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Newspaper articles and petition, 1875-1878

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Box 001, Folder 021: Newspaper articles and petition, 1875-1878
Box 001, Folder 021: Newspaper articles and petition, 1875-1878

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection is primarily comprised of Joseph Cummings' annual reports on Wesleyan University for the years 1857-1874, excepting the 1866-1867 school year. These reports contain censuses of Wesleyan's student body, including lists of students that have died or taken seriously ill during the school year. They also include Cummings' recommendation that women be admitted into Wesleyan and his suggestions for allocation of funds, most prominently with regards to building and maintaining a library. The collection also contains Cummings' correspondence, including with Julia Olin and W.O. Atwater (primarily regarding securing Atwater's employment), as well as Cummings' official acceptance of the position as president at Wesleyan University. Also included are several articles by Cummings, a petition against his resignation from the professorship, and his wife D.S. Cummings' correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: 1875-1878

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 hollinger box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English