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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: 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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.20
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Title: Draft letter to the lawyers of W.O. Hazard, 1907 January 18
Date: 1907-01-18
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: Draft letter to the lawyers representing W.O. Hazard stating The American University has no obligation to allow W.O. Hazard passage on the disputed roadway.
Subject: Litigation; Right of way; Roads -- Design and construction
Local Identifier: RG1.01.09.13
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69457
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Title: Extract of letter from Rebecca P. McCabe to Dr. Davidson, 1907 June 12
Date: 1907-06-12
Creator: McCabe, Rebecca P.
Description: In this extract, Rebecca McCabe includes a transcription of a note found under the pillow of a dead ministers wife.
Subject: Death; Widowers; Widows
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.
Local Identifier: RG1.07.51.01
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.51.01
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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: 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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.13A.07
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Title: Instructions from John Peate, 1898 December 11
Date: 1898-12-11
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Instructions written by John Peate on the optimal viewing angle for the glass lens.
Subject: Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.64
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69405
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Title: Instructions from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1899 January 26
Date: 1899-01-26
Creator: Peate, John, 1820-1903
Description: Instructions from John Peate to Albert Osborn on silvering the glass lens.
Subject: Maintenance; Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction
Local Identifier: RG1.10.05.65
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69406
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.05
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Title: Letter from Albert Osborn and J.N. Jennings to W.L. Davidson, 1906 February 03
Date: 1906-02-03
Creator: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Description: This letter reports on Albert Osborn's trip to Canandaigua (Clifton Springs, New York). Osborn writes Doctor Davidson to describe treatments he has been given for his poor health.
Subject: Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; Jennings, J.T.
Local Identifier: RG1.02.03.08
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.03.08
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.03.10
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Title: Letter from Albert Osborn to John Hamilton, 1915 January 16
Date: 1915-01-16
Creator: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Description: Letter from Albert Osborn to John Hamilton informing him of the inaccurate land tax assessment.
Subject: Tax assessment
Local Identifier: RG1.01.12A.02
Type: correspondence
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:69459
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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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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
Collection: American University: The Formative Years
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.20.02
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