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Turning the Page on 151 Years of the Friends Historical Library

In McCabe Library, to the left of the main entrance, lies one of the largest collections of Quaker history in the world. This collection is known as the Friends Historical Library (FHL), and it has just celebrated 151 years of serving as

October 27, 2022

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Rebecca Hall ’85, Author of Revolutionary Graphic Novel “WAKE,” Visits Swarthmore

On Sept. 29 and 30, Dr. Rebecca Hall ’85, historian and author of the multi-award-winning graphic novel “Wake,” visited the college. Her visit included two parts: a fireside chat where she led a discussion on the importance of understanding slave revolt history

October 6, 2022

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Turning the Page on 151 Years of the Friends Historical Library

Rebecca Hall ’85, Author of Revolutionary Graphic Novel “WAKE,” Visits Swarthmore

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Turning the Page on 151 Years of the Friends Historical Library

Rebecca Hall ’85, Author of Revolutionary Graphic Novel “WAKE,” Visits Swarthmore

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Timeline of the Trotter Lawn Encampment

Faculty Reflect on Encampment, Arrests

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