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Title: The American University: Taking Our Bearings, 1903 January 28
Date: 1903-01-28
Description: In this statement, Charles C. McCabe writes about the university’s progress and that the university will be for post-graduate work only. He lists American University’s current assets and discusses that finishing McKinley Memorial Building is their first priority. He is requesting that all parties involved send him the accounts of bequests and a list of people who would be willing to donate funds.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.07.58.01
Type: reports
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.58.01
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Title: Announcement of meetings about American University in Ohio, 1899 February
Date: 1899-02
Description: Document describing how the residents of Ohio can donate money for the construction of American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.11
Type: announcements
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.11
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Title: Discussion of Aid for American University at the St. Louis M.E. Conference, 1899 March 18
Date: 1899-03-18
Description: Newspaper article seeking monetary contributions from the residents of Missouri for the construction of American University. It states that a building will constructed using these contributions and named the Missouri Building.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.08
Type: clippings (information artifacts)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.08
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Title: Letter from Chancellor James R. Day to Charles C. McCabe, 1902 December 30
Date: 1902-12-30
Creator: Day, James Roscoe, 1845-1923
Description: In this dictated letter, Chancellor James R. Day writes to Rev. Charles C. McCabe congratulating McCabe on his promotion from Bishopric to College Presidency. He believes this is the best for American University, even though he feels the university should not have been founded.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.07.60.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.60.01
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Title: Letter from Charles W. Fairbanks to Charles C. McCabe, 1906 April 24
Date: 1906-04-24
Creator: Fairbanks, Charles W. (Charles Warren), 1852-1918
Description: A letter from Charles W. Fairbanks to Charles C. McCabe regarding gaining the support of southern Methodists for American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.07.03.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.03.01
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Title: Letter from D.H. Carroll to Charles C. McCabe, 1902 May 21
Date: 1902-05-21
Creator: Carroll, D. H. (David Henry), 1840-
Description: Letter from D.H. Carroll to Charles C. McCabe regarding financial support for American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.07.04.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.04.01
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Title: Letter from John A. Gutteridge to Rev. W.L. Davidson, 1906 January 12
Date: 1906-01-12
Creator: Gutteridge, John A.
Description: In this letter, Rev. John Gutteridge address the accusations and complaints made about his way of collecting subscriptions for the University. Gutteridge defends his position on collecting subscription amounts by implying that the 100 dollar amounts gradually often turn into thousands. He acknowledges the concerns that Davidson makes however, he emphasizes that until the Trustees can come to some kind of consensus he will proceed to collect subscriptions in this manner.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.06.06.14
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.06.14
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Title: Letter from John A. Gutteridge to W.L. Davidson, 1904 April 13
Date: 1904-04-13
Creator: Gutteridge, John A.
Description: Letter to W.L. Davidson from John Gutteridge stating that Gutteridge is heading out from New York to Los Angeles by train and asking for Davidson to send him a check by the 26th (the day before he leaves New York). Also informs Davidson that he will be receiving a donation check in the mail, and mentions other promises he has gotten for contributions to the University. Spends much of the letter discussing a conference that he spoke at, and what was discussed at the conference, including whether or not there was sufficient money for American University to open.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.06.06.07
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.06.07
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Title: Letter from Norman T. Arnold to Charles C. McCabe, 1904 December 09
Date: 1904-12-09
Creator: Arnold, Norman T.
Description: Letter from N.T. Arnold to Charles C. McCabe stating that he may accept a position on the University board of trustees if the venture appeared likely to succeed.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.07.10.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.10.01
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Title: Letter from Rev. A.W. Barnlund to Bishop McCabe, 1904 October 05
Date: 1904-10-05
Creator: Barnlund, A.W.
Description: In this letter, A.W. Barnlund writes to Bishop McCabe about missionary work in Finland. Barnlund discusses his relatives' work in Finland and asks Bishop McCabe for more information on the subject.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.07.73.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.73.01
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Title: Letter from Rev. Nathaniel B.C. Love to Bishop C. McCabe, 1903 December 29
Date: 1903-12-29
Creator: Love, N. B. C. (Nathaniel Barrett Coulson), 1830-1922
Description: A letter from Rev. Love to Charles C. McCabe thanking him for his Christmas greeting.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.07.23.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.23.01
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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
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Title: Letter to Bishop McCabe from John F. Hurst, 1891 June 07
Date: 1891-06-07
Creator: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Description: Typed letter and hand written letter with the above letter advising that church members should donate one cent a day for American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.06.09.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.01
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Title: Letter to Bishop McCabe from T.D. Collins, 1898 November 25
Date: 1898-11-25
Creator: Collins, Truman Doud
Description: Handwritten letter from T.D. Collins to Bishop McCabe.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.06.09.03
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.09.03
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Title: Program: The American University - Platform Meeting in the Interests of Higher Education at Christ Church, Pittsburgh, 1898 December 01
Date: 1898-12-01
Description: Program for a promotional event for the American University held at Christ Church in Pittsburgh, PA.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906; Murphy, John, 1833-1919
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.18
Type: programs (documents)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.18
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Title: Program: The American University: Platform Meeting in the Interests of Higher Education at North Avenue Church, Allegheny, 1898 November 30
Date: 1898-11-30
Description: Program for a promotional event for the American University held at North Avenue Church in Allegheny, PA.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.21
Type: programs (documents)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.21
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Title: Summer route of Bishop C.C. McCabe, 1906
Date: 1906
Creator: Person responsible unknown
Description: In this document, Bishop McCabe's summer route is outlined. According to this document he was to travel through Iowa and Illinois.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.07.71.01
Type: itineraries
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.71.01
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Title: Their Mission: To Raise $10,000,000 for Educational Purposes - An announcement of upcoming meetings in Ohio, 1899 February
Date: 1899-02
Description: Statement regarding the mission and financial contributions that American University has received.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Educational fund raising -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Davidson, W.L.; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903; McCabe, C. C. (Charles Cardwell), 1836-1906
Local Identifier: RG1.03.13.23
Type: announcements
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.03.13.23
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.