All Items 948 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 948 Contributor 20 Amherst College 947 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) 17 Charity Fund (Amherst, Mass.) 6 Denio, Clark & Tyler 6 Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 3 Young and Minns 3 Williams College 2 Amherst College. Board of Trustees 1 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 1 Buckingham, Joseph T. (Joseph Tinker), 1779-1861 1 Denny, Austin, 1795-1830 1 Goddard, William G. (William Giles), 1794-1846 1 Hale, Nathan, 1784-1863 1 Hubbard, Samuel, 1785-1847 1 Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861 1 Judd, Sylvester, 1789-1860 1 Manning, William, 1767-1849 1 Moore, Zephaniah Swift, 1770-1823 1 Palfray, Warwick, 1787-1838 1 Rand, Asa, 1783-1871 1 show more 15 show fewer Location 3 Amherst 920 Massachusetts 920 Pioneer Valley 5 Topic 16 Newspapers 919 College student newspapers and periodicals 918 History 28 Periodicals 23 Charters 22 College students' writing, American 19 College wit and humor 10 Finance 7 Books 5 Funds and scholarships 5 Reviews 5 Curricula 2 Buildings 1 Education and state 1 Faculty 1 Public opinion 1 show more 11 show fewer Part Of 3 Amherst Student 919 Amherst College Early History Collection 28 Jeffery Amherst Collection 1 Genre 5 Newspapers 948 Periodicals 23 Parody 9 Articles 1 Fragments 1 Boston recorder and telegraph, 1827 May 25 Rand, Asa, 1783-1871 The Boston Recorder and Telegraph May 25, 1827 issue which includes an article titled "Amherst College" in a "General Miscellany" section. The article explains that an alteration has been made in the Amherst College course of study, an "Outline" of which the newspaper has received. Also provided is the introduction to the plan made by the Trustees of Amherst College which includes the changes to preparatory studies and the curriculum. Boston recorder and telegraph, 1827 May 25 Hampshire gazette, 1824 March 16 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) A portion of the Hampshire Gazette March 16, 1824 issue which includes a brief article titled "Amherst & Williams." The article discusses the idea that granting charter to Amherst College may injure Williams College, stating that "any gentleman who looks at the good of the public would not venture his reputation on an argument so selfish." Hampshire gazette, 1824 March 16 Amherst express, extra, 1858 May 21 Amherst College The Amherst Express May 21, 1858 extra which includes an article titled "Amherst College" in the "Local News" section. The article describes the May 19, 1858 dedication of Williston Hall in honor of Samuel Williston. Speeches given by College President William Augustus Stearns during the celebrations are included in the article. The Prudential Committee, the new building, other College buildings, College funds and scholarships, and religious revivals at the College are among the topics addressed in his speeches. The article notes that Henry Ward Beecher was the orator of the day. Amherst express, extra, 1858 May 21 Massachusetts yeoman, 1825 March 2 Denny, Austin, 1795-1830 The Massachusetts Yeoman March 2, 1825 issue which includes the Amherst College charter, "An Act to establish a College in the town of Amherst." It is noted that the charter was approved by Marcus Morton on February 21, 1825. Massachusetts yeoman, 1825 March 2 New-England palladium & commercial advertiser, 1825 February 11 Young and Minns The New England Palladium and Commercial Advertiser February 11, 1825 issue which includes an article titled "The New College" by Parsons. Parsons discuses two objections to granting charter to Amherst College: that it is exclusive in its religious character and that by granting charter the State would also be pledged to granting funds to the College. He also discusses what role the State should have in the government of the institution. The identity of Parsons could not be determined. New-England palladium & commercial advertiser, 1825 February 11 Greenfield gazette, 1824 August 31 Denio, Clark & Tyler The Greenfield Gazette August 24, 1824 issue which includes an article titled "Amherst College-No. 2," the second in a series of articles attributed to "Massachusetensis" who argues against granting charter to the Collegiate Institution at Amherst. In this article, the fifty thousand dollar subscription fund (the Charity Fund), Education Societies, and the Institution's focus on training students for the Christian ministry are among the