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1896
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, commencement, religious duties, student bills, literary societies, and student records.
Format: Books and Pamphlets
Location: RG 1/3 10.1.4
Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Administration, Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Extracts from the Laws and Regulations of Dickinson College, 1896
March 27, 1896
Horatio King writes to J. H. Weeks, Jr., and explains why Weeks will not receive President James Buchanan's autograph. "I regret that I have no autographed letter of President Buchanan that I am willing to part with," as King notes. In addition, King tells Weeks that "you apparently [have] mistaken my son for me." King served as Postmaster General in President Buchanan's administration from February 1861 to March 7, 1861 while his son, Horatio Collins King, is a member of the Class of 1858.
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-Purchase-1955-17
Subject: Politics and Government
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Letter from Horatio King to J. H. Weeks, Jr.
April 3, 1896
Horatio King writes a personal letter to his son, Horatio Collins King (Class of 1858), and comments on a Mr. Phelps, "John Bull" and the Monroe Doctrine, President Grover Cleveland, as well as events in Mexico and Oregon.
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-SpahrB-1958-35
Subject: International Affairs, Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government
Time Period: 1880-1899
June 9, 1896
Charles Francis Himes (Class of 1855) receives his Honorary Doctor of Laws Diploma from Dickinson College on June 9, 1896.
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Location: OC 2000.1, F4
Subject: Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
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.
Format: Speeches and Sermons
Location: Orations-1896-S917s
Subject: Dickinson College Student Life, Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: "Some Views of College Life," by Judson T. Strickler
June 10, 1896
Elmer Etherington Jones receives his Bachelor of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on June 10, 1896.
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Bachelor of Arts Diploma - Elmer Jones
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 enjoying my work" as an attorney. King also serves as Secretary of the Society of the Army of the Potomac
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-SpahrB-1962-1
Subject: Legal Affairs, Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life
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, requirements for graduation, tuition and other fees, and campus facilities, college policies, and lists of teaching faculty, college trustees, and various administrators. Information about programs at the Law School and Conway Hall, Dickinson College's Preparatory School, was also included in this edition.
Format: Books and Pamphlets
Location: Dickinsoniana Periodicals
Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Administration, Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
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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.
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-Friends-1973-12
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Letter from Laura Windust to Esther Windust
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.
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Master of Arts Diploma - Clarence Cleaver
June 9, 1897
Edgar Rohrer Heckman receives his Bachelor of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on June 9, 1897.
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Bachelor of Arts Diploma - Edgar Heckman
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.
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-Friends-1991-6
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Letter from Benjamin Harrison to Horatio Collins King
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 know has come!," as Johnston notes.
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-Friends-2008-2
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Letter from Harriet Lane Johnston to Frances Cleveland
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.
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-BellW-1973-1
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government
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."
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-SpahrB-1962-2
Subject: Legal Affairs, Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government
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.
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-BeachW-1983-1
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Letter from Horatio Collins King to Edward Brennan
June 6, 1898
Leon Cushing Prince receives his Bachelor of Philosophy Diploma from Dickinson College on June 6, 1898.
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Bachelor of Philosophy Diploma - Leon Prince
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.
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Master of Arts Diploma - Anna Geiger
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.
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Location: Dickinsoniana Programs
Subject: Dickinson College Events
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: 1898 Commencement Program
June 8, 1898
Edgar Rohrer Heckman (Class of 1897) receives his Master of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on June 8, 1898.
Format: Certificates and Diplomas
Location: Diploma Collection
Subject: Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Master of Arts Diploma - Edgar Heckman
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.
Format: Speeches and Sermons
Location: Orations-1898-D265i
Subject: Education, Religion and Spirituality, Social Reform and Advocacy
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: "The Influence of Woman in History," by Charles S. Davison
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."
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-SpahrB-1962-3
Subject: Legal Affairs, Personal and Family Life
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, requirements for graduation, tuition and other fees, and campus facilities, college policies, and lists of teaching faculty, college trustees, and various administrators. Information about programs at the Law School and Conway Hall, Dickinson College's Preparatory School, was also included in this edition.
Format: Books and Pamphlets
Location: Dickinsoniana Periodicals
Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Administration, Education
Time Period: 1880-1899
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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.
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-Friends-1973-11
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Letter from Laura Windust to "Piet"
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.
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Location: I-Friends-1973-12
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Time Period: 1880-1899
View Item: Letter from Laura Windust to Esther Windust