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Bryn Mawr College

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1885

Biographical / Historical

Bryn Mawr College was established in 1885 as a Quaker Academic Instituion. In 1893 it became non-denominational. It offers undergraduated degrees to women, and graduate degrees to both men and women.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Carey and Kimber families manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3063
Abstract

The items contained in the Carey and Kimber Families Manuscript Collection span over a hundred years, from 1847 to 1953, and encompass family history and general Maryland history. Of note are materials relating to the history of slavery, to Bryn Mawr College, and to the Octorara House in Conowingo, Maryland. The collection consists of scrapbooks, business and personal correspondence, yearbooks, memoirs, memorial programs, real estate advertisements, maps and photographs.

Dates: 1847-1953