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Ser. 1. Letters received, Emma and J. Russell Hayes
Ser. 2. Diaries of Emma & J. Russell Hayes, 1880-1935
Ser. 3. Albums, 1894-1918
Ser. 4. Writings, 1898, n.d.
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John Russell Hayes Papers, 1880-1936
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2001
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Creator
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John Russell Hayes (1866-1945) |
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Papers, |
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Dates:
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1880-1936 |
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Abstract:
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John Russell Hayes (1866-1945) was a Quaker educator, poet, and Librarian of Swarthmore College, 1906-1927 and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, 1927-1935. The collection contains letters received by Hayes, 1887-1936, diaries covering the period 1880-1935, and miscellaneous papers including an album of collected manuscript samples of contemporary poets. The diaries include poetry and cover personal and Swarthmore College activities and concerns.
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Extent:
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5 boxes; 2.5 linear ft. |
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Identification:
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RG 5/180 |
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BIOGRAPHICAL/HISTORICAL
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1866-1892 |
John Russell Hayes (1866-1945) was a Quaker educator, poet, and Librarian of Swarthmore College, 1906-1927 and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, 1927-1935. John Russell Hayes was born in 1866, the son of William M. and Rachel (Russell) Hayes, and was descended from a long-time Chester County, Pa., Quaker family. He spent much of his childhood on the Hayes family farm on the Brandywine River. He married Emma Gawthrop of Wilmington, Delaware, in 1892. Both were graduates of Swarthmore College, Class of 1888. |
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1892-1906 |
J. Russell Hayes graduated from the Law School of the University of Pennsylvania, but he only practiced law for a year before returning to Swarthmore College to teach literature and composition. He also attended Harvard, Oxford, the University of Strassburg, Germany. |
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1906-1935 |
In 1906 he became College Librarian, a position he held until 1927. From 1927 to 1935, he served as Librarian of Friends Historical Library, and after his retirement, he was made Librarian Emeritus. Hayes supported the war effort in 1918, a position that was controversial among Quakers. |
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1939-1945 |
J. Russell Hayes and his wife were both members of Swarthmore Monthly Meeting. They had three daughter, Esther, Katharine, and Eleanor, all of whom were also Swarthmore College graduates. Emma Hayes died in 1939, and J. Russell Hayes died Dec. 29, 1945. He was the author of a number of books, primarily of verse. Most of his poetry reflected the local landscape and his Quaker roots. |
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The collection contains letters received by Hayes, 1887-1936, diaries covering the period 1880-1935, and miscellaneous papers including an album of collected manuscript samples of contemporary poets. The diaries include poetry and local notes and photographs and cover personal and Swarthmore College activities and concerns..
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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Friends Historical Library (TRIPOD). Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings: Researchers are advised to search by subject and author, when applicable.
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The colleciton is divided into four series:
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Ser. 1. Letters received, Emma and J. Russell Hayes
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Correspondence
1887-1936 (bulk 1899-1913)
Most early letters are from Esther T. and William Hyde Appleton and Elizabeth Powell Bond. Later letters concern Hayes' poetry. Of particular interest are letters written to Hayes in reaction to his support of the war effort in 1918.
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Ser. 2. Diaries of Emma & J. Russell Hayes, 1880-1935 31 vols
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Diary/day book of Emma Gawthrop Hayes
1885-1888, 1891
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Diaries of J. Russell Hayes
1880-1935
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Diaries of J. Russell Hayes
1880-1906
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Diaries of J. Russell Hayes
1906-1820
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Diaries of J. Russell Hayes
1920-1935
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Ser. 3. Albums, 1894-1918
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Catalogue of the library of J. Russell and Emma G. Hayes
1894-
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Rachel H. Russell's autograph album
1861
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Mss album of collected poetry: "Book of Poets"
1902-1918
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Ser. 4. Writings, 1898, n.d.
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Poetry [see also the diaries]
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Prose writings, 1898, n.d.
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"An evening with Dr. Horace Howard"
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"Furness at `Lindenshade' "
3/8/1898
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