David M. Edwards Guest Book
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.
Note written by
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
- 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