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Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 63 Collections and/or Records:

Henry C. Herge papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-124
Abstract

Henry Curtis Herge (1907-2003) was the Commanding Officer of the Navy College Training Program at Wesleyan University, known as the V-12. Materials include items specifically related to Wesleyan's V-12 program as well as writings, research, and published works related to naval wartime training, the Navy V-12 program, naval curricula information, and higher education during wartime in general.

Dates: 1942-1988

William John James trustee and financial records

 Collection
Identifier: 1979-001
Abstract

The William John James trustee and financial records concern financial matters brought before the Board of Trustees. Notable subject groupings for these dates include Buildings and Grounds and the Carnegie Foundation accreditations. These records are not a complete collection of Trustee business, but complement other Trustees' holdings in the Wesleyan University Archives.

Dates: 1870-1939

Paul O. Krumm collection on Middletown printing

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-390
Abstract

Paul Otto Krumm, (1882-1979), was a printer who worked at Pelton & King printers and bookbinders from 1903-1925, and then at the Middletown Press until 1959. This collection consists of one archival box of general material relating to his life and interests and a 100-page scrapbook with specimens of print jobs he did for Pelton's during his time there. This includes many programs for local events, business cards and advertisements for local businesses and items printed for Wesleyan.

Dates: 1896-1997

Howard Fifield Legg letters

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-173
Abstract

The Howard Legg letters are about life on the Wesleyan University campus while Legg was a student between 1900 and 1904. Topics include sports, especially track and football; his membership in Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE); and his many classes and activities.

Dates: 1900-1904

William E. Mead papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-094
Abstract

William E. Mead was an alumnus of Wesleyan University and served as professor at the school, in addition to teaching and administration at high schools. His wife, Kate Mead Hurd, was a physician and author. The Meads travelled extensively in Europe and other parts of the world. The William E. Mead papers include diaries recording his life and travels, correspondence and other materials removed from the diaries, and journals and a photograph album of a trip to Iceland in 1891.

Dates: 1880-1944

Middletown Scientific Association records

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-160
Abstract

The Middletown Scientific Association records include minutes, reports, a scrapbook, administrative records, and other historical materials which document the organization's operations from 1871 until it disbanded in 1968.

Dates: 1871-1976

Phi Beta Kappa Connecticut Gamma Wesleyan University records

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-128
Abstract

The majority of the collection is from the mid twentieth century and pertains to some aspect of financial records. The rest of the materials include membership rosters, the organization and chapter procedures, and by-laws.

Dates: 1845-1974

William North Rice papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-123
Abstract The William North Rice papers contain diaries, correspondence, account books, teaching materials, writings, lectures, and sermons related to Rice's interests in Wesleyan University, science, religion, and education in general. Specific topics include coeducation at Wesleyan University, campus politics and activities, and issues related to students, faculty, and trustees. Rice's interests in geology, botany, mineralogy, crystallography, and zoology are represented, as is his interest in the...
Dates: 1861-1955; Majority of material found within 1861-1928

Sigma Chi Fraternity Gamma Mu Chapter Commons Club records

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-378
Abstract

The Sigma Chi Fraternity Gamma Mu Chapter Commons Club collection encompasses its records as Commons Club from 1898-1928 and 1959-1969, and as Sigma Chi from 1928-1959.

Dates: 1898-1969

United Student-Labor Action Coalition Justice for Janitors campaign records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2001-008
Abstract

The records from the Justice for Janitors student led movement.

Dates: 1999-2000