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David M. Edwards Guest Book

 Collection — Box: 27
Identifier: SC-320

Scope and Contents

The book documents visitors to the Penn and especially the Earlham campuses between 1914 and 1927.

Dates

  • 1914-1927
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1919-1925
  • Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2011

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions

Biographical or Historical Information

David M. Edwards (1871-1939) was a native of Earlham, Iowa. A recorded Quaker minister, he received his Ph.D. in sociology from Boston University. He served as president of Penn College 19109-1917; Earlham College 1917-1929; and Friends University 1934-1939.

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Extent

1.00 Items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Guest book used by David M. Edwards while president of Penn College, Iowa, and Earlham College. It includes signatures and notes by well-known Quaker and public figures, such as Carl Sandburg, Rufus M. Jones, Passmore Elkinton, and Isaac Sharpless. Also included are notes of thanks from guests.

Arrangement Note

Chronological

Custodial History

Machamer is David M. Edwards's granddaughter.

Source of Acquisition

Pam Machamer, Newtown, Pennsylvania

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Related Materials

David M. Edwards Presidential files in College Archives.

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Author
Thomas Hamm
Date
04/04/2012
Description rules
Other Unmapped
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Friends Collection and Earlham College Archives Repository

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