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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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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 July 15
- Date
- 1892-07-15
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A hand-written letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson explaining that he knows the university will be a success.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.32.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.32.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Samuel L. Beiler, 1895 September 21
- Date
- 1895-09-21
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Samuel L. Beiler asking him to change the font on a pamphlet.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.33.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.33.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1903 December 17
- Date
- 1903-12-07
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur Davidson asking to plan the trustees meeting. McCabe asks about the trouble Mr. Glover is causing. Possible meeting with Samuel Plantz, secretary of the College Presidents' Association.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.; Plantz, Samuel G.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.21.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.21.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1903 December 24
- Date
- 1903-12-24
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur Davidson asking him to be present at a meeting with Samuel Plantz. Asks for February 16 to be the Board of Trustees meeting.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.; Plantz, Samuel G.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.22.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.22.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1903 October 16
- Date
- 1903-10-16
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Rev. W.L. Davidson on the General Conference and scheduling a Board of Trustees meeting.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.18.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.18.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1904 April 14
- Date
- 1904-04-14
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson stating that he believes they will win their case. McCabe makes mention of Davidson nearly being killed. McCabe invites Davidson to Pennsylvania so they can make a cross country trip together.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.25.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.25.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1904 July 01
- Date
- 1904-07-01
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson discussing a transgression done by Columbia University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.27.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.27.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1904 June 15
- Date
- 1904-06-15
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson discussing his trip to the Pacific North West. He wants to speak with the presiding elders to have them donate to American University, at least $40,000 a year. He also states that they cannot currently pay Carl Hurst.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.26.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.26.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1904 March 09
- Date
- 1904-03-09
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson stating that he sent a letter to the college presidents for interfering with the university. He intends to fight his battle for American University. He will send the money he has raised.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; College presidents; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.24.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.24.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1905 July 12
- Date
- 1905-07-12
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson on the poor government conditions in Chicago.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.28.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.28.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1906 January 30
- Date
- 1906-01-30
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson about Arnold needing to follow through on his pledge of one hundred thousand dollars.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.29.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.29.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1906 January 31
- Date
- 1906-01-31
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson about how people need to start moving forward in plans for the university.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.30.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.30.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1906 November 15
- Date
- 1906-11-15
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev Wilbur L. Davidson about a $4,000 pledge from T.D. Collins. McCabe also wants to ask Andrew Carnegie for 5 million if they can raise 5 million. Hand written note about how to reach McCabe's house.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919; Collins, Truman Doud; Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.31.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.31.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Rev. W.L. Davidson, 1903 February 20
- Date
- 1903-02-20
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- Letter regarding discrepancies in asking price for plot of land on Nebraska Avenue. Requests estimate of land value.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.11.13
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.11.13
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to Samuel L. Beiler, 1896 July 02
- Date
- 1896-07-02
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- In this letter, Charles C. McCabe writes to Dr. Samuel L. Beiler to inform him that he can no longer fulfill his commitment to work for the university.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.34.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.34.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1900 January 15
- Date
- 1900-01-15
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.11.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.11.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1901 December 18
- Date
- 1901-12-18
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson discussing a desire to see Andrew Carnegie for donations to the University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.12.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.12.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1902 December 29
- Date
- 1902-12-29
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.15.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.15.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1903 June 19
- Date
- 1903-06-19
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson regarding an upcoming meeting between the two.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.17.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.17.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1904 March 28
- Date
- 1904-03-28
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.14.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.14.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1905 May 19
- Date
- 1905-05-19
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- In this letter, McCabe asks for Dr. Davidson's advice on whether he should leave his post at the church to become chancellor of American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Warner, B. H. (Brainard Henry), 1847-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.47.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.47.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1906 May 19
- Date
- 1906-05-19
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.06.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.06.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1906 May 22
- Date
- 1906-05-22
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.L. Davidson regarding a future meeting.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.05.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.05.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.W. Martin, 1899 February 18
