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Title: Agreement to do grading work, 1895 December 03
Date: 1895-12-03
Creator: Gleason, Albert
Description: Letter of acceptance from Albert Gleason for the grading contract. Gleason agreed to grade the 76,000 cubic yards extending Massachusetts Avenue through the campus grounds. Gleason quotes the total amount of $17,950.00 for the work, unless rocks must also be removed.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.01.18.06
Type: agreements
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.18.06
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: 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
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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: Announcement of meetings about American University in Ohio, 1899 February
Date: 1899-02
Description: Document describing how the residents of Ohio can donate money for the construction of American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.11
Type: announcements
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.11
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Title: Circular letter from Geo. W. Gray asking for subscriptions in support of American University, 1892 July 20
Date: 1892-07-20
Creator: Gray, George W.
Description: Proposal for the collection of two million dollars for the cause of American University. The document explains the allocation of the money to be set aside for fellowships, the building of an Administrative Hall and a fellowship fund in the name of Abraham Lincoln.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.02.17.03
Type: circular letters
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.17.03
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Committee report on endowment lifting the endowment restriction on American University, undated
Date: [date of publication not identified]
Description: In this report, the committee approves retaining the endowment restriction for American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.39
Type: reports
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.39
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Deed transferring property from Achsah C. Davis to John F. Hurst, 1890 February 28
Date: 1890-02-28
Description: Deed for the land AU sits on showing that John F. Hurst paid 100,000 dollars paid to Achsah C. Davis. It includes a detailed description of the property.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Davis, Achsah C.; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Local Identifier: RG1.01.05.02
Type: deeds
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.05.02
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Discussion of Aid for American University at the St. Louis M.E. Conference, 1899 March 18
Date: 1899-03-18
Description: Newspaper article seeking monetary contributions from the residents of Missouri for the construction of American University. It states that a building will constructed using these contributions and named the Missouri Building.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.08
Type: clippings (information artifacts)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.08
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Drawing of "Science Hall", undated
Date: [date of publication not identified]
Creator: Poindexter, William M., 1846-1908
Description: Architectural drawing of "Science Hall."
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.04.14.06
Type: architectural drawings (visual works)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.14.06
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Endorsement for "Ohio" building on AU campus by Senator M.A. Hanna, 1898 December 28
Date: 1898-12-28
Creator: Hanna, Marcus Alonzo, 1837-1904
Description: Senator Mark Hanna (Ohio) endorses building an "Ohio" building on AU campus and grants permission to solicit funds for it in his name.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.01.06.03
Type: lists (document genres)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.06.03
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Title: Endorsement of students from Methodist students in Berlin, 1890 May 13
Date: 1890-05-13
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Endorsement of students from Methodist Episcopal church.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.01.05.08
Type: resolutions (administrative records)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.05.08
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Title: Endorsement of Washington clergymen, 1890 April 17
Date: 1890-04-17
Description: Endorsement of Washington Clergymen.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.01.05.07
Type: lists (document genres)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.05.07
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Title: The Endowment Alliance for American University, ca. 1898
Date: 1898
Description: Call for "preachers" to help raise the first million for the endowment for American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.02.11.12
Type: circular letters
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.11.12
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Title: First study of library for American University, Washington, D.C., 1894
Date: 1894
Description: Plan for library at American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.01.13B.02
Type: floor plans (orthographic projections)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.13B.02
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Title: Floor Plan for Hall of Sciences, undated
Date: [date of publication not identified]
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Floor Plan for Hall of Sciences or Hall of Technology.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.04.14.07
Type: floor plans (orthographic projections)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.14.07
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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
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Title: Handwritten copy of letter from F.L. Olmsted Co. to Van Brunt and Howe, 1893 May 20
Date: 1893-05-20
Description: Letter details the results of Olmsted's preliminary visit and evaluation of the grounds of American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.01.13A.04
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.13A.04
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Title: Handwritten copy of letter from F.L. Olmsted, Co. to Van Brunt and Howe, 1893 September 08
Date: 1893-09-08
Description: Handwritten copy of letter detailing advice provided by F.L. Olmsted regarding land acquisition, etc. of American University grounds.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.01.13A.07
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.13A.07
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Title: Invoice from Henry Tilton & Standard Plate Glass Company to Samuel Beiler, 1895 June 12
Date: 1895-06-12
Creator: Tilton, Henry A.
Description: This invoice from the Standard Plate Glass Company gives Beiler an overview of the deal the company made with Peate and encloses a bill for the telescope disc they manufactured and delivered to him.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.33
Type: invoices
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.33
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