Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums RG6.U001 Finding Aid Prepared by FHL staff. Last updated on May 21, 2021. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Table of Contents Summary Information....................................................................................................................................3 Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 3 Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................4 Administrative Information........................................................................................................................... 4 Related Materials........................................................................................................................................... 5 Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................5 Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 6 Individual students' scrapbooks and albums........................................................................................... 6 Other scrapbooks and albums............................................................................................................... 30 - Page 2 - Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Summary Information Repository Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Title Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Call number RG6.U001 Date [inclusive] 1870-1960 Extent 18 linear feet Language English . Abstract Contains scrapbooks, autograph books, and albums compiled by Swarthmore College students, 1870-1960. Cite as: [Indicate the cited item or series here], RG6/U-001, Swarthmore College Archives, Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Scope and Contents Contains autograph books, scrapbooks, and albums donated to College Archives. - Page 3 - Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Arrangement Scrapbooks and albums are listed in the finding aid in two series: (1) Individual students' scrapbooks and albums, listed chronologically based on graduation class of the creator; and (2) Other scrapbooks and albums. The collection is not physically organized according to this scheme. Rather, the scrapbooks and albums are stored in boxes according to the order in which they were received by the Friends Historical Library. Administrative Information Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Finding Aid Prepared by FHL staff. Access Restrictions Collection is open for research. In some cases, the scrapbooks are extremely fragile and must have limited handling. Access Restrictions 22 scrapbooks and albums from this collection have been digitized and can be viewed in our Digital Library. Explore this collection online. Use Restrictions Copyright has not been assigned to Friends Historical Library All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in to the Director. Permission for publication is given on behalf Friends Historical Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by reader. Processing Information This collection was collected informally by Friends Historical Library as part of College Archives. In 2004 a draft inventory was created. In 2013, the inventory was reviewed and item descriptions expanded. Three notebooks of Aubrey Edward Fox, 1915 and 1922, concerning mechanical engineering were transferred to RGR/Papers of Individual Alumni. - Page 4 - Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Related Materials Related Materials See also Swarthmore College Photograph Albums, SFHL-PA-010. Controlled Access Headings Corporate Name(s) • Swarthmore College Form/Genre(s) • ephemera (general object genre) • autograph albums • albums (books) Subject(s) • Scrapbooks - Page 5 - Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Individual students' scrapbooks and albums Collection Inventory Individual students' scrapbooks and albums. box Lippincott, William Vinicum, Prep School, 1870-1872, 1870-1871. 1 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore College Preparative Department William V. Lippincott. Contains small, textured animal pictures and a list of teachers and students. A small book of autographs and brief notes. *Fragile* Hallowell, Tacie Jarrett, Prep School, 1874-1875, 1874-1875. 1 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore College Preparative Department alumni Tacie J. Hallowell A small book of autographs and brief notes. Contains small, textured flower pictures. *Fragile* Griscom, Walter D., Prep School, 1873. 2 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore Preparative student Walter D. Griscom, attended 1872-1874. A small book of autographs and brief notes. *Fragile* - Page 6 - Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Individual students' scrapbooks and albums Hallowell, Tacie J., Prep School, 1874-1875. 2 Scope and Contents Autograph book by Swarthmore Preparative Department student Tacie J. Hallowell, attended 1874-1875 A small book of autographs and brief notes. *Fragile* Albertson, Mattie, Prep School, 1875-1877, 1872-1875. 1 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore College Preparative Department Mattie Albertson. A small book of autographs and brief notes. Contains intricately drawn pictures of romantic scenes. Gift of Phebe Seaman, 1951. *Fragile* Dickinson, Elizabeth R, Prep School, 1883-1884. 2 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore Preparative student Elizabeth R. Dickinson, attended 1883-1884. A small book of autographs and brief notes. *Fragile* Lukens, Annie Mary (later Daniels), S.C. Class of 1874, 1871. 1 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Annie M. Lukens, non-graduate. Married Henry Daniels A small book of autographs and brief notes. Contains intricately drawn pictures of romantic scenes. - Page 7 - Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Individual students' scrapbooks and albums *Fragile* Hoopes, Herman, S.C. Class of 1874, 1869-1874. 2 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore College Alumni Herman Hoopes (Class of 1874). A small book of autographs and brief notes. *Fragile* Richards, John K., S.C. Class of 1875, 1871-1874. 2 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore College Alumni John K. Richards. A small book of autographs and brief notes. *Fragile* McIvain, Emma (later Cooper), S.C. Class of 1876, 1872. 2 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore College Alumni Emma McIlvain, Class of 1876. Married William J. Cooper. A small book of autographs and brief notes. *Fragile* Paxson, Achsah (later Hurley), S.C. Class of 1878, 1878. 1 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Achsah L. Paxson, non-graduate (Solebury Bucks Co., Pennsylvania). Married Wm. W. Hurley. A small book of autographs and brief notes. - Page 8 - Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Individual students' scrapbooks and albums *Fragile* Thompson, Hannah B. (later Pettit), S.C. Class of 1878, 1876-1878. 1 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore College Alumni Hannah B. Thompson. She married Franklin Pettit. A small book of autographs and brief notes. Contains a newspaper clipping about the class of 1878 and the Commencement invitation of 1878 *Fragile* Phillips, M[ary]. Emma, S.C. Class of 1878, 1875. 2 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore College Alumni Emma M. Phillips (non-graduate, Class of 1878). A small book of autographs and brief notes. *Fragile* Davis, Maybell P. (later Foster), S.C. Class of 1878, 1871-1894. 7 Scope and Contents Pasted into printed volume of 1855 Appendix to the Congressional Globe by Maybell Davis, Class of 1878. Married Theodore Waters Foster in 1894. A scrapbook that includes: - Election to Somerville Literary Society - newspaper clippings: Swarthmore College news - Page 9 - Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Individual students' scrapbooks and albums - Programs: Sunday School anniversary, Swarthmore College Class Day, Commencements, piano concerts, Harvard Musical Association - Correspondence: Notes and letter from Edward M. Magill, 6mo 6 1889, referring to a trip she planned and his year-long European trip. Proposes that she accompany Eudora. - other: dried flowers *Fragile* Willets, Hannah, S.C. Class of 1879, 1875-1876. 1 Scope and Contents Hannah Willets of Jericho, Long Island. Non-graduate. Married Robert Seaman. A small book of autographs and brief notes. *Fragile* White, Josephine, S.C. Class of 1879, 1874-1875. 1 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore College Alumni Josephine White, Class of 1879 Married Joseph Allison Breckons. A small book of autographs and brief notes. Gift of Mrs. S. V. LaDow, her daughter, 1940. Contains small, textured flower pictures. *Fragile* Thomas, Edwin W., S.C. Class of 1882, ca. 1885. 1 Scope and Contents A small book of autographs and brief notes. - Page 10 - Swarthmore College Scrapbooks and Albums Individual students' scrapbooks and albums *Fragile* Palmer, Charles, S.C. Class of 1882, 1880-1883. 2 Scope and Contents Autograph book of Swarthmore College Alumni Charles Palmer. A small book of autographs and brief notes. *Fragile* Freedley, George J., S.C. Class of 1886, 1883-1884. 2 Scope