- Date
- 1899-02-18
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- A letter from Charles C. McCabe to W.W. Martin regarding funding for the university.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Martin, William Wallace, 1851-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.02.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.02.01
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- Title
- Letter from Charles E. Locke to Dr. Hamilton, 1908 March 13
- Date
- 1908-03-13
- Creator
- Locke, Charles Edward, 1858-1940
- Description
- Typed letter on half paper discussing travel and accommodations for Dr. Davidson. Locke wishes Hamilton luck in his calling.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.07.13
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.13
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- Title
- Letter from Charles H. McAnney to S.L. Beiler, 1896 March 20
- Date
- 1896-03-20
- Creator
- McAnney, Charles Henry, 1857-1896
- Description
- In this letter, McAnney states he never subscribed $800 to the university. He will donate, but at a reduced amount.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.16
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.16
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- Title
- Letter from Charles McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1903 November 28
- Date
- 1903-11-28
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- Letter confirming C.B. Stemen's interest in developing a medical school at American University, his qualifications, and whether he will be able to raise the necessary funds for the school.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.04.09.39
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.39
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- Title
- Letter from Charles McCabe to W.L. Davidson, 1904 October 19
- Date
- 1904-10-19
- Creator
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Description
- Letter detailing Stemen's success in securing the initial funds for the medical department and that its establishment should go ahead.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.04.09.40
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.40
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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
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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
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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
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- Title
- Letter from Charles W. Fairbanks to Charles C. McCabe, 1906 April 24
- Date
- 1906-04-24
- Creator
- Fairbanks, Charles W. (Charles Warren), 1852-1918
- Description
- A letter from Charles W. Fairbanks to Charles C. McCabe regarding gaining the support of southern Methodists for American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.03.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.03.01
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- Title
- Letter from C.M. Matthews to Rev. C.W. Baldwin, 1892 January 09
- Date
- 1892-01-09
- Creator
- Matthews, Charles M.
- Description
- Letter from C.M. Matthews to Rev. C.W. Baldwin January 9, 1892.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.04.09
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.09
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- Title
- Letter from Colonel Woodcock to Davidson, 1907 February 02
- Date
- 1907-02-02
- Creator
- Woodcock, William L.
- Description
- In this letter, Col. Woodcock writes to Davidson that he will be in Washington for a couple of hours before his train to Florida, on Monday February 4. Woodcock mentions he was sick for seven weeks and can now finally travel. He would like to see Davidson if convenient. He concludes that the university is still reeling from McCabe’s death.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.56.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.56.01
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- Title
- Letter from Congressman J.N. Kehoe to J.M. Mattex, 1905 January 12
- Date
- 1905-01-12
- Creator
- Kehoe, James Nicholas
- Description
- This letter supports the project for Mass. Ave. and Boundary Ave.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Mattex, J.M.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.21.32
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.21.32
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- Title
- Letter from Congressman Marlon E. Olmsted to E.Z. Wallower, Esq., 1905 January 10
- Date
- 1905-01-10
- Creator
- Olmsted, Marlin E. (Marlin Edgar), 1847-1913
- Description
- This letter discusses M.E. Olmsted's friendly relationship with American University and Bishop Hurst. Olmsted mentions he will watch bill in Congress to open Mass. Ave for American University's campus.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Wallower, E. Z. (Elias Zollinger), 1854-1941
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.21.22
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.21.22
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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
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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
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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
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- Title
- Letter from David Lewis to Charles C. McCabe, 1905 January 20
- Date
- 1905-01-20
- Creator
- Lewis, David
- Description
- In this letter, Lewis writes to Charles C. McCabe advising him to get into contact with Mr. Edwards.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906; Minor, Edward Sloman
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.38.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.38.01
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- Title
- Letter from David McCargo to Rev. G.W. Gray, 1893 February 08
- Date
- 1893-02-08
- Creator
- McCargo, David
- Description
- In this letter, David McCargo writes to Rev. G.W. Gray to tell him that he received the letter that he wrote to him on the 7th. He tells Gray that he thinks his letter to "Mr. C." does not require any alterations.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.23
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.23
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- Title
- Letter from David McCargo to Rev. G.W. Gray, 1893 February 13
- Date
- 1893-02-13
- Creator
- McCargo, David
- Description
- In this letter, David McCargo writes to Rev. G.W. Gray to tell him that he does not think his writing an introductory letter to "Mr. C" would do any good. According to McCargo, "He is not a man to be influenced by letters of introduction." He advises Gray to simply write to him and request an interview himself.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.24
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.24
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- Title
- Letter from D.C. Gilman to C.W. Baldwin, 1891 June 08
- Date
- 1891-06-08
- Creator
- Gilman, Daniel C. (Daniel Coit), 1831-1908
- Description
- In this letter, Gilman congratulates Baldwin on being secretary. He states he has made no decision regarding the Law and Medicine courses.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.02.11
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.02.11
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- Title
- Letter from D.H. Carroll to Charles C. McCabe, 1902 May 21
- Date
- 1902-05-21
- Creator
- Carroll, D. H. (David Henry), 1840-
- Description
- Letter from D.H. Carroll to Charles C. McCabe regarding financial support for American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.04.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.04.01
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- Title
- Letter from D.J. Howell to Rev. Charles Baldwin, 1892 January 04
- Date
- 1892-01-04
- Creator
- Howell, David Janney
- Description
- Letter from D.J. Howell to Rev. Charles Baldwin, January 4, 1892, sending him maps and offering to enlarge a small topographic map. Howell offers to study the question of "walks, dorms and buildings."
