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Title: Account of subscriptions toward the Epworth Fund of American University, 1892 July 15
Date: 1892-07-15
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: An account of subscriptions from Chapter # 5338, Epworth League of the Douglas Memorial M.E. Church for the Epworth Fund of American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History; Douglas Memorial M.E. Church (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.05.10.07
Type: subscription lists
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.07
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Title: Agreement Between the Board of Counsel of the Temperance Education Association and the Trustees of the American University, 1895 December 06
Date: 1895-12-06
Description: Agreement between the Temperance Education Association and the Trustees of American University, and notes.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.04.10.39
Type: agreements
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.10.39
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Title: The American University: It's Plan, Endowment, Progress, ca. 1898
Date: 1898
Description: Promotional fundraising brochure for American University describing its purpose and the proposed buildings.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.02.11.10
Type: booklets
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.11.10
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Title: The American University: Taking Our Bearings, 1903 January 28
Date: 1903-01-28
Description: In this statement, Charles C. McCabe writes about the university’s progress and that the university will be for post-graduate work only. He lists American University’s current assets and discusses that finishing McKinley Memorial Building is their first priority. He is requesting that all parties involved send him the accounts of bequests and a list of people who would be willing to donate funds.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.07.58.01
Type: reports
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.58.01
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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
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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: Bill from Byron S. Adams, printer, to American University, 1900 November 20
Date: 1900-11-20
Creator: Adams, Byron S.
Description: A bill from Byron S. Adams, printer, to American University. Expenses listed from January 1 to September 29, 1900. Partially paid on November 20, 1900.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.05.11.02
Type: invoices
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.11.02
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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
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Title: Building proposal, undated
Date: [date of publication not identified]
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Request for trustees to pledge $10,000 for Pennsylvania Hall. The Hall of History is completed. The McKinley Hall of Government is in the process of completion.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.04.14.14
Type: proposals
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.14.14
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Title: Draft letter to Francis Strickland from Franklin E. Hamilton, undated
Date: [date of publication not identified]
Creator: Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
Description: Handwritten letter from Chancellor Hamilton to Francis Strickland.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.06.07.20
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.20
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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
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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: The document includes hand-written notes from eight clergymen in Washington, endorsing the university, April 17, 1890.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.01.02.06
Type: lists (document genres)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.02.06
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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: 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
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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: 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
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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: Handwritten note by Charles C. McCabe, 1898 May 10
Date: 1898-05-10
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Handwritten note advising that church members should donate one cent a day for American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.06.09.02
Type: notes
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.02
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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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Title: Invoice from M.M. Kann & Pittsburgh Steel Company to Samuel Beiler, 1895 June 08
Date: 1895-06-08
Creator: Kann, M.M.
Description: This invoice from the Pittsburgh Crushed Steel Company confirms the delivery of material for the telescope to Peate's residence in Greenville, and includes information on the donation of 50 pounds of material to the University on behalf of the Steel Company.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.31
Type: invoices
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.31
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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
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Title: John F. Hurst and Catherine Elizabeth LaMonte
Date: [date of publication not identified]
Creator: Personal responsible unknown
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: SC_Hurst_0021
Type: photographs
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:77316
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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
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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
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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
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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 A. Nelson to Rev. G.W. Gray, 1893 April 03
Date: 1893-04-03
Creator: Nelson, A.
Description: Hand written by A. Nelson to Rev. G.W. Gray, expression inability to comply with Gray's wishes.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Gray, George W.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.08.02
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.08.02
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Title: Letter from A.B. Browne to Rev. S.L. Beiler, 1897 July 16
Date: 1897-07-16
Creator: Browne, Aldis B.
Description: Letter discussing intent to address concerns regarding land when Congress adjourns. The cost of plot of land on Nebraska Avenue is $9600.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.01.11.12
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.11.12
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Title: Letter from Albert J. Nast to W.L. Davidson, D.D., 1902 October 07
Date: 1902-10-07
Creator: Nast, Albert J.