topics discussed. Greenfield gazette, 1824 August 31 Franklin herald and public advertiser, 1823 March 18 Moore, Zephaniah Swift, 1770-1823 The Franklin Herald and Public Advertiser March 18, 1823 issue which includes a front-page article titled "Amherst Collegiate Institution: To the Public" by Zephaniah Swift Moore dated March 1, 1823. In the article, Moore writes on behalf of the Trustees of Amherst Academy and provides information on the Charity Fund, the Guaranty Bond, the Thirty Thousand Dollar Subscription, and the Collegiate Institution, including curriculum, financial, and admission information. The latter portion of the article pertains to the petition made to the Legislature requesting charter for the Institution and controversy over a previous proposal for the removal of Williams College from Williamstown. Franklin herald and public advertiser, 1823 March 18 Article on Amherst College property and funds, 1825 February 3 Amherst College A section of an unidentified newspaper which includes an article titled "Amherst College funds." The article references a legislative report and discusses the property of the College, subscription funds such as the Charity Fund and Thirty Thousand Dollar Subscription, other possible income such as the part of the estate of Zephaniah Swift Moore and the legacy of Adam Johnson, and the debts of the College. Also included in the paper is an article titled "Amherst College" which briefly discusses the debate in the legislature on the petition for the incorporation of Amherst College. Article on Amherst College property and funds, 1825 February 3 Boston weekly messenger, 1825 March 17 Hale, Nathan, 1784-1863 The Boston Weekly Messenger March 17, 1825 issue which includes the Amherst College charter, "An Act to establish a College in the town of Amherst" in a "Laws of Massachusetts" section. It is noted that the charter was approved by the Lieutenant Governor on February 12, 1825. Boston weekly messenger, 1825 March 17 Greenfield gazette, 1824 September 28 Denio, Clark & Tyler The Greenfield Gazette September 28, 1824 issue which includes an article titled "Amherst College-No. 6," the sixth in a series of articles attributed to "Massachusetensis" who argues against granting charter to the Amherst Institution. In this article, the fifteen thousand dollar bond (the Guaranty Bond) and the fifty thousand dollar subscription fund (the Charity Fund) are discussed. Greenfield gazette, 1824 September 28 Columbian centinel, 1824 March 6 Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 The Columbian Centinel March 6, 1824 issue which includes a note in a "Miscellany" section regarding the paper's policies on the inclusion of content related to the Amherst Institution and the debate over whether or not the Legislature should grant charter to the Institution. Also included is an article addressed to the editor and titled "Amherst College" in the same Miscellany section. The article is attributed to Edwards. Edwards argues in favor of granting charter to the Institution and addresses objections that have been raised, particularly regarding the impression that the Institution is "Sectarian in its character." Williams College is also referenced in the article. The identity of Edwards could not be determined. Columbian centinel, 1824 March 6 Columbian centinel, 1823 January 11 Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 The Columbian Centinel January 11, 1823 issue which includes an article titled "Amherst Collegiate Charitable Institution" in a "Miscellany" section. In the article, five objections to granting charter to the Collegiate Institution are raised. Harvard and Williams College are mentioned in the article. Columbian centinel, 1823 January 11 Columbian centinel, 1825 March 19 Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 The Columbian Centinel March 19, 1825 issue which includes the Amherst College charter, "An Act to establish a College in the town of Amherst" in a "Laws of Massachusetts" section. It is noted that the charter was approved by the Lieutenant Governor on February 21, 1825. Columbian centinel, 1825 March 19 Hampden patriot, 1824 February 25 Tannatt, Abraham Gallishan, 1793-1863 The Hampden Patriot February 25, 1824 issue which includes an article titled "Mr. Willard's Speech" in a "Miscellany" section. The article provides a description of the January 27, 1823 speech of Mr. Willard of Springfield given in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on the