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Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) -- Presidents

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Douglas J. Bennet papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-032
Abstract These professional papers contain materials from his undergraduate studies, including materials from Bennet's position as co-president of fraternity Alpha Chi Rho. There are also materials from his graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, and at Harvard University. The bulk of the materials cover his professional career, beginning as administrative assistant to Ambassador Chester Bowles in India in the mid 1960s, and continuting through his many years in Washington D.C. He...
Dates: 1940-2004

Katherine Geyer Butterfield addition to papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2000-028
Abstract

Addition to the papers of Katherine Geyer Butterfield, wife of Wesleyan President Victor L. Butterfield.

Dates: circa 1950-2000

Chicago Deutsche Konferenz framed image

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: 2021-026
Dates: 1902

Joseph Cummings papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-089
Abstract

The collection is comprised of Wesleyan University annual reports and Joseph Cummings' correspondence.

Dates: 1851-1899

Willbur Fisk papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-091
Abstract

The Willbur Fisk papers consist of two large series, Correspondence and Papers. The Papers feature items related to Wesleyan University, including his acquisition of scientific equipment. They also contain Fisk's own writings and sermons, on topics ranging from abolitionism to Methodist issues. A subset of the Papers are items written by or belonging to Ruth Peck Fisk, the wife of Willbur Fisk.

Dates: 1812-1883

Cyrus David Foss papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-376
Abstract

Cyrus David Foss (1834-1910), Wesleyan University class of 1854, was the sixth president of Wesleyan, (1875-1880), and a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, (1880-1904). This collection contains correspondence, many sermons, some materials from his time at Wesleyan, information about his position as bishop, and his travels. It also contains materials from other members of his family.

Dates: 1825-1912

Grabel, Laura, January 11, 2022

 File
Scope and Contents Laura Grabel started at Wesleyan in 1984. In this interview she talks about what drew her to Wesleyan; the opportunity to work closely with both graduate and undergraduate students; the ability to bring interdisciplinary modes of learning into the classroom, such as science choreography. She elaborates on her research interests and what drew her to them. She mentions how since a young age she was fascinated by stem-cell research, specifically, she has done a lot of research in embryonic stem...
Dates: January 11, 2022

John Johnston papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-144
Abstract

The John Johnston papers include correspondence, biographical information, materials about the study of science at Wesleyan University, and a scrapbook of programs from 19th century Wesleyan events.

Dates: 1833-1877, 1919-1920

James L. McConaughy papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2006-024
Abstract

A collection of papers written by or about Wesleyan president James L. McConaughy.

Dates: 1909-1948

Olin family addition to papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-185
Abstract

Additional papers created by and about the Olin family, including letters and notebooks.

Dates: 1838-1916