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Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Laban Clark papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-087
Abstract

The Laban Clark papers contain correspondence, sermons, lectures, and journals by Laban Clark, as well as papers about his life's history, the founding of Wesleyan University, and his finances.

Dates: 1794-1935

Wesleyan University campus scenes and buildings glass plate negatives

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-381
Abstract

Approximately 1000 glass plate negatives of Wesleyan University buildings and campus events. They are thought to have been found in the attic of Winchester House and were transferred to the archives in July 1990. The itemized list of slides in the series is a partial listing, intended to represent the bulk of what is in each box.

Dates: 1910-1930

Wesleyan University Centennial records

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-194
Abstract During early October 1931, Wesleyan University celebrated its centennial. The event brought together current students, faculty, alumni, parents, and honored guests including the Canadian Prime Minister. The events also consisted of banquets, concerts, recitals, lectures, and sporting events.The Wesleyan University Centennial records features a scrapbook with badges, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, menus, playbills, and other materials. Other materials in the collection include...
Dates: 1931

Wesleyan University Class Day programs

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-143
Abstract

Programs from the annual celebration at Wesleyan University, Class Day, related to the commencement exercises and usually occurred in June.

Dates: 1864-1940

Wesleyan University class reunion books

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-156
Abstract

The class reunion books typically contain letters or information from alumni with news of their families, careers, and other updates.

Dates: 1856-

Wesleyan University collection of military on campus

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-141
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, memos, clippings, and other materials related to the controversy on military recruitment at Wesleyan University from 1968 to 1973. Major correspondents are Philip Rockwell and Paul Reynolds.

Dates: 1968-1975

Wesleyan University Collections Advisory Committee records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 1000-071
Abstract

Documents collected by Michael Casey, University Relations Regional Alumni Director, while serving on the Wesleyan Collections Advisory committee.

Dates: 1997

Wesleyan University commencement orations

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-131
Abstract

The Commencement orations collection contains handwritten speeches written by graduating Wesleyan University students between the years of 1833 and 1855.

Dates: 1833-1855

Wesleyan University Douglas cannon and cannon scraps collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 1999-073
Abstract

This collection contains information of the Douglas Cannon and its history at Wesleyan.

Dates: 1858-2004

Wesleyan University event programs

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-183
Abstract

Wesleyan events, including exhibitions by members of various classes and convocation, matriculation, and graduation ceremonies.

Dates: 1833-1976