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Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) -- History -- 19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

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

Olin family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-221
Abstract

The Olin Family papers consists of letters from various family members as well as papers dealing with the Wesleyan presidency of Stephen Olin.

Dates: 1820-1924

Archie Emerson Palmer Latin notebook

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 1000-224
Abstract

The Archie Emerson Palmer Latin notebook represents coursework at Wesleyan in the 1870s.

Dates: 1872

Daniel Curtis Rand journal

 Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: 1000-337
Abstract

The Daniel C. Rand journal has accounts of his expenses and savings as a Wesleyan University student from 1839 to 1843. The journal also includes written accounts of business conducted at the Rand family's powder mill in 1844 and 1845, and the minutes, constitution, and by-laws of the Union Eloquium's Society in Meriden, New Hampshire.

Dates: 1839-1845

Charles F. Rice (class of 1872) diaries

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2012-014
Abstract

Three diaries written by Charles Francis Rice, class of 1872.

Dates: 1870-1872

Wesleyan University Agallian Base Ball Club records

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-043
Abstract

This collection contains the surviving records of the Agallian Base Ball club.

Dates: 1864-1869

Wesleyan University Department of Physical Education and Athletics artifacts

 Collection
Identifier: 1999-064
Abstract

Physical items from multiple sports at Wesleyan throughout the years.

Dates: 1872-

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 nineteenth century administrative records

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-097
Abstract

The Nineteenth Century administrative records consists of the original charter for Wesleyan University, early Trustee, University Secretary, and faculty records, and financial records related to donors, students, and the university itself. The financial items consist of correspondence, statements, accounts, bills, receipts, inventories, tuition, and housing information. There is also information about student admittance, attendence, absences, and demerits.

Dates: 1830-1929

Wesleyan University nineteenth century lectures and addresses

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-273
Abstract

The collection contains copies of the lectures and addresses delivered at Wesleyan University during the 19th century.

Dates: 1838-1856, 1970