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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
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- 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
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.