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Landscape architecture -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.04.08
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.08
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- Title
- Letter from D.J. Howell to Rev. Charles Baldwin, 1894 September 18
- Date
- 1894-09-18
- Creator
- Howell, David Janney
- Description
- Letter from D.J. Howell to Rev. Charles Baldwin, September 18, 1894, offering to confer about the engineering work involved in execution the landscape architect's plans.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Landscape architecture -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.04.06
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.06
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- Title
- Letter from D.J. Howell to Rev. Samuel L. Beiler, 1894 October 17
- Date
- 1894-10-17
- Creator
- Howell, David Janney
- Description
- Letter from D.J. Howell to Rev. Samuel L. Beiler, October 17, 1894, requesting that he not do anything "in regard to the appointment of an engineer" until they meet.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Landscape architecture -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.04.04
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.04
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- Title
- Letter from D.J. Howell to Rev. Samuel L. Beiler, 1894 September 22
- Date
- 1894-09-22
- Creator
- Howell, David Janney
- Description
- Letter from D.J. Howell to Rev. Samuel L. Beiler, September 22, 1894, concerning the engineering work he did in surveying the outside boundaries of American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Landscape architecture -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.04.05
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.05
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- Title
- Letter from Dr. Franklin E. Hamilton to Rev. D.B. Johnson, 1908 February 06
- Date
- 1908-02-06
- Creator
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Description
- A letter from Dr. Franklin E. Hamilton, Chancellor of the American University, to Rev. D.B. Johnson enclosing an employment contract.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Johnson, D.B.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.27
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.27
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- Title
- Letter from E.B. Tuttle to Bishop C.C. McCabe, 1905 January 14
- Date
- 1905-01-14
- Creator
- Tuttle, Ezra B.
- Description
- This letter is in regards to the extension of Mass. Ave.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.21.44
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.21.44
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- Title
- Letter from Edson Edmonds to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1900 April 20
- Date
- 1900-04-20
- Creator
- Edmunds, Edson F.
- Description
- A letter in which Edson Edmonds promises Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson that he will do what he can to raise funds for American University in his district of Meadville, Pennsylvania.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.11.24
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.11.24
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- Title
- Letter from Edward F. Colladay to Dr. Lucius C. Clark, 1926 July 19
- Date
- 1926-07-19
- Creator
- Colladay, Edward F. (Edward Francis), 1877-1961
- Description
- Letter regarding the use of the title “American University” by other colleges in the country. Colladay specifically references colleges in Chicago and California.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Clark, Lucius C., 1869-1949
- Local Identifier
- RG1.02.02.11
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.02.11
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- Title
- Letter from Edwin A. Schell to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 December 03
- Date
- 1892-12-03
- Creator
- Schell, Edwin A.
