Records, 1869-[ongoing]

ArchivalResource

Records, 1869-[ongoing]

This collection contains the records of Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, a Quaker reference library and archives, founded in 1871. Included are administrative records and correspondence, primarily that of the librarians and other staff, and miscellaneous materials.

75 linear ft.

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7490158

Related Entities

There are 1 Entities related to this resource.

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6jv0fkd (corporateBody)

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, a Quaker reference library, archives, and depository, was established in 1871 to collect books and related materials concerning the Society of Friends and its activities. Originally known as the Anson Lapham Repository, the Library has grown to include books, serials, manuscripts, pictures, and personal and corporate archives. It also serves as a depository for Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and other yearly meetings. From the des...