Description: In this letter, Albert Nast thanks Dr. Davidson for his update on American University. He also bemoans the Trustee's acceptance of the General Conference's mandate that $5 million be secured prior to beginning departmental work, but assures Dr. Davidson that he has no complaints about their decisions so far. Lastly, he discusses the possibility of raising money and endowments by appealing to the moneyed me in the church.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.05
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.05
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Title: Letter from Albert Osborn to Brother Williams, 1915 January 30
Date: 1915-01-30
Creator: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Description: Letter of confirmation of receipt of $100 from the donor.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.02.03.17
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.03.17
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Title: Letter from Albert Osborn to Dr. Davidson, 1906 February 06
Date: 1906-02-06
Creator: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Description: Personal letter to a close friend of his wife expressing his feelings to her and a check up on how she is doing.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.
Local Identifier: RG1.02.03.10
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.03.10
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Title: Letter from Albert Osborn to Rev. C.W. Baldwin, 1891 December 11
Date: 1891-12-11
Creator: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Description: A letter from Albert Osborn to Rev. Charles W. Baldwin discussing the creation and mailing of sample donor certificate forms and circulars.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Baldwin, Charles W.
Local Identifier: RG1.05.10.02
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.02
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Title: Letter from Albert Osborn to Rev. Jesse Hurlbut, 1904 September 23
Date: 1904-09-23
Creator: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Description: Typed letter from Albert Osborn to Rev. Jesse Hurlbut, September 23, 1904, asking him to reconcile a discrepancy concerning the date John F. Hurst telegraphed T.W. Talmadge from New Decatur, Alabama, telling him "to close bargain" for the Davies Tract. In a hand-written reply, Rev. Hurlbut replies that it was probably January 24th.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930
Local Identifier: RG1.01.04.07
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.07
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Title: Letter from Albert R. Ransom to W.L. Davidson, 1903 January 19
Date: 1903-01-19
Creator: Ransom, Albert R.
Description: Letter from a seventeen-year old boy who was raised in the Methodist church and hopes to enter the ministry. He thanks Dr. Davidson for agreeing to send him the Courier for free and mentions his love of the paper. He mentions his desire to help Dr. Davidson and offers to send books. He also expresses his desire to visit American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.08
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.08
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Title: Letter from Aldis B. Browne to the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, 1914 January 16
Date: 1914-01-16
Creator: Browne, Aldis B.
Description: Request to issue a permit to the Railway Company to extend the electric street railway towards American University and the impact the extension will have on access to and the opening of American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.01.20.02
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.20.02
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Title: Letter from Andrew Carnegie to Rev. G.W. Gray, 1893 February 17
Date: 1893-02-17
Creator: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Description: In this letter, Andrew Carnegie writes to Rev. G.W. Gray to tell him that because he is so busy at the moment, he is unable to attend to the matter which Gray had previously written to him about.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Gray, George W.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.05.25
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.25
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Title: Letter from Arthur T. Brice to Charles Baldwin about the extension of Massachusetts Avenue, 1892 April 07
Date: 1892-04-07
Creator: Brice, Arthur T.
Description: Letter to Reverend Charles W. Baldwin written by C.C. Glover's assistant Arthur T. Brice. He notes the verbal agreement between Glover and Baldwin should be clear enough to communicate to Bishop Hurst.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Baldwin, Charles W.
Local Identifier: RG1.01.18.12
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.18.12
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Title: Letter from Barnard & Johnson to Dr. Wilbur L. Davidson concerning W.O. Hazard's right of way claim, 1907 May 21
Date: 1907-05-21
Description: Letter of complaint from W.O. Hazard regarding the gated roadway across campus.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; Hazard, W.O.
Local Identifier: RG1.01.09.09
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.09.09
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Title: Letter from Barnard & Johnson to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson on behalf of their client W.O. Hazard requesting right of way access to American University's property, 1907 January 11
Date: 1907-01-11
Description: Law firm representing Mr. W.O. Hazard states that the promised roadway across AU campus must be kept open according to the land title.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Browne, Aldis B.
Local Identifier: RG1.01.09.06
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.09.06
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Title: Letter from B.F. Clarkson to C.W. Baldwin, 1893 February 08
Date: 1893-02-08
Creator: Clarkson, Benjamin F.
Description: In this letter, B.F. Clarkson notes the date he wished to set up for a meeting is not good due to a conference. He asks C.W. Baldwin to specify a later date.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.06.02.02
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.02.02
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Title: Letter from B.F. Leighton to Rev. C.W. Baldwin, 1864 January 06
Date: 1894-01-06
Creator: Leighton, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Farnsworth), 1847-1921
Description: Typed letter from B.F. Leighton to Rev. C.W. Baldwin, January 6, 1894, concerning whether to resurvey the university site. A hand-written notation says, "Meeting had and judgment adverse to a resurvey."
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Landscape architecture -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Baldwin, Charles W.
Local Identifier: RG1.01.04.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.01
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Title: Letter from B.F. Leighton to W.L. Davidson about Hazard's claim, 1907 January 17
Date: 1907-01-17
Creator: Leighton, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Farnsworth), 1847-1921
Description: Advice on how the campus should respond to the issue of opening the roadway.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; Hazard, W.O.
Local Identifier: RG1.01.09.08
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.09.08
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Title: Letter from Bishop C.C. McCabe to Rev. F.J. Hubach. Includes affirmative note in response., 1905 January 04
Date: 1905-01-04
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Letter advocating for the opening of Mass. Ave and Boundary Ave. Northwest. Bishop C.C. McCabe encourages Rev. F.J. Hubach to write to his Congressmen and Senators to pass the bill to open land for American University's campus
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hubach, Frederick J.
Local Identifier: RG1.01.21.07
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.21.07
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Title: Letter from Bishop Mallalieu to W.L. Davidson, 1907 April 22
Date: 1907-04-22
Creator: Mallalieu, Willard F. (Willard Francis), 1828-1911
Description: Letter from Bishop Mallalieu to the Dr. Rev. W.L. Davidson recommending Bishop Hamilton and discussing the arrangements of a visit from Dr. Munhall to settle the matter. Bishop Mallalieu records that he has reached out to Mrs. McCabe.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.06.07.02
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.02
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Title: Letter from Bishop Mallalieu to W.L. Davidson, 1907 February 22
Date: 1907-02-22
Creator: Mallalieu, Willard F. (Willard Francis), 1828-1911
Description: Letter from Bishop Mallalieu to the committee members urging them to act. Mallalieu recommends that they reach out to Bishop McCabe and his Washington, D.C. friends for help.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.06.07.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.01
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Title: Letter from Bishop Mallalieu to W.L. Davidson, 1907 May 17
Date: 1907-05-17
Creator: Mallalieu, Willard F. (Willard Francis), 1828-1911
Description: Letter from Bishop Mallalieu to W.L. Davidson in anticipation of Dr. Hamilton's acceptance.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
Local Identifier: RG1.06.07.07
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.07
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Title: Letter from B.P. Raymond to S.L. Beiler, 1896 January 16
Date: 1896-01-16
Creator: Raymond, Bradford P.
Description: In this letter, Raymond states his understanding that a resolution by Hurst was not be sent abroad, only to be published in the minutes.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.03.13
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.13
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Title: Letter from B.P. Raymond to S.L. Beiler, 1896 January 27
Date: 1896-01-27
Creator: Raymond, Bradford P.
Description: In this letter, Raymond tried to determine what the instructions were for publishing the minutes. He states he would not publish anything to hurt Bishop Hurst.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.03.15
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.15
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Title: Letter from C.B. Stemen to Rev. S.L. Beiler, 1895 July 27
Date: 1895-07-27
Creator: Stemen, C. B.
Description: Letter from C.B. Stemen stating that it will take "years" to develop the medical department properly and that he would be willing to help with fundraising.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.04.09.17
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.17
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Title: Letter from C.B. Stemen to Rev. S.L. Beiler, 1895 November 18
Date: 1895-11-18
Creator: Stemen, C. B.
Description: Letter from C.B. Stemen discussing his visits to St. Louis and Kansas City to promote the proposed medical department at American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.04.09.22
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.22
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Title: Letter from C.B. Stemen to Samuel Beiler, 1896
Date: 1896
Creator: Stemen, C. B.
Description: Letter scheduling a visit to Washington, D.C. to meet with Senator Brice to discuss the creation of the medical department at American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.04.09.32
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.32
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Title: Letter from C.B. Stemen to Samuel Beiler, 1896 January 27
Date: 1896-01-27
Creator: Stemen, C. B.
Description: Second letter requesting a meeting with Senator Brice about the potential medical department.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.04.09.33
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.33
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Title: Letter from C.B. Stemen to Samuel Beiler, 1896 November 17
Date: 1896-11-17
Creator: Stemen, C. B.
Description: Letter confirming that Stemen has been unable to secure funds for the medical department in the year since his appointment, and that he is unsure whether the pursuit will be ultimately successful.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.04.09.36
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.36
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Title: Letter from C.B. Stemen to Samuel Beiler, 1896 October 23
Date: 1896-10-23
Creator: Stemen, C. B.
Description: Letter requesting American University letterhead so that he may continue writing potential donors for the medical department.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.04.09.35
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.35
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Title: Letter from C.B. Stemen to S.L. Beiler, 1895 November 02
Date: 1895-11-02
Creator: Stemen, C. B.
Description: Letter from C.B. Stemen discussing an article he is writing for the Courier, and ongoing plans for the Medical Department at American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Temperance; Temperance and religion
Local Identifier: RG1.04.10.36
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.10.36
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Title: Letter from C.B. Stemen to S.L. Beiler, 1895 November 02
Date: 1895-11-02
Creator: Stemen, C. B.
Description: Letter suggesting "College of Ethyology" as a title for a college of Scientific Temperance.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.04.10.35
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.10.35
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Title: Letter from C.C. McCabe to "Dear Brother", 1904 April
Date: 1904-04
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Letter from Charles C. McCabe confirming that his wife's health is improving and an update on his fundraising activities on behalf of American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.02.11.02
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.11.02
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Title: Letter from C.C. McCabe to T.D. Collins, 1898 November 27
Date: 1898-11-27
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Letter discussing other donors to the University and asking T.D. Collins to increase his donation. Also mentions a Missionary Training School as part of American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Collins, Truman Doud
Local Identifier: RG1.04.14.04
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.14.04
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Title: Letter from C.C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1903 November 09
Date: 1903-11-09
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Letter regarding obtaining approval for buildings as well as the extension of Massachusetts Ave.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.
Local Identifier: RG1.04.14.02
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.14.02
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Title: Letter from C.C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1906 December 01
Date: 1906-12-01
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson concerning meeting with Mrs. John L. Yard and her willingness to introduce McCabe to Mrs. Russell Sage as she might be interested in supporting American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.
Local Identifier: RG1.02.11.06
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.11.06
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Title: Letter from C.C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1906 June 16
Date: 1906-06-16
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson enclosing a letter from Major Edward D. Ellis concerning the need to raise five million dollars.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; Ellis, Edward D.
Local Identifier: RG1.02.11.08
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.11.08
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Title: Letter from Chancellor Franklin E. Hamilton to President Woodrow Wilson, 1914 March 12
Date: 1914-03-12
Creator: Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
Description: In this letter, Chancellor Hamilton, Franklin E. writes President Woodrow Wilson asking him to attend the opening ceremony of American University. He also requests a meeting with the President on behalf of a committee of Trustees to discuss the ceremony. The letter is typewritten but unsigned.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Presidents -- United States -- Correspondence
Subject -- Personal Name: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Local Identifier: RG1.06.13.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.13.01
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Title: Letter from Chancellor Hamilton to Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia requesting a sewer link, 1913 June 10
Date: 1913-06-10
Creator: Hamilton, J. W. (John William), 1845-1934
Description: Letter stating interest in opening the university for students once essential preparations are finished such as extending the sewer lines past the intersection of New Mexico and Nebraska Avenue to the College of History. Requests that the sanitary and water connections will be completed in the following months to permit the opening of the university.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.01.18.25
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.18.25
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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
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Title: Letter from Chancellor James R. Day to Charles C. McCabe, 1902 December 30
Date: 1902-12-30
Creator: Day, James Roscoe, 1845-1923
Description: In this dictated letter, Chancellor James R. Day writes to Rev. Charles C. McCabe congratulating McCabe on his promotion from Bishopric to College Presidency. He believes this is the best for American University, even though he feels the university should not have been founded.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.07.60.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.60.01
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Title: Letter from Chancellor to E.H. Sapp, Esq., 1907 October 31
Date: 1907-10-31
Creator: Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
Description: Typed letter from Chancellor to E.H. Sapp, Esq. In this letter, the chancellor asks for donated funds to be used for endowed department chair.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Sapp, E.H.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.07.10
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.10
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Title: Letter from Chancellor to George M. Chamberlain, 1907 October 26
Date: 1907-10-26
Creator: Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
Description: Typed letter from Chancellor to George M. Chamberlain, M.D. In this letter, the Chancellor expresses a desire to plan a memorial for the late Bishop McCabe in the form of an endowed department chair.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Chamberlain, George M.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.07.09
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.09
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Title: Letter from Chancellor to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1907 November 06
Date: 1907-11-06
Creator: Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
Description: Typed letter on half pages from Chancellor to Rev. Albert Osborn. In this letter, an article to be written about the founding of the university.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Local Identifier: RG1.06.07.11
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.11
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Title: Letter from Chancellor to Rev. W.L. Davidson, 1907 November 06
Date: 1907-11-06
Creator: Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
Description: Typed letter on half pages from Chancellor to Rev. W.L. Davidson. In this letter, Hamilton discusses some recent photographs of the campus and the ongoing efforts to fund the McCabe endowment.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Endowments
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.07.12
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.12
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Title: Letter from Charles C. Glover to the Board of Trustees offering to purchase property adjoining the Goble tract, 1894 February 06
Date: 1894-02-06
Creator: Glover, C. C. (Charles Carroll), 1846-1936
Description: Charles C. Glover offers to purchase land from the university. A map showing the land in question is included.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.01.11.03
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.11.03
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Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe seeking donations, 1905 December 22
Date: 1905-12-22
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: In this letter, McCabe asks recipient to contact a list of fifty millionaires to seek donations for the University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.07.42.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.42.01
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Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to B.H. Warner, 1905 May 19
Date: 1905-05-19
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: In this letter, McCabe writes to Warner to discuss his role in the episcopal church and American University, and how to endow the school.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Warner, B. H. (Brainard Henry), 1847-
Local Identifier: RG1.07.46.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.46.01
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Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to "Bishop", 1901 December 31
Date: 1901-12-31
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to "Bishop."
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.07.13.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.13.01
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Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Bishop C.H. Fowler, 1898 December 06
Date: 1898-12-06
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Bishop C.H. Fowler.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Fowler, Charles Henry, 1837-1908
Local Identifier: RG1.07.09.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.09.01
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Bishop C.H. Fowler, 1903 June 02
Date: 1903-06-02
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Bishop C.H. Fowler regarding fundraising for the University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Fowler, Charles Henry, 1837-1908
Local Identifier: RG1.07.08.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.08.01
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Bishop C.H. Fowler, 1903 June 12
Date: 1903-06-12
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Bishop C.H. Fowler regarding Fowler's upcoming visit to Washington.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Fowler, Charles Henry, 1837-1908
Local Identifier: RG1.07.07.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.07.01
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to C.W. Baldwin, 1893 July 05
Date: 1893-07-05
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: In this letter, Charles C. McCabe thanks Baldwin for his $10 their 'Rome Enterprise'.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Baldwin, Charles W.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.02.07
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.02.07
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Dr. Davidson, 1905 September 30
Date: 1905-09-30
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: In this letter, McCabe writes to Dr. Davidson to describe donations to American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.
Local Identifier: RG1.07.40.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.40.01
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Edmund J. James, 1906 November 29
Date: 1906-11-29
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: In this letter, Charles C. McCabe informs President James that he hopes to live long enough to see him as the chancellor with a starting endowment of $5,000,000.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: James, Edmund J. (Edmund Janes), 1855-1925
Local Identifier: RG1.07.44.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.44.01
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Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to "Friend" seeking donations, 1905 November 15
Date: 1905-11-15
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: In this letter, McCabe writes to an anonymous donor requesting that he/she fulfill their promise to donate to the University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.07.41.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.41.01
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Osborn, 1902 August 28
Date: 1902-08-28
Creator: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Description: In this letter, Charles C. McCabe writes to Rev. Osborn to ask that he keep him informed about what is going on at the university.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Local Identifier: RG1.07.36.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.36.01
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

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