Examinations -- History

Abstract Wesleyan University exams reflect the changing curriculum between 1868 and 1970. The nineteenth century Wesleyan curriculum allowed students to major in general areas of knowledge, while the twentieth century curriculum saw the rise of numerous departments. The use of entrance examinations, a standard in the 1800s, were eliminated.This collection comprises some 800 examinations given at Wesleyan from 1868 to 1970. Of these, close to 300 are from the 19th century. The 1960s are...