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Nisbet, Charles


Dickinsonian, January 22, 1898

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A letter written in 1790 by then college president Dr. Charles Nisbet of Scotland recounts his distaste for American society, remarking that "People have as little Patriotism as Religion, & many concurred in the Revolution merely to avoid paying their debts."  A speaker from the Young Womens...

Dickinsonian, April 24, 1907

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Members of the Philadelphia Alumni Association attend a dinner in Essington, Pa.  The college proposes to observe William Penn Memorial day on April 25, 225 years to the day after the granting of "the frame of government to Pennsylvania."  Dickinson is visited by Edward A. Nisbet, a lineal...

Dickinsonian, May 8, 1912

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Faculty and students organize procession to Charles Nisbet's grave.

Dickinsonian, May 6, 1915

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Nisbet memorial ceremony is held. Freshmen defeat Sophomores in tug-of-war. The program for May Day is announced. An honor system is proposed.

Dickinsonian, February 1, 1917

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Dr. Hannan, Week of Prayer speaker, extends his stay at Dickinson at the students' requests.  A book of Rev. Charles Nisbet's handwritten speeches and lectures is discovered.

Dickinsonian, October 23, 1948

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Exhibition in Dickinsoniana Room of Bosler Hall examines Dr. Charles Nisbet's life at Dickinson. Frank Abrams, chairman of Board of Directors for Standard Oil, spoke about the importance of a liberal arts education in chapel. Works by Nicholas Moucharniak to be displayed in Bosler.

Dickinsonian, September 15, 1972

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College manages Florence Jones Reineman Wildlife Sanctuary. Prof. Mulford Sibley speaks on liberal education and politics in the kick-off of the College's Politics and Education Series. 140 students sign up for "Students for Nixon" group. Meanwhile, an "intensive effort is underway to identify...

Dickinsonian, September 22, 1972

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At the Founders Convocation of the College's 200th Anniversary, Sen. Richard Schweiker delivers an address praising the College's educational tradition. College holds a symposium entitled "Voice of Today's Woman". PPG Industries Foundation provides a grant to support March's "Science for...

Dickinsonian, September 29, 1972

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Student Senate requires treasurer for all college organizations. C. Delores Tucker is to headline next weekend's "Voice of Today's Women" seminar. Mary Ames Raffensperger also plans to speak. Prof. William Bowden is to present a Spahr lecture on Charles Nisbet.

Dickinsonian, October 13, 1972

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The Mermaid Players open a new season with The Front Page. An overview of C. DeLores Tucker's speech at last week's symposium "Voices of Today's Women" is presented. A lecture on Charles Nisbet is given by Prof. William Bowden. To be held in conjunction with the College's Bicentennial...
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