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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)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.06.06
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.05.06
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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)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.05
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.09
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Title: Draft letter from John F. Hurst to President Grover Cleveland, 1892
Date: 1892
Creator: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Description: Draft letter from John Hurst to President Grover Cleveland proposing an underground railroad under Massachusetts Avenue.
Subject: Building
Subject -- Personal Name: Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
Local Identifier: RG1.01.17.02
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69469
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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)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.11.31
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.02.03
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.04
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.06.23
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Title: Letter from J.F. Hurst, 1897
Date: 1897
Creator: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Description: Letter from J.F. Hurst asking recipient not to send any mail after Tuesday and to meet with Dr. Beiler. Hurst states that he paid $1,000 to Schultz.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Local Identifier: RG1.06.08.04
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.08.04
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Title: Letter from J.F. Hurst to Dr. Beiler, 1897
Date: 1897
Creator: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Description: Letter from J.F. Hurst to Dr. Beiler asking him to provide information about hospital to Bro. Herben.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.08.03
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.08.03
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Title: Letter from J.F. Hurst to Dr. Beiler, 1897 August 07
Date: 1897-08-07
Creator: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Description: Letter from J.F. Hurst to Dr. Beiler offering his sympathy and encouraging him to get a "good rest."
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Beiler, Samuel L.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.08.05
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.08.05
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Title: Letter from John F. Hurst to Charles W. Baldwin, 1891 July 23
Date: 1891-07-23
Creator: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Description: Discussion of rumors regarding land purchases.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Glover, C. C. (Charles Carroll), 1846-1936
Local Identifier: RG1.01.11.01
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.11.01
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Title: Letter from John F. Hurst to Dr. W.L. Davidson, 1899 October 05
Date: 1899-10-05
Creator: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Description: In this letter, John F. Hurst informs Rev. W.L. Davidson of his continued search for "District Presidents" and skilled staff. He mentions that there is growing interest for The American University.
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: RG1.05.09.01
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.09.01
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Title: Letter from John Hurst to 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: RG1.01.04.10
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.10
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Title: Letter from John Hurst to 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: RG1.01.04.11
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.04.11
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