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- Letter from William Wallace Youngson to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1900 April 19
- Date
- 1900-04-19
- Creator
- Youngson, William Wallace, 1869-1955
- Description
- A letter from William Wallace Youngson to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson in which Youngson accepts the position at American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.11.22
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.11.22
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Letter from William Wallace Youngson to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson, 1901 January 09
- Date
- 1901-01-09
- Creator
- Youngson, William Wallace, 1869-1955
- Description
- Handwritten letter from William Wallace Youngson to Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson regarding garnering support for the Epworth Building at the American University.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.11.43
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.11.43
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Adna Bradway Leonard, D.D., 1907 January 22
- Date
- 1907-01-22
- Creator
- Davidson, W.L.
- Description
- In this letter, Secretary W.L. Davidson writes to Rev. Adna Bradway Leonard. He encloses a copy of the University Courier and marks an appeal for a memorial building for Chancellor McCabe. He asks Leonard to use the appeal in his writings to gain support for the building. He concludes that the new building for the College of Government is almost finished.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Leonard, A. B. (Adna Bradway) 1837-1916
- Local Identifier
- RG1.07.55.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.55.01
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1904 May 23
- Date
- 1904-05-23
- Creator
- Davidson, W.L.
- Description
- In this letter, Dr. Davidson recalls his vacation to Pasadena and Santa Catalina Island, where he visited his aunt and cousins. His letter describes the plants of the area and the climate as well as his various activities and sightseeing excursions. At the end of the letter, he notes that he is feeling relaxed and is ready for the fight that will ensue with the General Conference. There is also a handwritten note added at the end.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Osborn, Albert, 1849-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.15
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.15
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1904 May 24
- Date
- 1904-05-24
- Creator
- Davidson, W.L.
- Description
- This letter from Dr. Davidson to Rev. Osborn includes updates from the General Conference and reports on the election of bishops. He writes that he is anxious for the meeting of the Educational Committee but hopes to get the limitation on the University reduced to two million and discusses his strategy for doing so. He also writes that the strain of the situation is wearing on him and he hopes that it will be resolved soon so that he can get home to his family.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Osborn, Albert, 1849-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.16
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.16
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- Title
- Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1904 May 25
- Date
- 1904-05-25
- Creator
- Davidson, W.L.
- Description
- Dr. Davidson reports that after 2.5 hours, the committee reached a favorable decision on American University. He explains the decision in great depth and references both the majority and minority opinions on the committee. Davidson also expresses his thoughts on how he believes the matter will be received by General Conference. There are handwritten notes on the back of the last page.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Osborn, Albert, 1849-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.17
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.17
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- Title
- Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1904 May 27
- Date
- 1904-05-27
- Creator
- Davidson, W.L.
- Description
- In this letter, Dr. Davidson writes that he finds the climate is no longer agreeing with him and he is eager to get home. He expresses his anxiety about the upcoming meeting on the University and explains the battle plan. He also expresses his dismay that the name "George Washington University" was adopted by a corporation.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Osborn, Albert, 1849-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.18
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.18
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- Title
- Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Harry King, 1907 October 21
- Date
- 1907-10-21
- Creator
- Davidson, W.L.
- Description
- Correspondence from Davidson to Rev. King soliciting assistance with University endowment.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- King, Harry Andrews, 1867-1927
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.37
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.37
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- Title
- Letter from W.L. Davidson to William R. Smith (Superintendent, National Botanic Garden), 1904 February 02
- Date
- 1904-02-02
- Creator
- Davidson, W.L.
- Description
- In this letter, Rev. W.L. Davidson requests information on the Botanic Garden's valuation, total assets, and Congressional appropriation in order to include it in the American University Yearbook. Mr. Smith response is also included.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Botanical gardens; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Smith, William R.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.11
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.11
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- Title
- Letter from W.L. Woodcock to Drs. W.L. Davidson and Albert Osborn, 1899 October 06
- Date
- 1899-10-06
- Creator
- Woodcock, William L.