- Description
- A letter from Edwin A. Schell to Rev. George W. Gray relating pledged funds from chapter 4809.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.14
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.14
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- Title
- Letter from E.L. Thomas, 1894 September 11
- Date
- 1894-09-11
- Creator
- Thomas, Edward Lewis, 1849-1911
- Description
- Letter from E.L. Thomas regarding funding for Peate's glass lens. Thomas indicates he has parishioners wanting to contribute funding for the lens.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Cost; Gifts; Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction
- Local Identifier
- RG1.10.05.02
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.02
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- Title
- Letter from E.S. James to John F. Hurst, 19 June 1866
- Date
- 1866-06-19
- Creator
- James, E.S.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Local Identifier
- SC_Hurst_0004
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:77253
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- Title
- Letter from F.F. Lawrence to Bishop W.F. Mallalieu, 1907 March 08
- Date
- 1907-03-08
- Creator
- Lawrence, F. F. (Florus Fremont), 1863-
- Description
- Typed copy of letter from F.F. Lawrence to Bishop W.F. Mallalieu concerning the proposed medical department.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Mallalieu, Willard F. (Willard Francis), 1828-1911
- Local Identifier
- RG1.04.09.06
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.06
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- Title
- Letter from F.F. Lawrence to John Hurst, 1901 October 09
- Date
- 1901-10-09
- Creator
- Lawrence, F. F. (Florus Fremont), 1863-
- Description
- Letter expressing support for the new medical school and a willingness to work in the department.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Local Identifier
- RG1.04.09.43
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.43
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- Title
- Letter from Francis Strickland to Chancellor Hamilton, 1912 December 03
- Date
- 1912-12-03
- Creator
- Strickland, Francis Lorette, 1871-
- Description
- Typed letter from Francis Strickland President of Simpson College to Chancellor Hamilton, December 3, 1912. In this letter, Strickland shares his opinion that an undergraduate institution is better from creating Christian community than graduate.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.07.18
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.18
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- Title
- Letter from Francis Strickland to Franklin E. Hamilton, 1912 December 24
- Date
- 1912-12-24
- Creator
- Strickland, Francis Lorette, 1871-
- Description
- Typed letter from Francis Strickland of Simpson College to Franklin E. Hamilton, December 24, 1912. In this letter, Strickland discusses the endowment of the Conference College.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.07.21
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.21
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- 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
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- Title
- Letter from Frank B. Lynch to W.L. Davidson, 1904 April 16
- Date
- 1904-04-16
- Creator
- Lynch, Frank B.
- Description
- In in this letter, Frank B. Lynch notifies Dr. Davidson that he has gone over the Conference minutes from the past several years. He also tells Dr. Davidson of an encounter he had at the last General Conference with Bishop Hurst. He alludes to the problems that the University is facing as a consequence of the General Conference's financial minimum.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.14
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.14
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- Title
- Letter from Franklin E. Hamilton to Albert Osborn, 1911 February 22
- Date
- 1911-02-22
- Creator
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Description
- Typed letter from Franklin E. Hamilton to Albert Osborn, February 22, 1911. In this letter, Hamilton discusses the matter of accepting gifts to the university and the need to share financial documents with the university senate.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Osborn, Albert, 1849-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.07.17
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.17
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- Title
- Letter from Franklin E. Hamilton to Albert Osborn, 1911 January 12
- Date
- 1911-01-12
- Creator
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Description
- Typed letter from Franklin E. Hamilton to Albert Osborn, January 12, 1911. In this letter, Hamilton discusses next steps in acquiring a piece of property for the university.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Osborn, Albert, 1849-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.07.16
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.16
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- Title
- Letter from Franklin E. Hamilton to Bishop Charles H. Fowler, 1908 March 12
- Date
- 1908-03-12
- Creator
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Description
- Typed letter from Franklin E. Hamilton to Bishop Charles H. Fowler, March 12, 1908. In this letter, Hamilton requests emergency funds for bank loans and taxes due soon.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Fowler, Charles Henry, 1837-1908
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.07.15
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.15
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- Title
- Letter from Franklin E. Hamilton to Rev. W.L. Davidson, 1907 November 15
- Date
- 1907-11-15
- Creator
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Description
- Typed letter from Franklin E. Hamilton to Rev. W.L. Davidson, November 15, 1907. This letter continues their discussion of the McCabe endowment.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Endowments
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.07.14
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.14
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- Title
- Letter from Franklin E. Hamilton to W.L. Davidson, 1907 June 08
- Date
- 1907-06-08
- Creator
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Description
- Letter from Franklin E. Hamilton to Rev. W.L. Davidson addressing concerns over the growth of the George Washington University. Hamilton proposes the creation of a pamphlet with letters of recognition from President Roosevelt, President McKinley, and other notable senators for advertising purposes to announce the establishment of a National University. Hamilton suggests creating a letter announcing the opening of the university along with how readers can donate to the university, in addition to suggesting a professorship endowment. Hamilton proposes a plan for collecting donations and 5 year payment plans from districts across the states and for interviewing those donating $1000 or more. Hamilton recommends to stop advertising the George Washington people in the University Courier.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.07.08
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.08
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- Title
- Letter from Frederick H. Rindge and Bishop C.C. McCabe, 1905 January 12
- Date
- 1905-01-12
- Creator
- Rindge, Frederick Hastings, 1857-1905
- Description
- Rindge confirms that he wrote Senators Henry Cabot Lodge and Thomas R. Bard about the bill to open Mass. Ave and Boundary Ave. on behalf of American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.21.33
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.21.33
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- Title
- Letter from G.B. Chase of Packard Hardware to Samuel L. Beiler, 1894 September 28
- Date
- 1894-09-28
- Creator
- Chase, G.B.
- Description
- Letter from G.B. Chase of Packard Hardware to Samuel L. Beiler stating the company would furnish materials for the lens if the University would promise to pay at a later date.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Cost; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.10.05.07
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.07
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- Title
- Letter from George W. Evans to John E. Andrus, 1897 October 06
- Date
- 1897-10-06
- Creator
- Evans, George W.
- Description
- In this letter, Evans sends a record of funds received from the Offices on Walton Ave. He asks for confirmation of the listed amounts.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.18
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.18
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- Title
- Letter from George W. Gray to Rev. A.C. Johnson, 1892 July 30
- Date
- 1892-07-30
- Creator
- Gray, George W.
- Description
- Letter from Rev. Gray asking Rev. Johnson to provide him an opportunity to talk about the American University. On second page, Johnson responds offering 30 minutes at the conference.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Johnson, A.C.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.11
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.11
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- Title
- Letter from G.H. Murphy to S.L. Beiler, 1897 June 24
- Date
- 1897-06-24
- Creator
- Murphy, G.H.
- Description
- In this letter, Murphy expresses his hope that Bishop McCabe will convince Mrs. Jane Gibson to donate to American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.17
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.17
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- Title
- Letter from G.M. Glick to Charles C. McCabe, 1905 February 07
- Date
- 1905-02-07
- Creator
- Glick, G.M.
- Description
- In this letter, Glick writes to Charles C. McCabe informing him that he has contacted the congressman at his request.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.39.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.39.01
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- Title
- Letter from H.A. Schroetter to Dr. W.L. Davidson, 1899 October 07
- Date
- 1899-10-07
- Creator
- Schroetter, H.A.
- Description
- In this letter, H.A. Schroetter informs W.L. Davidson that he considering acceptance of the position, Secretary of the German Department for the Epworth League for The American University. As he considers, Schroetter requests the organization's official stationary and brochures for himself, and informational materials to distribute.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.09.05
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.09.05
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- Title
- Letter from H.B. Heacock to Dr. Gray, 1892 August 25
- Date
- 1892-08-25
- Creator
- Heacock, H.B.
- Description
- Letter from H.B. Heacock acknowledging receipt of pledge cards and offering to serve as Gray's assistant.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.03
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.03
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- Title
- Letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 December 02
- Date
- 1892-12-02
- Creator
- Heacock, H.B.
- Description
- A letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray describing his trip to Chicago and that his convention had been postponed until February. Heacock meets with Dr. Berry and strategizes about raising funds.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.13
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.13
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- Title
- Letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 November 01
- Date
- 1892-11-01
- Creator
- Heacock, H.B.
- Description
- A letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray reporting on raising fund from Epworth League Chapters.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.10
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.10
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- Title
- Letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 November 17
- Date
- 1892-11-17
- Creator
- Heacock, H.B.
- Description
- A letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray discussing plans and strategy for fundraising among Epworth League chapters in Iowa. He suggests a subscription plan over the Christmas season or during the next year.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.11
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.11
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- Title
- Letter from H.B. Moulton to S.L. Beiler, 1896 July 24
- Date
- 1896-07-24
- Creator
- Moulton, H. B. (Hosea B.)
- Description
- In this letter, Moulton sends his subscription of $1000. He also states his conditions for further subscription and wishes success to the university.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.10
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.10
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- Title
- Letter from Henry Ives Cobb to W.L. Davidson discussing plans for American University's campus, 1903 December 22
- Date
- 1903-12-22
- Creator
- Cobb, Henry Ives, 1859-1931
- Description
- Letter discussing the cost of building a marble observatory.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Campus planning -- Washington (D.C.); Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.04.14.03
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.14.03
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- Title
- Letter from H.G. Sedgwick to Samuel L. Beiler, 1894 October 27
- Date
- 1894-10-27
- Creator
- Sedgwick, H.G.
- Description
- Letter from H.G. Sedgwick, Professor at the Central Tennessee School of Mechanical Engineering, to Samuel L. Beiler concerning the instruments needed for the observatory and the potential costs and recommendations for items that could be supplied by others.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.10.05.18
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.18
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- Title
- Letter from H.G. Sedgwick to Samuel L. Beiler, 1895 January 08
- Date
- 1895-01-08
- Creator
- Sedgwick, H.G.
- Description
- In this letter, H.G. Sedgwick provides Samuel Beiler with cost specifics for telescope parts.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.10.05.17
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.17
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- Title
- Letter from H.L. West to S.L. Beiler, 1896 July 29
- Date
- 1896-07-29
- Creator
- West, H.L.
- Description
- In this letter, West asks to be relieved of his subscription to the University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.12
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.12
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- Title
- Letter from Horace Bradley to Charles W. Baldwin, 1891 December 30
- Date
- 1891-12-30
- Creator
- Bradley, Horace
- Description
- In this letter, Horace Bradley updates Charles W. Baldwin on the printing of 10,000 certificates by the Electric Light Engraving Company of New York for American University. Bradley details the order and balance due, and reassures Baldwin that the print quality is good.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.03
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.03
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- Letter from Horace Bradley to Charles W. Baldwin, 1892 February 29
- Date
- 1892-02-29
- Creator
- Bradley, Horace
- Description
- A letter from Horace Bradley to Charles Baldwin. Baldwin was pleased with seal and certificate design. The rest of the certificates in the order sent by railroad. The engraved plates are the property of the university and can be reprinted at will. $400 bill needs to be paid and Bradley asks for a check to do so.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.06
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.06
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- Letter from Horace Bradley to Charles W. Baldwin, 1892 January 04
- Date
- 1892-01-04
- Creator
- Bradley, Horace
- Description
- A letter from Horace Bradley to Charles W. Baldwin discussing the design of the American University Seal. Bradley also discusses the costs and logistics of printing a certificate to be issued by the university.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.04
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.04
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- Title
- Letter from H.S. Matthews to Rev. W.L. Davidson, 1904 February 18
- Date
- 1904-02-18
- Creator
- Matthews, H.S.
- Description
- Trustee of the estate of John F. Dale, informing about the possible sale of Dale property on Loughboro Road to American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.11.14
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.11.14
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- Title
- Letter from J.A. Humbird to C.W. Baldwin, 1892 July 14
- Date
- 1892-07-14
- Creator
- Humbird, John A.
- Description
- In this letter, Humbird states he has been issued a refund of his subscription. He asks the purpose for the refund.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.02.06
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.02.06
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- Title
- Letter from James F. Rusling to Bishop John F. Hurst, 17 September 1892
- Date
- 1892-09-17
- Creator
- Rusling, James F.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Local Identifier
- SC_Hurst_0015
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:77264
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- Title
- Letter from James F. Rusling to W.L. Davidson, 1903 January 16
- Date
- 1903-01-16
- Creator
- Rusling, James Fowler, 1834-1918
- Description
- In this letter, James F. Rusling rejects Dr. Davidson's solicitations for financial donations and gives some advice on other places to appeal for funds. He also comments on Bishop Hurst's health and expresses his wishes that the University open soon--even if it only has a small faculty and student body. Finally, Rusling suggests that the University should take steps to remove the General Conference's financial barrier to opening the University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.07
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.07
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- Title
- Letter from James M. Johnston to John E. Herrell, A.B. Browne, and M.G. Emory concerning offer to purchase half of Nebraska Avenue, 1897 June 30
- Date
- 1897-06-30
- Creator
- Johnston, James M.