question of concurring with the Massachusetts Senate report on the petition requesting charter be granted to the Amherst Collegiate Institution. Willard argues in opposition of granting charter and references Williams College and Harvard several times during his speech. The identity of Mr. Willard could not be determined. Another article titled "Amherst College Question" and dated February 11, 1824 lists "the yays and nays on the acceptance in the House of the report of the committee non-concurring with the Senate in the grant of a College charter to the Amherst Institution." Hampden patriot, 1824 February 25 Article on the proposed incorporation of Amherst College, 1824 July 1 Amherst College A section of an unidentified newspaper which includes an article titled "Amherst College." The article provides a sketch of the speech of Mr. Doolittle in the House of Representatives regarding the report of the Committee relative to the petition of the Amherst Institution requesting charter. Doolittle references the fifty thousand dollar subscription fund (the Charity Fund), the Trustees of Amherst Academy, and the Thirty Thousand Dollar Subscription. He argues against granting charter to the Institution. The identify of Mr. Doolittle could not be determined. Article on the proposed incorporation of Amherst College, 1824 July 1 Rhode Island American, 1825 April 12 Goddard, William G. (William Giles), 1794-1846 The Rhode Island American April 12, 1825 issue which includes an article titled "Amherst College." The article discusses the first meeting of the Trustees of Amherst College and the appointments made to constitute the faculty and government of the College. Rhode Island American, 1825 April 12 Greenfield gazette, 1824 August 24 Denio, Clark & Tyler The Greenfield Gazette August 24, 1824 issue which includes a communication titled "The Amherst Question" in which the editors of the newspaper clarify what is acceptable to contribute to the paper regarding the debate over whether or not the Collegiate Institution should be granted charter. They also clarify that they will only dedicate two columns a week to the subject. Also included is an article titled "Amherst College-No. 1," the first in a series of articles attributed to "Massachusetensis" who argues against granting charter to the Collegiate Institution. In this article, it is argued that another college is not needed in the state. Greenfield gazette, 1824 August 24 Greenfield gazette, 1824 September 7 Denio, Clark & Tyler The Greenfield Gazette September 7, 1824 issue which includes an article titled "Amherst College-No. 3," the third in a series of articles attributed to "Massachusetensis" who argues against granting charter to the Amherst Institution. In this article, Education Societies and the Institution's focus on training students for the Christian ministry are among the topics discussed. Greenfield gazette, 1824 September 7 Greenfield gazette, 1824 September 21 Denio, Clark & Tyler The Greenfield Gazette September 21, 1824 issue which includes an article titled "Amherst College-No. 5," the fifth in a series of articles attributed to "Massachusetensis" who argues against granting charter to the Amherst Institution. In this article, the subscription fund noted as the "Amherst fund"(the Charity Fund) is discussed. It is argued that many subscribers to the fund believed that the money was going to be joined with the revenues of Williams College and that the fund is not in a state to be the foundation for establishing an institution for liberal education. A fifteen thousand dollar bond (the Guaranty Bond) is also discussed. Greenfield gazette, 1824 September 21 Greenfield gazette, 1824 March 30 Denio, Clark & Tyler The Greenfield Gazette March 30, 1824 issue which includes an article titled "Amherst Collegiate Institution: To the Public" written by Heman Humphrey and dated March 12, 1824. In the article, Humphrey writes on behalf of the Trustees of Amherst Academy to give public notice regarding their petition to the Massachusetts Legislature requesting that charter be granted to the Institution. Humphrey presents six arguments in support of the charter. Also included is an article titled "Colleges" attributed to "an enquirer." The article discusses the idea that granting charter to Amherst College may injure Williams College, poses five questions about how Williams College would be injured, and argues that Williams College would not be injured. Greenfield gazette, 1824 March 30
