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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
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Letter from John Emory Andrus to Rev. G.W. Gray, 1892 December 03
- Date
- 1892-12-03
- Creator
- Andrus, John Emory
- Description
- In this letter, John Emory Andrus writes to Rev. G.W. Gray to continue their previous correspondence. Andrus gives Gray the details of various train lines around the New York area as they seem to be organizing some sort of meeting with various Methodist groups in the New York area.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.21
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.21
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Letter from Norman T. Arnold to Charles C. McCabe, 1904 December 09
- Date
- 1904-12-09
- Creator
- Arnold, Norman T.
- Description
- Letter from N.T. Arnold to Charles C. McCabe stating that he may accept a position on the University board of trustees if the venture appeared likely to succeed.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.10.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.10.01
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Letter from Norman T. Arnold to Rev. G.W. Gray, 1893 March 11
- Date
- 1893-03-11
- Creator
- Arnold, Norman T.
- Description
- In this letter, Attorney N.T. Arnold writes to Rev. G.W. Gray regarding Gray's previous letter about subscriptions for American University. Arnold advises Gray to contact G.W. Childs of Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, and W.L. Sykes of Benzinger, Pennsylvania.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.27
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.27
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Letter from Wesley Arnold to Geo. W. Gray, 1895 February 15
- Date
- 1895-02-15
- Creator
- Arnold, Wesley
- Description
- Letter requesting feedback on sketch and his idea for a "Tower of the States."
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.04.14.08
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.14.08
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Letter from Wesley Arnold to George W. Gray, 1892 December 28
- Date
- 1892-12-28
- Creator
- Arnold, Wesley
- Description
- Letter granting Gray permission to use sketch for the proposed Lincoln Memorial Hall, description of the layout, and explanation that the 33 columns would represent each of the states that existed under Lincoln's union, and that the 13 columns grouped underneath the mass of the tower would symbolize the original 13 states.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.04.14.09
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.14.09
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Letter from Frank A. Arter to Rev. G.W. Gray, 1893 March 07
- Date
- 1893-03-07
- Creator
- Arter, Frank A. (Frank Asbury), 1841-
- Description
- In this letter, Frank A. Arter writes to Rev. G.W. Gray informing him that he is unable to perform the work that Gray had requested of him. Arter tells Gray that he has been closely following the progress of the University and he hopes for its success. However, he has been "loaded down" with work for the Methodists in his city (Cleveland, Ohio) and cannot at present help Gray.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.26
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.26
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from C.W. Baldwin to Brother Osborn, 1906 December 21
- Date
- 1906-12-21
- Creator
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Description
- In this letter, Baldwin asks for verification of conference proceedings in 1875 in St. Louis. He expresses his sadness at the death of Bishop McCabe, and also asks Osborn to being collecting information on the 1876 conference to complete a history.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.02.09
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.02.09
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from C.W. Baldwin to Rev. G.W. Gray, 1892 August 24
- Date
- 1892-08-24
- Creator
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Description
- In this letter, Baldwin expresses his pleasure in having Gray attend a conference. He also conveys Bishop Hurst's hope that he will be comfortable.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.02.04
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.02.04
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from C.W. Baldwin to Doctor Davy, 1904
- Date
- 1904
- Creator
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Description
- In this letter, Baldwin thanks Davy for his support in his speech against "G." He also discusses his thoughts on the Board's actions in 1892 regarding the restriction to "5m."
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.02.08
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.02.08
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from Charles W. Baldwin to B.F. Leighton, 1894 January 04
- Date
- 1894-01-04
- Creator
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Description
- Letter from Charles Baldwin to B.F. Leighton, January 4, 1894, reported that at a meeting of American University's executive committee on December 30, 1893, a proposal to re-survey the land was referred to A.B. Duvall, B.F. Leighton and Charles W. Baldwin.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Landscape architecture -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Leighton, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Farnsworth), 1847-1921
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.04.02
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.02
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter to W.L. Davidson from Charles W. Baldwin, 1903 November 03
- Date
- 1903-11-03
- Creator
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Description
- Letter of notification of agreement to dedicate land for the extension of Massachusetts Avenue and the importance of the extension for the University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.18.10
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.18.10
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from Charles W. Baldwin to Charles C. Glover, 1892 April 07
- Date
- 1892-04-07
- Creator
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Description
- Charles W. Baldwin formally confirms an agreement made during a conversation with Charles Glover earlier in the day. Baldwin requests a formal statement proposing the extension of Massachusetts Avenue through Loughboro Road and the grounds of American University. On reverse: View of the City of Washington and Suburbs Showing Properties for Sale by John F. Waggaman Real Estate Broker.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Glover, C. C. (Charles Carroll), 1846-1936
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.18.11
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.18.11
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from Charles W. Baldwin to Charles C. Glover in response to his offer to the Board of Trustees to purchase part of American University's campus, 1894 February 17
- Date
- 1894-02-17
- Creator
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Description
- Board of Trustees declines Glover's offer to purchase more land from the university.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.11.02
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.11.02
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from Rev. A.W. Barnlund to Bishop McCabe, 1904 October 05
- Date
- 1904-10-05
- Creator
- Barnlund, A.W.
- Description
- In this letter, A.W. Barnlund writes to Bishop McCabe about missionary work in Finland. Barnlund discusses his relatives' work in Finland and asks Bishop McCabe for more information on the subject.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.73.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.73.01
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- Title
- Letter from Wray Beattie to Brother McCabe, 1892 May 04
- Date
- 1892-05-04
- Creator
- Beattie, Wray
- Description
- Letter from Wray Beattie to Charles C. McCabe about the importance of establishing a Methodist university in Washington, D.C. and his intention to leave his property to American University in his will.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Local Identifier
- RG1.02.06.03
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.06.03
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- Title
- Letter from S.L. Beiler to Matthew G. Emery, 1893 April 08
- Date
- 1893-04-08
- Creator
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Description
- In this letter, Beiler sends funds for American University ($365.00). He also includes a draft for Asbury Memorial Hall.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.01
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from Samuel L. Beiler to C.W. Baldwin, 1893 May 02
- Date
- 1893-05-02
- Creator
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Description
- In this letter, Beiler congratulates Baldwin on his Columbian Collections. He states he will not be in Washington until the Trustee's meeting.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.02
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.02
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from S.L. Beiler to Brother Osborn, 1893 June 08
- Date
- 1893-06-08
- Creator
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Description
- In this letter, Beiler states he will be at the architects meeting in Boston. He is unsure of when the bishops will make a financial plan.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.03
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.03
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- Title
- Letter from S.L. Beiler to Brother Osborn, 1893 October 19
- Date
- 1893-10-19
- Creator
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Description
- In this letter, Beiler states he has gone to some parties and is arranging what goods he will want at "Fredonia." He wishes Osborn to sell the outside page of the next three issues to the "Courier" and advises him as to the price.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.04
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.04
- Rights statement
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