- Description
- Charles C. Glover's offer to sell land to the university is reiterated by an official from his bank.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Browne, Aldis B.; Emery, Matthew Gault, 1818-1901; Glover, C. C. (Charles Carroll), 1846-1936; Herrell, John E.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.01.11.05
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.11.05
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- Title
- Letter from James M. Phelps to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 October 12
- Date
- 1892-10-12
- Creator
- Phelps, James M.
- Description
- A letter from James M. Phelps to Rev. George W. Gray regarding the Malta, Illinois Epworth League chapter's donation for American University's Lincoln Hall. Phelps gives direction as to how the club's officers should be recognized and asks if they are the first contributors.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.09
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.09
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- Title
- Letter from James S. Chadwick to Rev G.W. Gray, 1892 August 04
- Date
- 1892-08-04
- Creator
- Chadwick, James S.
- Description
- In this letter, James S. Chadwick writes to Rev. G.W. Gray and expresses his surprise at learning that Gray had occupied the position as General Secretary to American University. Chadwick informs Gray that he has been alternating his time between Brooklyn and Atlantic Highlands, NY. Chadwick closes his letter by expressing his desire to see Gray soon, and tells him that he is welcome in New York any time.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.13
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.13
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- Title
- Letter from James W. Ellsworth to C.W. Baldwin, 1892 August 04
- Date
- 1892-08-04
- Creator
- Ellsworth, James W. (James William), 1849-1925
- Description
- In this letter, James W. Ellsworth tells C.W. Baldwin he will ask if he may use the Lotto portrait of Columbus for a medal. He also requests the first medal made by Baldwin if the portrait is to be used.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.02.03
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.02.03
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- Title
- Letter from Jane Hicks to Secretary of American University, 1893 April 15
- Date
- 1893-04-15
- Creator
- Hicks, Jane
- Description
- In this letter, Mrs. Jane Hicks encloses one dollar from Miss S.M. de Beust of Philadelphia, and requests a receipt to be sent in the enclosed envelope. Hicks says she is celebrating her 83rd birthday and that " 'My heart and my flesh fail me' but-- I can still say 'I love thy Kingdom, Lord.' "
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- de Beust, S.M.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.29
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.29
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- Title
- Letter from Jane Kalbfleisch to W.L. Davidson, 1904 March 29
- Date
- 1904-03-29
- Creator
- Kalbfleisch, Jane
- Description
- In this letter, a widow, Jane Kalbfleisch, thanks Dr. Davidson for the University Courier and subscribes herself and a friend, Julius Zesiger. She also praises the good work of Dr. Davidson.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.; Zesiger, Julius
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.13
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.13
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- Title
- Letter from J.C. Hartzell to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 August 03
- Date
- 1892-08-03
- Creator
- Hartzell, Joseph C. (Joseph Crane), 1842-1929
- Description
- Letter from J.C. Hartzell expressing concerns about fundraising in the territory of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society's schools and providing updates on Dr. Hamilton and his efforts on behalf of the Society.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.09
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.09
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- Title
- Letter from J.C. Hartzell to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 August 24
- Date
- 1892-08-24
- Creator
- Hartzell, Joseph C. (Joseph Crane), 1842-1929
- Description
- Letter from J.C. Hartzell reaffirming his belief in the success of Gray's work and that he hopes to see him at Cincinnati Conference.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.10
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.10
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- Title
- Letter from J.C. Hartzell to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 July 11
- Date
- 1892-07-11
- Creator
- Hartzell, Joseph C. (Joseph Crane), 1842-1929
- Description
- Letter from J.C. Hartzell inquiring as to whether Gray plans to retire from the work of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.05
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.05
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- Title
- Letter from J.C. Hartzell to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 July 16
- Date
- 1892-07-16
- Creator
- Hartzell, Joseph C. (Joseph Crane), 1842-1929
- Description
- Letter from J.C. Hartzell wishing Gray success in his new endeavors and asking that he send a formal letter of resignation.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.06
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.06
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- Title
- Letter from J.C. Hartzell to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 July 22
- Date
- 1892-07-22
- Creator
- Hartzell, Joseph C. (Joseph Crane), 1842-1929
- Description
- Letter from J.C. Hartzell acknowledging receipt of Gray's letter of resignation. Hartzell will announce Gray's resignation at the Freedman's Aid and Southern Education Society's Executive Committee meeting.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.05.07
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.05.07
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