Jackson L. Goodhue collection on the Douglas cannon
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook compiled by Jackson L. Goodhue, Class of 1957, relating to the 1957 Douglas Cannon heist. Collection includes clippings from campus and local newspapers and photographs. Included with the collection is Mr. Goodhue’s correspondence (both written and e‐mail) with Wesleyan University regarding his desire to write an article for the Alumni Magazine on the 1957 theft. It does not appear that the Alumni Magazine published the article, but there is a draft.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-2007
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted
Biographical / Historical
The Douglas Cannon enters Wesleyan history in the mid-1800s when it would be fired during national celebrations. In the 1860s, a yearly contest began where freshmen had the mission of firing the cannon and the sophomores attempted to stop the firing. The constest became known as Cannon Scrap. While the contest ended sometime around 1910, the cannon remained a part of Wesleyan tradition. In 1957, the cannon began to be stolen, forming a new tradition. It has appeared in dormitories, Washington D.C. and the United Nations. In 1995, the cannon was returned to its pedestal only to disappear again. It now appears during important Wesleyan events.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 half hollinger box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection is on the 1957 Douglas cannon heist and history of the cannon as recollected by Jackson L. Goodhue, class of 1957.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged in the order it was receieved.
- Title
- Jackson L. Goodhue collection on the Douglas cannon, 1957-2007
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Author
- Erica Ciallela
- Date
- April 15, 2020
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository