Address on the History of West College by Robert McAlarney

Address on the History of West College by Robert McAlarney
Date
June 6, 1904

Robert McAlarney deliverers an address on the history of West College (Old West) at the 100th anniversary of the rebuilding and re-dedication of the building. McAlarney is a 1893 graduate who works at the New York Evening Post.

Location
I-Original-1904-2
Time Period

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

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

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

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

Location
Orations-1900-H279v
Time Period

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

"Evolution vs Special Creation," by Caleb E. Burchenal
Date
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
Time Period

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

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

Esther Popel Shaw (Class of 1919) Diary

Esther Popel Shaw (Class of 1919) Diary
Date
June 10, 1914 - April 30, 1915

Esther Popel Shaw, Class of 1919, was the first African American woman to graduate from Dickinson College.  This diary from Esther's senior year of high school documents her daily activities, particularly her interactions with family, fr

Location
MC 2013.4, B1, F1 (Diary) ; MC 2013.4, B1, F3 (Transcript of Diary)
Time Period