Curator Josephine Low (Swarthmore ‘27) will give a talk about her exhibit “The Hidden World of Fungi: Mycological Mysteries at Swarthmore & Beyond;” this event will also be livestreamed. Continue reading
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Spirits and Rappings: Pageants of 19th Century Séances – October 30, 2026
Visit Swarthmore College this Halloween to learn about the Spiritualism movement that swept mid 19th century America. What did Quakers – some alive at the time, some already deceased and sending messages from the Spirit World – have to say about the trend? Continue reading
Sky, Steel, & Screens: Caring for Our Natural, Built, and Digital Environments – October 15, 2025
The Free Library of Philadelphia, in partnership with Archives Month Philly, is hosting a free, interactive community fair featuring pop-up displays, table-top activities, and workshops, showcasing how our natural, built, and digital environments are documented in and catalyzed by archives. Continue reading
Environmental Conditions Impact on Swarthmore College’s Historical Treasures – October 24, 2025
Explore the impact of environmental conditions on archives and special collections materials. Continue reading
