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- Letter from H.A. Schroetter to Dr. W.L. Davidson, 1899 October 07
- Date
- 1899-10-07
- Creator
- Schroetter, H.A.
- Description
- In this letter, H.A. Schroetter informs W.L. Davidson that he considering acceptance of the position, Secretary of the German Department for the Epworth League for The American University. As he considers, Schroetter requests the organization's official stationary and brochures for himself, and informational materials to distribute.
- 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
- RG1.05.09.05
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.09.05
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- Letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 December 02
- Date
- 1892-12-02
- Creator
- Heacock, H.B.
- Description
- A letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray describing his trip to Chicago and that his convention had been postponed until February. Heacock meets with Dr. Berry and strategizes about raising funds.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.13
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.13
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- Title
- Letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 November 01
- Date
- 1892-11-01
- Creator
- Heacock, H.B.
- Description
- A letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray reporting on raising fund from Epworth League Chapters.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.10
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.10
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- Letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 November 17
- Date
- 1892-11-17
- Creator
- Heacock, H.B.
- Description
- A letter from H.B. Heacock to Rev. George W. Gray discussing plans and strategy for fundraising among Epworth League chapters in Iowa. He suggests a subscription plan over the Christmas season or during the next year.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.11
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.11
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- Letter from H.B. Moulton to S.L. Beiler, 1896 July 24
- Date
- 1896-07-24
- Creator
- Moulton, H. B. (Hosea B.)
- Description
- In this letter, Moulton sends his subscription of $1000. He also states his conditions for further subscription and wishes success to the university.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.10
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.10
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- Letter from H.G. Sedgwick to Samuel L. Beiler, 1895 January 08
- Date
- 1895-01-08
- Creator
- Sedgwick, H.G.
- Description
- In this letter, H.G. Sedgwick provides Samuel Beiler with cost specifics for telescope parts.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.10.05.17
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.10.05.17
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- Letter from H.L. West to S.L. Beiler, 1896 July 29
- Date
- 1896-07-29
- Creator
- West, H.L.
- Description
- In this letter, West asks to be relieved of his subscription to the University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Beiler, Samuel L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.03.12
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.03.12
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- 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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- Letter from Horace Bradley to Charles W. Baldwin, 1892 February 29
- Date
- 1892-02-29
- Creator
- Bradley, Horace
- Description
- A letter from Horace Bradley to Charles Baldwin. Baldwin was pleased with seal and certificate design. The rest of the certificates in the order sent by railroad. The engraved plates are the property of the university and can be reprinted at will. $400 bill needs to be paid and Bradley asks for a check to do so.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.06
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.06
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- Letter from Horace Bradley to Charles W. Baldwin, 1892 January 04
- Date
- 1892-01-04
- Creator
- Bradley, Horace
- Description
- A letter from Horace Bradley to Charles W. Baldwin discussing the design of the American University Seal. Bradley also discusses the costs and logistics of printing a certificate to be issued by the university.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.04
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.04
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- Letter from J.A. Humbird to C.W. Baldwin, 1892 July 14
- Date
- 1892-07-14
- Creator
- Humbird, John A.
- Description
- In this letter, Humbird states he has been issued a refund of his subscription. He asks the purpose for the refund.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.02.06
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.02.06
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- 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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- Letter from James M. Phelps to Rev. George W. Gray, 1892 October 12
- Date
- 1892-10-12
- Creator
- Phelps, James M.
- Description
- A letter from James M. Phelps to Rev. George W. Gray regarding the Malta, Illinois Epworth League chapter's donation for American University's Lincoln Hall. Phelps gives direction as to how the club's officers should be recognized and asks if they are the first contributors.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gray, George W.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.09
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.09
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- Letter from James W. Ellsworth to C.W. Baldwin, 1892 August 04
- Date
- 1892-08-04
- Creator
- Ellsworth, James W. (James William), 1849-1925
- Description
- In this letter, James W. Ellsworth tells C.W. Baldwin he will ask if he may use the Lotto portrait of Columbus for a medal. He also requests the first medal made by Baldwin if the portrait is to be used.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.02.03
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.02.03
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- Letter from Jane Kalbfleisch to W.L. Davidson, 1904 March 29
- Date
- 1904-03-29
- Creator
- Kalbfleisch, Jane
- Description
- In this letter, a widow, Jane Kalbfleisch, thanks Dr. Davidson for the University Courier and subscribes herself and a friend, Julius Zesiger. She also praises the good work of Dr. Davidson.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.; Zesiger, Julius
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.13
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.13
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- Letter from J.H. Worman to Franklin E. Hamilton, 1914 August 31
- Date
- 1914-08-31
- Creator
- Worman, James H. (James Henry), 1835-1930
- Description
- Typed letter by J.H. Worman to Franklin E. Hamilton. In this letter Worman proposes Hamilton the establishment of the department of Language and literature with J.H. Worman as the chair for the department.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.07.25
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.25
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- Letter from J.H. Worman to Franklin E. Hamilton, 1914 September 14
- Date
- 1914-09-14
- Creator
- Worman, James H. (James Henry), 1835-1930
- Description
- Typed letter by J.H. Worman to Franklin E. Hamilton. In this letter Worman further discusses the issues regarding the Language and literature department and what benefits it will bring for American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.07.26
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.07.26
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- Letter from John A. Gutteridge to Albert Osborn, 1908 November 03
- Date
- 1908-11-03
- Creator
- Gutteridge, John A.
- Description
- In this letter to Albert Osborn, John A . Gutteridge writes to thank him for sending in the check and to inform him of his trip to Chicago, and Rock Island. In his travels he meets a woman at church. She declares in her will that 5,000 dollars be sent to American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Osborn, Albert, 1849-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.06.24
- Type
- correspondence
- Collection
- American University: The Formative Years
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.06.24
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- 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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