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M. Yarnall letter to Edith Sharpless Kite
Title:
M. Yarnall letter to Edith Sharpless Kite
Description:
Likely written by Mordecai Yarnall (1784-1811). Yarnall apologizes for misleading Kite in a previous letter and assures her that he had no intent of ill will. Yarnall also recalls his time at Westtown School and discusses some books.
Date:
1801-01-04
Collection:
Sharpless Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Students studying in Canaday Library
Title:
Students studying in Canaday Library
Description:
Two students sit at tables studying. Inscribed on the back is "from A.B. Summer '75".
Date:
1975-08
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, November 9, 1903
Title:
Letter from Dorothy Foster to her mother, 1903
Description:
After inquiring about the new family house and discussing some books, Dorothy describes Lantern Night in great detail. She also tells her mother of some parties, teas, and visitors to Bryn Mawr.
Date:
1903-11-09
Collection:
Dorothy Foster Papers
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her mother, January 26, 1919
Title:
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her mother, 1919
Description:
Gookin writes about studying, exams, and reading.
Date:
1919-01-26
Collection:
Nathalie Gookin Papers
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, April 17, 1886
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1886
Description:
M. Carey Thomas tells Mary Garrett she stole some of her books and also discusses her donation for the English Department books. She also mentions not being able to go to the school and matters of the committee.
Date:
1886-04-17
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her mother, February 17, 1918
Title:
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her mother, 1918
Description:
Gookin writes of breakfasting with friends, and attending a White Elephant sale. She also writes about her classes and readings.
Date:
1918-02-17
Collection:
Nathalie Gookin Papers
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her aunt, May 03, 1917
Title:
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her aunt, 1917
Description:
A quick note to her aunt to clear up a mistake that Gookin made in her previous letter.
Date:
1917-05-03
Collection:
Nathalie Gookin Papers
Student studying under a tree
Title:
Student studying under a tree
Description:
Distant view of a female student studying under a tree in a patch of sunlight.
Date:
1966
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, January 02, 1891
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1891
Description:
A short note from M. Carey Thomas thanking Mary Garrett for a birthday gift of a pocket set of Homer's works.
Date:
1891-01-02
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, December 24, 1883
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1883
Description:
A short note sent along with a book that M. Carey Thomas recommends that Mary Garrett read. Also expresses sympathy for Garrett.
Date:
1883-12-24
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Two students reading in a dorm
Title:
Two students reading in a dorm
Description:
One student sits at a desk reading a book. Another sits on a chair nearby reading from a binder. They appear to be in a dorm parlor or study.
Date:
(approximate)1920
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her mother, April 24, 1917
Title:
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her mother, 1917
Description:
Gookin writes to her mother, asking for her to look for a couple of books that can be used for her English class. She also writes to taking a hike with a friend to West Conshohocken in search of certain flowers.
Date:
1917-04-24
Collection:
Nathalie Gookin Papers
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, February 21, 1892
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1892
Description:
Mary Garrett expresses frustration over the fact that a newspaper had apparently published something that implied that the Medical School is not to be co-educational. She hopes that the misinformation has been corrected. She writes of Mr. Gilman, and of the frustrations associated with him and the fundraising for the Medical School. She then writes of her aunt's health, and of her own health. She also writes of things she has been doing in Rome, and of things she has been reading.
Date:
1892-02-21
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Student studying in dorms
Title:
Student studying in dorms
Description:
A male student studies at a desk in a dorm room. Inscribed on the back is "Photo - by E. Goldsmith '81".
Date:
1981
Collection:
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her aunt, February 23, 1920
Title:
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her aunt, 1920
Description:
Gookin writes about having a quiet weekend.
Date:
1920-02-23
Collection:
Nathalie Gookin Papers
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, October 7, 1888
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1888
Description:
M. Carey Thomas apologizes for not kissing Garrett goodbye at the train station. She then launches into a description of affairs at the Bryn Mawr College, where she has started English lectures. She describes the students attending and her opinions on them. She especially focuses on a student named Bessie Carroll. She discusses her health and a possible surgical operation, as well as her reading projects.
Date:
1888-10-07
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, undated
Title:
Letter from Helen Calder Robertson to her family, undated
Description:
This fragment discusses Helen's reading and lectures.
Date:
1916
Collection:
Helen Calder Robertson Letters
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, June 24, 1888
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1888
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes of her mother's health and routine. She describes reading many books. She apologizes for not being more sympathetic when Garrett's mother died. There is an enclosed telegraph reading, six o'clock Monday morning...the rest is silence.
Date:
1888-06-24
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Mary Anna Longstreth letter to Rebecca Collins
Title:
Mary Anna Longstreth letter to Rebecca Collins
Description:
Mary Anna Longstreth was Rebecca Collins's niece. Primarily reports news concerning the herself and other Quakers. Requests a list of books. References her participation in the Prison Committee.
Collection:
Rebecca Singer Collins Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her mother, January 24, 1919
Title:
Letter from Nathalie Gookin to her mother, 1919
Description:
Gookin writes about her exams, laundry, and reading.
Date:
1919-01-24
Collection:
Nathalie Gookin Papers

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