%eadnotat; ]> 5157gewa George A. (George Arthur) Walton Papers, 1842-1969 [bulk, 1904-1969] FHL staff Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. 1971 Text converted and initial EAD tagging provided by Apex Data Services, May 2002. ENG George A. (George Arthur) Walton Papers, 1842-1969 [bulk, 1904-1969] FHL staff Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. 1971 Descriptive Summary Papers, 1842-1969 [bulk, 1904-1969] RG 5/157 George A. (George Arthur) Walton (1883-1969) 15 boxes; 7.5 linear feet Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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Phone: (610) 328-8496 FAX: (610) 690-5728 George A. Walton (1883-1969) was the long-time headmaster of the George School, a Quaker boarding school in Newtown, Pennsylvania. He succeeded his father as headmaster in 1912 and served until 1948. After his retirement, he continued to be active in Quaker organizations and concerns, including the reunification of the Society of Friends in 1955. He was a member of Newtown Monthly Meeting. The collection contains family and other correspondence, writings, and related papers. Correspondents include J. Barnard Walton, the brother of George A. Walton BIOGRAPHICAL/HISTORICAL

George A. (George Arthur) Walton (1883-1969) was the long-time headmaster of the George School, a Quaker boarding school in Newtown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Joseph and Dora (Brosius) Walton and was raised near Coatesville, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and in 1906 married Emily Ingram. His father, Joseph, was the second headmaster of the George School, and after his early death, George Walton succeeded his father as headmaster in 1912 and served until 1948. After his retirement, he continued to be active in Quaker organizations and concerns, including the reunification of the Society of Friends in 1955. He was a member of Newtown Monthly Meeting.

 SCOPE AND CONTENT

The collection contains family and other correspondence, writings, and related papers. Correspondents include J. Barnard Walton, the brother of George A. Walton.

 Arrangement

The collection is divided into eight series:

Biographical and genealogical material Correspondence Writings Notes on various subjects George School School Affiliation Service Photographs Reference material ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Accession information:

Donor: George School, 1971, 2009

The collection was given by the George School, from the home and office files of George A. Walton.

 Access

Collection is open for research

 Use Restrictions

Copyright has not been assigned to Friends Historical Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in to the Director. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Friends Historical Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by reader.

 Preferred Citation

[Indicate the cited item or series here], RG5/157, George A. Walton Papers, 1842-1969, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

 Processing information

When received by the Library, most of the collection was arranged by George A. Walton by topic, with correspondence and related materials kept together. That order was retained as much as possible. Additional material, largely personnel files, was deposited by the George School in 2009 (Acc. 2009.012) and added to the collection in 2012.

The following items, originally part of the collection, have been recatalogued:

George A. Walton Diplomas (Filed in Diploma Chart Case), including: Friends Central School - 1900 University of Pennsylvania, B.A. - 1904 Philomethea Society - 1904 University of Pennsylvania, M.A. - 1907 Swarthmore College, Doctor of Laws - 1946 Earlham College, Doctor of Laws - 1949 Haverford College, Doctor of Laws -1964

Emily Williams Ingram (Walton) Diplomas, including: Friends Central School - 1901 State Normal School - 1903 Marriage certificates (filed in chart case), George to Emily Williams Ingram - 9/20/1906 Related Material

See also:

RG 5/072, Janney, O. Edward (Oliver Edward), Papers, 1874-1945. RG 5/158, Joseph S. Walton Papers RG 5/159, Margaretta Walton Family Papers Bust of George Walton by Ruth Lowe Bookman (1938), FHL Reading Rooom SELECTED SEARCH TERMS Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Newtown Quakers -- Education--Schools Bucks County -- Education Pennsylvania -- Quakers Quakers --Social life and customs--29 George School (Bucks County, Pa.) Walton, J. Barnard (Joseph Barnard), 1885-1963 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS

Note to Researchers: To request materials, please note both the location and box numbers shown below:

 Ser. 1. Biographical and Genealogical material, 1903-1968 Biographical material 1 Correspondence in the life of Margaret Barnard Walton, George A. Walton's maternal grandmother 1 Walton family memorabilia 1 Correspondence between J. Barnard Walton and his brother George 1955-1963 1 Correspondence about J. Barnard Walton 1963-1964 1 "J. Barnard Walton" by Leon Stern 8/26/1965 1 Correspondence on "J. Barnard Walton" with and about Leon Stern 1963-1968 1 Log of camping trip to Lake George 1903 1 Log of voyage to Europe 1904 1 Notebook, England 1929 1 Log of trip to Pacific Coast 1954-1955 1 Diaries (engagement calendars), pocket size 1910, 1913, 1920-1968 1 Ser. 2. Correspondence, 1912-1969 Letters received on appointment as Principal of George School 1912 3 Peace Conference for Friends at Winona Lake, Indiana 1915 3

Conference initiated by Thomas E. Jones, L. Hollings-worth Wood, Henry J. Cadbury, and George Walton.

 Religious and controversial subjects 1927-1938 3 Letters from Europe 1929 3 General correspondence 1931-1969 3 Letters re: A Man and His School, by Walter H. Mohr 1935-1969 3 Bucks County Contributionship 1937-1956 3 The Quaker Mission to Germany 12/1938 4

Includes pocket notebook, file from office, file from home.

 Personal correspondence 1945-1948 4 Matters of community and family interest, including retirement from George School (1948) 1945-1948 4 Retirement 1948 4 Disposal of books 1953, 1957, 1963 4 Visit to Pacific Yearly Mtg. and Southwestern Friends 1954-1966 4 Council of Churches, Newtown, Bucks County area 1958-1964 5 Council of Churches, Newtown, Bucks County area 1962-1969 5 Letters concerning Peace 1961 5 International Association for Religious Freedom 1958-1960 5 Letters in appreciation of Diaries and Correspondence of Margaretta Walton, 1829-1904, by George A. and J. Barnard Walton 1962 5 Letters concerning George Walton's book on his father, Joseph S. Walton 1963-1968 5 Comments on ms. of biography of Joseph S. Walton 1964-1965 5 Correspondence concerning gift copies of Joseph S. Walton 1966-1967 5 Ser. 3. Writings, 1904-1967 Articles and addresses 1904-1962 6-7 "Holy Spirit" and Christian Unity 3 folders 1937-1965 6-7 Joseph S. Walton, text of talk to George School Alumni 5/16/1964 6-7 Europe, articles published, and papers by young boys at Ackworth School, England on "What Mr. Walton said?" 1929- 6-7 "Quakers Then and Now", and related material 1940-1941 6-7 Jesse Kersey 1849-1954 6-7 "Spirit in Man" by Rufus Jones 4/1967 6-7

Used as an essay adaptation for a discussion group led by George Walton.

 Outlines of addresses 1915-1916, 1926-1939, 1940-1957 8 Ser. 4. Notes on various subjects, 1923-1957

Notes may be memory joggers.

 Notes on various phases of school life 1923-1926 Small box of notes 8 George School 1928 small black leather notebook 9 Notes taken during Meetings and Conferences 1929-1957 6 notebooks 9 Notes on Managing the Depression 1932-1934 9 Deep Insights into Religion 1950-1956 9 Personal Reactions to Religion 1950-1956 9 Constructive Thoughts Concerning Religion 1950's 9 Important Approaches to Religion 9 Notes on Friends World Conference, Oxford, and visits to Meetings in California Yearly Meeting and the SW 1954-1955 9 Schools other than the George School 9 The Quaker Message and Method by AFSC 9 Peace 9 Notes 1951, 1954-1957 9 Undated pack of card with notes 9

Includes notes on Isaiah's literary style, spiritual religion, spiritual unity, etc.

 Ser. 5: George School, 1929-1948, n.d. "George School Experience" 10

Small file box of notes and anecdotes, probably for public speaking.

 Writings and addresses 1929, 1946, 1948, n.d. 10 Ser. 6. School Affiliation Service, 1950-1960 11 Ser. 7. Photographs, n.d. 12 Ser. 8. Reference material, 1912-1967 Philosophy of Quaker Education, source material 1914-1946 13 Religion in Education 1938-1956 13 Religion in public schools 1948-1952 13 Miscellaneous reference material 1912-1967 13 Clippings 13