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- Title
- The American University, 1891 November
- Date
- 1891-11
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- These handwritten notes describe Hurst's outline for American University. This includes "the four departments of human knowledge" it will teach: "the arts and sciences" "the medical" "the law" and "the theological" and details the main teachings of these four departments. It also includes a breakdown of costs associated with the equipping and endowing of such an education program, using materials which have been collected by federal institutions such as the Library of Congress.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.09.08
- Type
- drafts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.08
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- The American University -- An Appeal, undated
- Date
- [date of publication not identified]
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- In an undated appeal to the members and friends of the Methodist Episcopal Church nationwide, John F. Hurst answers the question, "Why in Washington." He argues that since George Washington forward, statesmen and educators have advocated for a university in the nation's capital.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Universities and colleges -- Public relations -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.03.04
- Type
- circular letters
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.03.04
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- The American University, ca. 1891
- Date
- 1891
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- Draft of statement on the status of American University and its relationship to the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.02.06.06
- Type
- drafts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.06.06
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Announcement by John F. Hurst for solicitation of contributions, 1890 April 17
- Date
- 1890-04-17
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- Announcement of the establishment of National University and a solicitation for contributions.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.05.05
- Type
- announcements
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.05.05
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Announcement by John F. Hurst for the solicitation of contributions, 1890 May 01
- Date
- 1890-05-01
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- Announcement of the establishment of National University and a solicitation for contributions.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.05.06
- Type
- announcements
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.05.06
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Bishop Hurst's address at Omaha University -- corrected for printing, 1892 May 08
- Date
- 1892-05-10
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- This is a corrected proof of Bishop Hurst's Address on the First Two Years of the American University, which was given at Omaha University on May 8, 1892.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Methodist Church -- Education
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.09.05
- Type
- speeches (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.05
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Buildings and departments, 1890 February
- Date
- 1890-02
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- These handwritten notes are part of a "schema" describing Hurst's plan for American University. One page outlines the buildings of the campus, and the other the various departments. (See also RG1.06.09.08)
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.09.09
- Type
- sketches
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.09
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Draft letter from John F. Hurst to President Grover Cleveland, 1892
- Date
- 1892
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- Draft letter from John Hurst to President Grover Cleveland proposing an underground railroad under Massachusetts Avenue.
- Subject
- Building
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.17.02
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69469
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Epworth Foundation, American University, The Epworth Herald, 1900 July 28
- Date
- 1900-07-28
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- Newspaper article with donation information collected by John Hurst, the first Chancellor of American University and a prominent bishop in the Methodist Church. Article includes names and organizations having donated to the Epworth Foundation at AU with the respective amount of money given.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth Herald -- History
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.11.31
- Type
- clippings (information artifacts)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.11.31
- Rights statement
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- Title
- General announcement from John Hurst looking for investors, 1890 January 30
- Date
- 1890-01-30
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- General letter from John Hurst looking for investors to purchase more land on the American University site, referenced as the "Davies Tract."
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.04.12
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.12
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- General appeal for funds, 1890 May 01
- Date
- 1890-05-01
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- A general appeal from Bishop Hurst, May 1, 1890, explaining why Washington needs a National University. He describes the location as "magnificent," and argues that the university is best situated in Washington, D.C. because of its access to the national library, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Observatory and several government agencies.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.02.03
- Type
- circular letters
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.02.03
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- J.F. Hurst travel itinerary for March-April 03, 1893 March
- Date
- 1893-03
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- List of Hurst's speaking of engagements in New Jersey and New York in late March and early April 1893.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.09.04
- Type
- itineraries
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.04
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- John F. Hurst diary entry, 08 April 1860
- Date
- 1860-04-08
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- SC_Hurst_0003
- Type
- diaries
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:77252
- Rights statement
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- Title
- John F. Hurst diary entry, 10 September 1852
- Date
- 1852-09-10
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- SC_Hurst_0020
- Type
- diaries
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:77312
- Rights statement
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- Title
- John F. Hurst diary entry, 12 May 1859
- Date
- 1859-05-12
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- SC_Hurst_0002
- Type
- diaries
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:77251
- Rights statement
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- Title
- John F. Hurst diary entry, 21 May 1852
- Date
- 1852-05-21
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- SC_Hurst_0019
- Type
- diaries
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:77315
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- Title
- John F. Hurst diary entry, 23 August 1863
- Date
- 1863-08-23
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- SC_Hurst_0016
- Type
- diaries
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:77249
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- Title
- John F. Hurst diary entry, 27 May 1858
- Date
- 1858-05-27
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- SC_Hurst_0001
- Type
- diaries
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:77250
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- Title
- John F. Hurst travel visa to Halle Germany, 1856
- Date
- 1856
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- SC_Hurst_0017
- Type
- diaries
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:77313
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- Title
- Letter from Chancellor Hurst to Rev. John A. Gutteridge, 1908 June 10
- Date
- 1908-06-10
- Creator
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Description
- In this letter Hurst writes to Gutteridge that his relationship with the University will change from a salary based one to a commission based one.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gutteridge, John A.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.06.23
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.06.23
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.