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Dickinson Preparatory School Diploma - James Steese

June 2, 1899

James Gordon Steese (Class of 1902) receives this diploma from Conway Hall, Dickinson College's Preparatory School, on June 2, 1899.

Location: OC 2002.4, B1, F4

Subject: Education

Format: Certificates and Diplomas

Time Period: 1880-1899

View Item: Dickinson Preparatory School Diploma - James Steese

"The Emancipation of Literature in New England," by Emma L. Vandewater

June 7, 1899

Emma L. Vandewater prepared this oration, entitled "The Emancipation of Literature in New England," for the commencement ceremonies held June 7, 1899. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College...

Location: Orations-1899-v244e

Subject: Literary Pursuits

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1880-1899

View Item: “The Emancipation of Literature in New England,” by Emma L. Vandewater

Bachelor of Law Diploma - Leon Prince

1900

Leon Cushing Prince receives his Bachelor of Law Diploma from the Dickinson School of Law in 1900.

Location: Diploma Collection

Subject: Education, Legal Affairs

Format: Certificates and Diplomas

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: Bachelor of Law Diploma - Leon Prince

"Songs of Dickinson," edited by Horatio Collins King

1900

Horatio Collins King, a member of the Class of 1858, edited this collection of songs related to Dickinson College.

Location: DC 784.622 D553s

Subject: Dickinson College History, Dickinson College Student Life, Education

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: "Songs of Dickinson," edited by Horatio Collins King

"Apparatus Owned and Used by Dr. Joseph Priestley," by Charles F. Himes

circa 1900

Professor Charles F. Himes, a member of the Class of 1855, describes the collection of Joseph Priestley's equipment held at Dickinson College.

Location: DC 1855 H657ap

Subject: Science and Technology

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: "Apparatus Owned and Used by Dr. Joseph Priestley," by Charles F. Himes

Extracts from the Laws and Regulations of Dickinson College, 1900

1900

The Extracts from the Laws and Regulations of Dickinson College lists important information and guidelines regarding the administration of the college, faculty, admissions, instruction, student behavior, the academic calendar,...

Location: RG 1/3 10.1.5

Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Dickinson College Alumni Affairs, Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: Extracts from the Laws and Regulations of Dickinson College, 1900

Letter from Horatio Collins King to Luther Marsh

January 20, 1900

Horatio Collins King (Class of 1858) shares a poem with Luther R. Marsh to celebrate his 88th birthday.

Location: I-SpahrB-1962-4

Subject: Personal and Family Life

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: Letter from Horatio Collins King to Luther Marsh

"The Free Coinage of Silver," by James M. Brennan

June 6, 1900

James M. Brennan prepared this oration, entitled “The Free Coinage of Silver," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time....

Location: Orations-1900-B838f

Subject: Economics and Finance, Politics and Government

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: "The Free Coinage of Silver," by James M. Brennan

"The Income Tax," by Weldon Brubaker

June 6, 1900

Weldon Brubaker prepared this oration, entitled “The Income Tax," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time. Transcript...

Location: Orations-1900-B886i

Subject: Economics and Finance, International Affairs, Politics and Government

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: "The Income Tax," by Weldon Brubaker

"Evolution vs Special Creation," by Caleb E. Burchenal

June 6, 1900

Caleb E. Burchenal prepared this oration, entitled “Evolution vs Special Creation," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time....

Location: Orations-1900-B947e

Subject: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Technology

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: "Evolution vs Special Creation," by Caleb E. Burchenal

"The Value of International Expositions in the Culture of Art," by Jessie W. Hargis

June 6, 1900

Jessie Woodward Hargis prepared this oration, entitled “The Value of International Expositions in the Culture of Art," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for...

Location: Orations-1900-H279v

Subject: Education, Social Reform and Advocacy, Visual and Performing Arts

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: "The Value of International Expositions in the Culture of Art," by Jessie W. Hargis

"The Open Door Policy in China," by George V. Metzel

June 6, 1900

George V. Metzel prepared this oration, entitled “The Open Door Policy in China," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time....

Location: Orations-1900-M596o

Subject: International Affairs, Politics and Government

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: "The Open Door Policy in China," by George V. Metzel

"The Need of Forest Reservations in Pennsylvania," by Henry W. Mulhollan

June 6, 1900

Henry W. Mulhollan prepared this oration, entitled “The Need of Forest Reservations in Pennsylvania," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College...

Location: Orations-1900-M956n

Subject: Education, Social Reform and Advocacy

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: "The Need of Forest Reservations in Pennsylvania," by Henry W. Mulhollan

"The Protestant Sisterhood," by Olive C. Taylor

June 6, 1900

Olive C. Taylor prepared this oration, entitled “The Protestant Sisterhood," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time....

Location: Orations-1900-T244p

Subject: Religion and Spirituality

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: "The Protestant Sisterhood," by Olive C. Taylor

1900 Commencement Program

June 6, 1900

This copy of the printed program for the commencement exercises held on June 6, 1900 shows the order of exercises and lists the members of the graduating class from the college.

Location: Dickinsoniana Programs

Subject: Dickinson College Events

Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: 1900 Commencement Program

Master of Arts Diploma - Leon Prince

June 8, 1900

Leon Cushing Prince (Class of 1898) receives his Master of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on June 8, 1900.

Location: Diploma Collection

Subject: Education

Format: Certificates and Diplomas

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: Master of Arts Diploma - Leon Prince

Letter from Horatio Collins King to Luther Marsh

August 14, 1900

Horatio Collins King (Class of 1858) shares with Luther R. Marsh thoughts on aging.

Location: I-SpahrB-1962-4

Subject: Health and Medicine, Personal and Family Life

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: Letter from Horatio Collins King to Luther Marsh

Letter from Constance Wachtmeister to Esther Windust

November 18, [1900?]

Countess Constance Wachtmeister writes Mrs. Esther Windust and discuses photos of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and describes a successful speaking engagement in Edinburgh.

Location: I-Friends-1973-10

Subject: Personal and Family Life

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: Letter from Constance Wachtmeister to Esther Windust

Josephine Brunyate Meredith Scrapbook

1901-1903

Josephine Brunyate (Class of 1901) presents this scrapbook to Jessie C. Bowers upon her graduation from Dickinson College in 1903. The scrapbook consists mostly of photographs of campus buildings and students as well as a few Commencement...

Location: MC 2016.2, B6

Subject: Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education, Personal and Family Life

Format: Scrapbooks

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: Josephine Brunyate Meredith Scrapbook

"Secret Societies in American Colleges," by Thomas L. Jones

June 5, 1901

Thomas L. Jones prepared this oration, entitled “Secret Societies in American Colleges," for the commencement ceremonies held June 5, 1901. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that...

Location: Orations-1901-J793s

Subject: Dickinson College Student Life, Education

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1900-1919

View Item: "Secret Societies in American Colleges," by Thomas L. Jones