Miscellaneous papers and artifacts of Earl Gregg Swem family., 1912-1961, undated
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous papers and artifacts of Earl Gregg Swem family, including newsclippings, school papers, and cards as well as a lock of hair. December 1919. Christmas card from Earl Gregg Swem, to his "dear wife," Lilia. 1 item 30 December 1912. "A Curl from little Earl [Gregg Swem, Jr.]," at 2 years and 6 months. 1 item. [ca. 1919]. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. to Santa Claus, at age 9 years. 1 item. Circa 1938. Newspaper clipping about Emeline Swem and her garden of morning glories. 1 item. 1953. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem III to "Old Daddy" [Earl Gregg Swem], wishing him good health. 1 item. March 28, 1955. Invitation from Earl Gregg Swem III to his parents, asking them to the "Assembly Program," "Reading Can Be Fun." Attached is a construction paper "card" with illustration by Earl Gregg Swem III. 2 items. April 1, 1955. Assembly programs for "Reading Can Be Fun," Earl Gregg Swem III's class presentation. Attached is an illustrated construction paper cover. 2 items. December 29, 1961. Newsclipping of Earl Greg (sic) Swem and his friends caroling for neighbors Miss Mamie Howell and Travis Howell. 1 item. undated. Program for the Mid-Winter Concert of Atherton High School. Earl Gregg Swem III sang in the Atherton Choruses. 1 item. undated. Bookplate of Leota Swem. 1 item. undated. Copy of woodcut by Worth Bailey of Spadehaven. 1 item.
Dates
- Creation: 1912-1961, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository