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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
- Rights statement
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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
- Rights statement
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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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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