Charles Francis Himes (Class of 1855) receives his Honorary Doctor of Laws Diploma from Dickinson College on June 9, 1896.
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June 9, 1896
June 10, 1896
Judson T. Strickler prepared this oration, entitled “Some Views of College Life," for the commencement ceremonies held June 10, 1896. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time. Transcript included.
Location: Orations-1896-S917s
Subject: Dickinson College Student Life, Education
Format: Speeches and Sermons
Time Period: 1880-1899
June 10, 1896
Elmer Etherington Jones receives his Bachelor of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on June 10, 1896.
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Time Period: 1880-1899
November 27, 1896
Horatio Collins King (Class of 1858) writes to Luther R. Marsh saying he will send additional reports about the Society of the Army of the Potomac. While King admits looking forward to retirement and being able to "play marbles," he is also "still at the bar - hard at work - doing very well and...
Location: I-SpahrB-1962-1
Subject: Legal Affairs, Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
1897
The Dickinson College catalog for the 1889-1890 academic year. Through the years, the annual catalog was variously titled "The Bulletin," "Catalogue and Register," "Course Catalog," and similar variants. The catalog typically includes the list of courses offered, requirements for enrollment,...
Location: Dickinsoniana Periodicals
Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Administration, Education
Format: Books and Pamphlets
Time Period: 1880-1899
April 19, 1897
Laura Windust writes Esther Windust and tells her about Isabel in Rome as well as plans for going to Sweden in July.
Location: I-Friends-1973-12
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
June 5, 1897
Clarence Grant Cleaver, a member of the Class of 1894, receives his Master of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on June 5, 1897.
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Time Period: 1880-1899
June 9, 1897
Edgar Rohrer Heckman receives his Bachelor of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on June 9, 1897.
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Time Period: 1880-1899
July 19, 1897
Former US Senator Benjamin Harrison writes to Horatio Collins King and explains that he cannot attend the annual reunion of the Society of the Potomac in Troy, New York.
Location: I-Friends-1991-6
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
November 4, 1897
Harriet Lane Johnston writes to former First Lady Frances Cleveland about the birth of her son, Richard Folsom Cleveland. "I have waited until I thought you as well as the President might be able to receive any congratulations upon the arrival of the young gentleman who we are all so glad to...
Location: I-Friends-2008-2
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
December 7, 1897
Horatio Collins King writes to Luther R. Marsh, reminiscing about an enjoyable reunion they had had and discussing the value and interest of the Annual Reports. A postscript adds that he voted for William McKinley.
Location: I-BellW-1973-1
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
December 19, 1897
Horatio Collins King (Class of 1858) writes to Hon. Luther R. Marsh commenting on the politics and corruption of the legal bench and bar. Judges purchase their nominations at a high price and, as King explains, "we are overrun with pettifoggers."
Location: I-SpahrB-1962-2
Subject: Legal Affairs, Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
June 1, 1898
Attorney Horatio Collins King (Class of 1858) writes to Edward C. Brennan and accepts an invitation to speak at the 47th Regiment Armory in New York City.
Location: I-BeachW-1983-1
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
June 6, 1898
Leon Cushing Prince receives his Bachelor of Philosophy Diploma from Dickinson College on June 6, 1898.
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Time Period: 1880-1899
June 8, 1898
Charles Stewart Davison prepared this oration, entitled “The Influence of Women in History," for the commencement ceremonies held June 8, 1898. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time. Transcript included.
Location: Orations-1898-D265i
Subject: Education, Religion and Spirituality, Social Reform and Advocacy
Format: Speeches and Sermons
Time Period: 1880-1899
June 8, 1898
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: 1880-1899
June 8, 1898
Anna Mabel Geiger, a member of the Class of 1897, receives her Master of Arts from Dickinson College on June 8, 1898.
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Time Period: 1880-1899
June 8, 1898
Edgar Rohrer Heckman (Class of 1897) receives his Master of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on June 8, 1898.
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Time Period: 1880-1899
September 12, 1898
Horatio Collins King writes to Hon. Luther R. Marsh, sharing his appreciation for Marsh's work and to sort out an issue referred to as "Niagara."
Location: I-SpahrB-1962-3
Subject: Legal Affairs, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
1899
The Dickinson College catalog for the 1899-1900 academic year. Through the years, the annual catalog was variously titled "The Bulletin," "Catalogue and Register," "Course Catalog," and similar variants. The catalog typically includes the list of courses offered, requirements for enrollment,...
Location: Dickinsoniana Periodicals
Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Administration, Education
Format: Books and Pamphlets
Time Period: 1880-1899
March 30, 1899
Laura Windust instructs Piet to take care of herself and hopes that she recovers soon. Windust also notes that George Mead has overworked himself and is leaving for a vacation.
Location: I-Friends-1973-11
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
May 12, 1899
Laura Windust writes Esther Windust and asks her to contradict rumors that Annie and Col. Olcott had any differences. Laura also mentions Piet's malaria and shares the news of Mr. Oakley's death.
Location: I-Friends-1973-12
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
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
June 2, 1899
Laura Windust informs Piet that the section will be taking over the house in order to free Annie Besant entirely from monetary responsibilities. In addition, Laura adds that she will be marry George Mead in order to prevent ill-natured tongues from wagging if they live together.
Location: I-Friends-1973-11
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1880-1899
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 seniors at that time.
Location: Orations-1899-v244e
Subject: Literary Pursuits
Format: Speeches and Sermons
Time Period: 1880-1899
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