Collection, 1951-1963.

Peace Garden (Organization)

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Founded by Mary Phillips of Lemont, Illinois, this project involved growing flowers for their seed production value, and the packaging and exchanging of seeds internationally by children who became pen-pals. The Peace Garden contributed a doll of Jane Addams made from a gourd for the 1960 Chicago World Flower and Garden Show. This gesture of international friendship is now located at the Swarthmore College Peace Collection. From the description of Collection, 1951-1963. (Swarthmore C...

Phillips, Mary Walker

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The individuals involved in the creation of this document have not been identified with certainty. Although their names are known and listed in this record, their genealogy and dates of birth and death are unknown. It appears that several individuals by the name of Samuel Phillips resided in Boston at the time of this deed of sale's creation. William Fairfield, who purchased the plot of land from Mary Phillips, may be the William Fairfield (1662-1742) who served as speaker in the House of Repres...

Swarthmore College. Peace Collection.

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