Bryn Mawr College Special Collections

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The Bryn Mawr College Special Collections Department manages the College’s extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts, art works, cultural artifacts, and the College’s archives. This digital collection currently includes materials from the rare books, manuscripts, and the College's archives collections. Materials from the art and artifacts collections can be found in TriArte, and scholarship produced at the College can be found in Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work at Bryn Mawr College.

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Bryn Mawr College Special Collections
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SpecColl@brynmawr.edu
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Canaday Library
101 N Merion Ave
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010

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Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, January 05, 1892
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1892
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes to Mary Garrett in order to fill her in about the most recent work of the medical school committee. She also describes the new Bryn Mawr professors. Thomas also writes that Bessie is sick, and discusses the Bryn Mawr School.
Date:
1892-01-05
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Land grant
Title:
Land grant
Description:
Land grant from Richard Betton to(?) Johannes Carlos. Gothic hand. Black ink. On the recto, Salop appears in a second hand in black ink in the top margin. Main text begins with a 2-line capital letter. Just above it are two square holes. The bottom of the letter is folded up and contains a red wax pendent seal which contains a central decorative image. The verso contains writing: "5. Hen. 1403"; "Rick..Betton to M° Carlos Mess V in..Betton"; Phillips MS 36314."
Date:
1404
Collection:
Single Leaf Manuscripts
College news, November 19, 1958
Title:
College news, 1958
Description:
Bryn Mawr College student newspaper. Merged with Haverford News, News (Bryn Mawr College); Published weekly (except holidays) during academic year.
Date:
1958-11-19
Nora E. Garrote, class of 1980
Title:
Nora E. Garrote, class of 1980
Description:
Nora E. Garrote, class of 1980.
Date:
1976
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her cat, February 17, 1917
Title:
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her cat, 1917
Description:
Gookin writes of rehearsing for the upcoming play she is in, of attending a birthday party, and of schoolwork. Also included is the program for a Recital that Gookin attended.
Date:
1917-02-17
Collection:
Nathalie Gookin Papers
Students talking in Pembroke Arch
Title:
Students talking in Pembroke Arch
Description:
The image depicts students standing under the Pembroke Arch. One leans against the wall and the other stands in front of her. A lamp is visible above the two. Two bicycles are visible on the foreground towards the right-hand side of the photograph.
Date:
(approximate)1950 - (approximate)1959
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, December 20, 1892
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1892
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes to Mary Garrett, expressing concern for her health, and telling her to rest. She also mentions there being a delay, seemingly in regards to a meeting about the Medical School.
Date:
1892-12-20
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Deanery
Title:
Deanery
Description:
The Dining Room in the Deanery.
Date:
1968-02-09
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Unidentified class picture of Student from the Class of 1904
Title:
Unidentified class picture of Student from the Class of 1904
Description:
Member of the Bryn Mawr College Class of 1904. Stamped on back: "Broadbent Co., / 1415 Chestnut St."
Date:
1904
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Pembroke Hall, Bryn Mawr College
Title:
Pembroke Hall, Bryn Mawr College
Description:
View of Pembroke Hall's west end at Bryn Mawr College.
Date:
(approximate)1900 - (approximate)1910
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Postcards
Radnor Hall
Title:
Radnor Hall
Description:
Exterior view of the facade of Radnor Hall. The lawn surrounding the building is covered with snow, and so are the rooftops of the building. Trees, slightly covered with snow, are visible on both sides of the building.
Date:
1980
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Basketball game
Title:
Basketball game
Description:
Photograph of a basketball game. Four players are engaged in the game. One player is about to pass the ball to another.
Date:
(approximate)1910
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
College news, May 30, 1966
Title:
College news, 1966
Description:
Bryn Mawr College student newspaper. Merged with Haverford News, News (Bryn Mawr College); Published weekly (except holidays) during academic year.
Date:
1966-05-30
Linn Killough Buss scrapbook, circa 1947
Title:
Linn Killough Buss scrapbook, circa 1947
Description:
Scrapbook compiled by Linn Killough Buss, class of 1947. This scrapbook contains material relating to vacations and commencement, including clippings, programs, and postcards.
Date:
(approximate)1947
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Scrapbook and Photo Album Collection
College news, March 26, 1941
Title:
College news, 1941
Description:
Bryn Mawr College student newspaper. Merged with Haverford News, News (Bryn Mawr College); Published weekly (except holidays) during academic year.
Date:
1941-03-26
Bryn Mawr College Yearbook. Class of 1934
Title:
Bryn Mawr College Yearbook. Class of 1934
Date:
1934
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Yearbooks
Title:
Susan Franklin
Description:
Portrait of Susan B. Franklin, class of 1889, in her cap and gown.
Date:
1889
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, August 09, 1889
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1889
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas, thanking her for her letter from Constantinople. She reminisces of her own time spent there, and expresses a desire to travel with Thomas. She gives general life updates about her summer, and hopes that Thomas and Mamie Gwinn continue to enjoy their travels. She also briefly alludes to tensions between herself and Mamie, saying that she hopes they are lessened soon.
Date:
1889-08-09
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Construction of Rockefeller Hall
Title:
Construction of Rockefeller Hall
Description:
Exterior view of the construction of Rockefeller Hall. The building is covered with wooden frame for construction. A dozen of construction workers work on the building . A pile of bricks is visible in the foreground.
Date:
(approximate)1904
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Taylor Hall, Bryn Mawr College
Title:
Taylor Hall, Bryn Mawr College
Description:
View of Taylor Hall at Bryn Mawr College.
Date:
1906
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Postcards

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