- Description
- In this letter, W.L. Woodcock requests The American University letterhead and certificates from Drs. W.L. Davidson and Albert Osborn. He is planning to send personalized letters.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.; Osborn, Albert, 1849-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.09.02
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.09.02
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- Title
- Letter from W.L. Woodcock to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1899 October 11
- Date
- 1899-10-11
- Creator
- Woodcock, William L.
- Description
- In this letter, W.L. Woodcock, having depleted his American University letterhead, inquires about obtaining new stock to send to league chapters. In addition to letterhead, Woodcock requests certificates. Woodcock has use for both in upcoming meetings.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Osborn, Albert, 1849-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.09.04
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.09.04
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- Title
- Letter from W.L. Woodcock to the President and Members of Chapter No. [blank], 1899 October
- Date
- 1899-10
- Creator
- Woodcock, William L.
- Description
- In this letter, W.L. Woodcock invites an Epworth chapter and president to donate one dollar each to the construction of Epworth Hall. The building would serve as a memorial on The American University campus.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.09.03
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.09.03
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- Title
- Letter from Wm. A Huneke to Rev. Charles W. Baldwin, 1899 September 07
- Date
- 1899-09-07
- Creator
- Huneke, William A.
- Description
- In this letter, Wm. A. Huneke responds to Rev. Charles W. Baldwin's request for Epworth League chapter donations for The American University, and encloses seventy-five dollars. Huneke also corrects Baldwin's error, explaining that he is not a reverend but a lawyer. He asks that the actual leading pastor, Rev. W.A. Shanklin, is acknowledged instead.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Baldwin, Charles W.; Shanklin, William Arnold
- Local Identifier
- RG1.05.10.01
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.10.01
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- Title
- Letter from W.W. Births to Rev. W.L. Davidson, 1905 April 07
- Date
- 1905-04-07
- Creator
- Births, W.W.
- Description
- Letters from W.W. Births to Rev. W.L. Davidson on April 7, 1905 and May 22, 1905. The letters contain notes about a sermon and the history of Elijah and horticulture.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Davidson, W.L.
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.04.19
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.19
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- Title
- Letter of introduction from Thomas A. Doyle, 1884 June 19
- Date
- 1884-06-19
- Creator
- Doyle, Thomas Arthur, 1827-1886
- Description
- Letter of introduction from Edward Hamilton, a teacher at the Rhode Island School of Design, from Thomas A. Doyle, the Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island.
- Subject
- Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Hamilton, Edward W., 1862-
- Local Identifier
- RG1.03.03.09
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.03.09
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- Title
- Letter to Albert Osborn from Chancellor Gray, 1935 May 24
- Date
- 1935-05-24
- Creator
- Gray, Joseph M. M., 1877-
- Description
- Letter confirming receipt of Samuel H. Walker's pledge to raise money for the University and the new building.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.02.03.19
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.03.19
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- Title
- Letter to Albert Osborn from W.L. Davidson, 1904 May 11
- Date
- 1904-05-11
- Creator
- Davidson, W.L.
- Description
- Discussion of Davidson's work at meeting to discuss the acceptance of American University into the Methodist charter by the Educational Committee in Pasadena.
- Subject
- Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.02.03.21
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.03.21
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- Title
- Letter to Albert Osborn from W.L. Davidson, 1904 May 16
- Date
- 1904-05-16
- Creator
- Davidson, W.L.
- Description
- Report from day two of the Educational Conference - charter must go through the "Guillotine" Conference and discussion of how much money it will take to approve American University.
- Subject
- Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- RG1.02.03.22
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.03.22
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- Title
- Letter to Bishop Hurst from James H. Worman, 1901 October 30
- Date
- 1901-10-30
- Creator
- Worman, James H. (James Henry), 1835-1930
- Description
- Typed letter to Bishop Hurst. Author expresses intention to visit Washington in the next week and suggests that American University should be the first to start department of Diplomacy and Kindred subjects.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.08.07
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.08.07
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- Title
- Letter to Bishop McCabe, 1898 October 17
- Date
- 1898-10-17
- Creator
- Person responsible unknown
- Description
- An incomplete hand written letter to Bishop McCabe from unknown author.
- Subject
- American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
- Subject -- Personal Name
- McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
- Local Identifier
- RG1.06.08.06
- Type
- correspondence
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.08.06
- Rights statement
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