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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
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.07
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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
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.10.39
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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, 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
- 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
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.11.10
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- text
- 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
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.58.01
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- text
- Title
- Antonio Hernandez Interview, November 9, 2019
- Date
- November 9, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; Antonio Hernandez
- Description
- Antonio Hernandez, born and raised in Petworth, discusses his experiences living in the neighborhood. He reflects on the walkability and sense of community in the neighborhood, and reflects on his experiences going to the local elementary schools. He talks about how the neighborhood has changed and why his family decided to move to Prince George's County for better schooling. Antonio discusses the complex nature of gentrification and wishes he could go back to the Petworth of his childhood with the perspective he has now.
- Subject
- It's a Small World After All: Art Wraps on Historic Georgia Avenue event (2019); Petworth (Washington, D.C.); Park View (Washington, D.C.); New Hampshire Avenue (Washington, D.C.); Georgia Avenue (Washington, D.C.); Affordable housing; Gentrification; Education in Washington, D.C.; English as a Second Language (ESL); Afrocentric curriculum; Black history; Public transportation
- Country
- United States
- Collection
- Petworth Library 2019 - "It’s a Small World After All"
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:1978
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- mixed material
- 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
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- 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)
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.05
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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
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.04.14.14
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- text
- 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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- text
- 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
- 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)
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.01.02.06
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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 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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- text
- 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
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.02
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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 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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