Emily Howland Family Papers

This collection includes the papers of Emily Howland (1827-1929), a Quaker educator and humanitarian who is particularly remembered for her work with formerly-enslaved African Americans in the South during and after the Civil War. The collection also contains family papers, surnames Howland and Tallcot.

Emily Howland Family Papers collection guide
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Ramabai Joshi portrait
Title:
Ramabai Joshi portrait
Description:
From a folder of photographs associated with Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati. Captioned "Mrs. Ramabai Joshi, after conversion."
Date:
1886-1922
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Kowaliga School photograph
Title:
Kowaliga School photograph
Description:
Titled "a general view of Kowaliga Academic and Industrial Institute." Shows five school buildings with labels written below them. Some buildings constructed after the picture was taken appear to have been painted in.
Date:
1895-1929
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Edward Strange portrait
Title:
Edward Strange portrait
Description:
Portrait of Edward Strange, an English protege of Margaret Jones Burleigh who had been confined at Eastern State Penitentiary. He was released because of illness and was sent to Emily Howland's, where he died of tuberculosis in 1872.
Date:
1862-1872
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland drawing
Title:
Emily Howland drawing
Description:
Likely created by Emily Howland at Camp Todd, Virginia, during or shortly after the Civil War. Drawing of a two-story house or similar building with a one-story wing. The roof has been colored red and the doors brown.
Date:
1863-1867
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland drawing
Title:
Emily Howland drawing
Description:
Line drawing, likely created by Emily Howland, captioned "General Meade's headquarters and camp." In the foreground a figure stands in a fenced-in area containing a laundry line. Many tents are visible in the background.
Date:
1865-06-08
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Holley School class photo
Title:
Holley School class photo
Description:
Depicts the students at the Holley School in Northumberland County, Virginia, standing on the schoolhouse steps. Emily Howland and Caroline F. Putnam sit at the front of the group.
Date:
1890-1917
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Woman's Congress photograph
Title:
Woman's Congress photograph
Description:
Depicts a half-dozen people sitting on a stage, facing a large crowd; Susan B. Anthony is center stage. A number of national flags hang from the rafters, along with banners that read "Welcome, With malice toward none and charity for all, and Woman's Congress."
Date:
1902-1906
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland portrait
Title:
Emily Howland portrait
Description:
Shows Emily Howland sitting in a chair. Taken later in Howland's life.
Date:
1890-1929
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland portrait
Title:
Emily Howland portrait
Description:
Depicts Emily Howland, dressed in an academic cap and gown, sitting in a chair.
Date:
1927-11-27
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland portrait
Title:
Emily Howland portrait
Description:
Photograph of Emily Howland in a gilt frame.
Date:
1864
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland portrait
Title:
Emily Howland portrait
Description:
Likely taken on the same date as A00186770.
Date:
1890-1929
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland portrait
Title:
Emily Howland portrait
Description:
Bust photo of Emily Howland wearing floral patterned clothing.
Date:
1877-1910
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland letter (published)
Title:
Emily Howland letter (published)
Description:
Letter written from London by Emily Howland 1884-05-22, published in the Auburn Journal 1884-11-12. Discusses sightseeing in England; locations visited include Neltey Abbey, Winchester, St. Cross, the Isle of Wight, Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, and a number of locations in London. Discusses the Duke of Bedford's management of a property of his in London.
Date:
1884
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College

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