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In 1890 Frank Furness Designed The Bryn Mawr Hotel, Which Became Baldwin School

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January 26, 1890 - The Philadelphia Times reported the planned reconstruction of the Bryn Mawr Hotel. Architects for the project are Furness, Evans and Co. Artist's rendering of the "future Bryn Mawr Hotel - 1890" The Original Keystone/Bryn Mawr Hotel - Opened in 1872, destroyed by fire in 1887 Photo source - Lower Merion Historical Society From the Lower Merion … [Read more...] about In 1890 Frank Furness Designed The Bryn Mawr Hotel, Which Became Baldwin School

Haverford College Claims To Have Original Quaker Oats Man

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An illustration from our archives that inspired the famous Quaker Oats character. Interesting fact- Quakers did not found the Quaker Oats Company, the founders just thought it'd give their product a wholesome reputation #Nationaloatmealmonth #Quakertuesday pic.twitter.com/KbtQmhhfON — Haverford Libraries (@HCLibraries) January 18, 2022 “I’m just feeling fortunate, you know — I … [Read more...] about Haverford College Claims To Have Original Quaker Oats Man

Bryn Mawr Prof, Airea D. Matthews, Named Philadelphia Poet Laureate

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The Free Library of Philadelphia announced on January 4, that Airea D. Matthews has been appointed as the new Philadelphia Poet Laureate. Her term will run through the end of 2023. For her "day job," Matthews is the director Creative Writing Program at Bryn Mawr College. From the Free Library Website - Housed at the Free Library since 2017, the City of Philadelphia’s Poet … [Read more...] about Bryn Mawr Prof, Airea D. Matthews, Named Philadelphia Poet Laureate

Bryn Mawr College Called For Removal Of Woodrow Wilson Marker, But Plaque For (White) Working Women’s Summer School Remains

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In April of 2002, Marc Schogol wrote in the Inquirer -  You'd think that if a president once taught at your college, you'd glorify his name. But at Bryn Mawr College, there's now no sign that Woodrow Wilson was ever there.  According to Schogol, the Wilson marker was removed by the state "for repairs," in September of 2001. Apparently, those repairs were … [Read more...] about Bryn Mawr College Called For Removal Of Woodrow Wilson Marker, But Plaque For (White) Working Women’s Summer School Remains

Bryn Mawr Alum, Grammy Nominee (And She’s A Best-Selling Author) To Speak On Campus Wednesday

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Reading Series//Dec. 1 at 7:30pm//We are excited to welcome BMC alum, musician, and writer Michelle Zauner to campus! Zauner heads @Jbrekkie and released her memoir, Crying in H Mart, earlier this year to great acclaim. Learn more at https://t.co/VZalUA6Q6P. #bmcbanter pic.twitter.com/NfnGbEM2rC — BrynMawrArts (@BrynMawrArts) November 22, 2021 On Wednesday night (December 1), … [Read more...] about Bryn Mawr Alum, Grammy Nominee (And She’s A Best-Selling Author) To Speak On Campus Wednesday