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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.11
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.08
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.09.43
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.03
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.07
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Title: Letter from John A. Gutteridge to Bishop John Fletcher Hurst, 1901 June 08
Date: 1901-06-08
Creator: Gutteridge, John A.
Description: Letter to Bishop Hurst explaining a profitable meeting with John E. Andrus and others to discuss gaining support and donations for American University. Mentions a promise Andrus made to donate $2500.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Andrus, John Emory; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Local Identifier: RG1.06.06.01
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.06.01
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Title: Letter from John A. Gutteridge to Bishop John Fletcher Hurst, 1901 June 14
Date: 1901-06-14
Creator: Gutteridge, John A.
Description: Letter to Bishop Hurst explaining a profitable meeting with John E. Andrus and others to discuss gaining support and donations for American University. Mentions a promise Andrus made to donate $2500.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Andrus, John Emory; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Local Identifier: RG1.06.06.02
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.06.02
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Title: Letter from Levi Gilbert to W.L. Davidson, 1899 November 13
Date: 1899-11-13
Creator: Gilbert, Levi
Description: In this letter, Levi Gilbert describes to W.L. Davidson a song he has written at Davidson's request. He includes an additional song entitled "A prayer for native land" that may be of useful. Gilbert explains that he would like to visit Davidson and John F. Hurst, but he currently has malaria.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Local Identifier: RG1.05.09.07
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.09.07
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Title: Letter from Rev. W.L. Davidson, D.D. to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1898 September 01
Date: 1898-09-01
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: Letter from Rev. W.L. Davidson, D.D. to Rev. Albert Osborn discussing an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. to see the grounds and the situation at American University. Davidson enquires whether Osborn will be present and lists those that will be at the meeting.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hill, John Wesley, 1863-1936; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.02
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.02
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Title: Letter from T.S. Brock to Bishop John Hurst, 1902 February 12
Date: 1902-02-12
Creator: Brock, Thomas S.
Description: Handwritten letter from T.S. Brock to Bishop John Hurst referencing clips he included from the Epworth Advocate on the College of History. Page 2 is a picture of The American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Local Identifier: RG1.05.11.44
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.11.44
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Title: Letter from William F. Warren to Rev. W.L. Davidson, 1899 October 28
Date: 1899-10-28
Creator: Warren, William Fairfield, 1833-1929
Description: In this letter, William F. Warren informs Rev. W.L. Davidson that he is still considering his request to write a hymn. Warren does not commit to completing the composition citing his current writer's block.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Local Identifier: RG1.05.09.06
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.09.06
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Title: Letter to Dr. Edwards, 1891 October 06
Date: 1891-10-06
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Letter discussing possible strategies for endowments and willingness to meet with Bishop Hurst.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Local Identifier: RG1.03.03.03
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.03.03
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Title: National Methodist University: Minutes from first Public Meeting, 1890 March 25
Date: 1890-03-25
Description: Notes are from the first public meeting for planning a National Methodist University including speakers and what was discussed at the meeting including fundraising and the goals for this university.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; Newman, John Philip, 1826-1899
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.01
Type: minutes (administrative records)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.01
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Title: Newspaper article entitled "Ohio Hall of Government", 1899 February
Date: 1899-02
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Newspaper article describing how the residents of Ohio can contribute to the construction of a building on the campus of American University. The building will be called the Ohio Hall of Government.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; Hill, John Wesley, 1863-1936; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; Mallalieu, Willard F. (Willard Francis), 1828-1911
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.17
Type: clippings (information artifacts)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.17
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Title: Newspaper article entitled "Work of the Nobility is the Foundation of the American University", 1899 February
Date: 1899-02
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Newspaper article outlining the goals of the American University and its nondenominational nature including a mention of President William McKinley's support for the plan.
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; McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.14
Type: clippings (information artifacts)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.14
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Title: Program: The American University - Platform Meeting in the Interests of Higher Education at Christ Church, Pittsburgh, 1898 December 01
Date: 1898-12-01
Description: Program for a promotional event for the American University held at Christ Church in Pittsburgh, PA.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906; Murphy, John, 1833-1919
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.18
Type: programs (documents)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.18
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Title: Program: The American University: Platform Meeting in the Interests of Higher Education at North Avenue Church, Allegheny, 1898 November 30
Date: 1898-11-30
Description: Program for a promotional event for the American University held at North Avenue Church in Allegheny, PA.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.21
Type: programs (documents)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.21
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Title: Resolution of the New York East Conference on the projected university at Washington, 1890 April
Date: 1890-04
Creator: Taylor, George Lansing, 1835-1903
Description: Resolution of the New York East Conference endorsing John Hurst's attempts to create a Methodist University in Washington.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Local Identifier: RG1.01.05.09
Type: resolutions (administrative records)
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69454
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Title: Their Mission: To Raise $10,000,000 for Educational Purposes - An announcement of upcoming meetings in Ohio, 1899 February
Date: 1899-02
Description: Statement regarding the mission and financial contributions that American University has received.
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: RG1.03.13.23
Type: announcements
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.23
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