
Girl Scout Troop #16 records
Records of Girl Scout Troop #16, the first Girl Scout troop in Swarthmore, Pa., founded 1922.
George A. Hoadley Family Papers
Dave Narbeth Swarthmore History presentation collection
Contains the script, slides, VHS tape, and DVD generated from Dave Narbeth's 1975 presentation on the history of Swarthmore Borough, Pa.
Mary Sullivan Patterson Papers
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