All Items 24 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 24 Contributor 20 Amherst College 15 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 4 Charity Fund (Amherst, Mass.) 3 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 3 Williams College 3 Clark, Daniel A. (Daniel Atkinson), 1779-1840 2 Eisenberg, Pablo 2 Lincoln, Ezra, 1789-1850 2 Massachusetts. General Court 2 Turkish Missions' Aid Society 2 Webster, Noah, 1758-1843 2 Amherst College, Class of 1858 1 Amherst College. Class of 1824 1 Amherst College. Observatory 1 Bliss, George, 1793-1873 1 Boudinot, Elias, -1839 1 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 1 Congregational Church (Conway, Mass.) 1 Deerfield Academy 1 show more 15 show fewer Location 6 Massachusetts 6 Amherst 4 Conway 1 Iran 1 North America 1 Urūmīyah 1 show more 1 show fewer Topic 20 History 14 Baccalaureate addresses 5 Charters 3 Finance 3 Archives 2 Education and state 2 Endowments 2 Missionaries 2 Sermons 2 Societies, etc. 2 Universities and colleges 2 Buildings 1 Career in priesthood 1 Cherokee Indians 1 Christianity 1 Christianity and other religions 1 College students' writings, American 1 Dismissal of 1 Funds and scholarships 1 Indian mythology 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 6 Amherst College Early History Collection 8 Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection 6 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 4 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 3 Younghee Kim-Wait (Class of 1982)/Pablo Eisenberg Collection of Native American Literature 2 Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers 1 show more 1 show fewer Genre 11 Speeches (documents) 24 Pamphlets 6 Drafts (documents) 3 Resolutions 2 Sermons 2 Broadsides 1 Bylaws (administrative records) 1 Constitutions 1 Minutes (administrative records) 1 Petitions 1 Reports 1 show more 6 show fewer Justin Perkins draft of a speech Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 A draft of a speech presumably written by Justin Perkins in which he writes regarding interest in Christianity among the Persian "Mohammedans" (Muslims). He quotes several other missionaries in discussion of the topic and mentions Saint Meerza Ali Akbar and a merchant who was formerly a Moollah. Justin Perkins draft of a speech Justin Perkins draft of a speech Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 A draft of or notes for a speech presumably written by Justin Perkins and likely in preparation for speaking at Turkish Mission Aid Society events in England. Perkins mentions Sir Henry Rawlinson, the Turkish Mission Aid Society, the Persian Court, and the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Justin Perkins draft of a speech Justin Perkins draft of a speech Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 A draft of a speech presumably written by Justin Perkins and likely in preparation for speaking at Turkish Mission Aid Society events in England. Perkins writes primarily regarding the Nestorian Mission in Persia, including references to Miss Fisk's (Fidelia Fiske's) female school and revivals. He also briefly discusses Christian missions in Turkey and his journey to Persia. Justin Perkins draft of a speech Sidney Brooks declamation on phrenology Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks declamation regarding phrenology. This document is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies or activities at Phillips Academy as he mentions the "honorable body in this academy the Social Fraternity" and "the Rhetorical Society of the Theological Seminary" (Andover Theological Seminary). Sidney Brooks declamation on phrenology Addresses at the dedication of the new cabinet and observatory of Amherst College, June 28, 1848 Amherst College A pamphlet of the addresses given at the dedication of the new Amherst College Cabinet and Observatory on June 29, 1848. The pamphlet includes a preface, the welcome address given by College President Edward Hitchcock, the principle address given by Trustee William B. Calhoun, and addresses given at the public dinner portion of the event. Content which was read at the public dinner includes contributions from Hitchcock and Calhoun, Governor Armstrong (presumably Samuel Turell Armstrong), Heman Humphrey, Bela B. Edwards, Mr. Williston (presumably Samuel Williston), Josiah B. Woods, David Sears, Abbott Lawrence, Gerard Hallock, Professor Benjamin Silliman, Professor Charles Upham Shepard, Professor Benjamin Silliman, Jr., William C. Redfield, Jonathan C. Perkins (presumably Jonathan Cogswell Perkins), Sarah S. Mugford, and Dr. Worcester (presumably Samuel M. Worcester). There is an additional remark made by Professor Adams (presumably Charles B. Adams). Addresses at the dedication of the new cabinet and observatory of Amherst College, June 28, 1848 Speech in support of the memorial of Harvard, Williams, and Amherst Colleges: delivered before the Joint Committee on Education, in the hall of the House of Representatives, Boston, on the 7th of February, 1849 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 A pamphlet containing the speech given by Edward Everett in support of the Memorial of Harvard College, Williams College, and Amherst College that was presented to the Massachusetts Legislature requesting that once the School Fund of the state had reached the limit of one million dollars prescribed by law, another fund of one half a million should be allowed to accumulate for the benefit of the colleges. The pamphlet notes that Everett delivered the speech during the February 7, 1849 public hearing held by the Joint Committee on Education to whom the memorial was referred. Before Everett's speech, there is a brief preface in the regarding the hearing. Speech in support of the memorial of Harvard, Williams, and Amherst Colleges: delivered before the Joint Committee on Education, in the hall of the House of Representatives, Boston, on the 7th of February, 1849 George Bliss speech in support of granting aid to Amherst College, 1832 February Bliss, George, 1793-1873 George Bliss speech addressed to "Mr. Chairman" and the Committee, in which he writes in favor of the Massachusetts Legislature granting aid to Amherst College. He references the petition of Amherst College for aid from the government, states that a Committee of the Legislature reported in favor of a grant, and remarks that this is the question which is now submitted to the consideration of this Committee in the passage of the resolve before them. This document is presumably the speech or a draft of the speech Bliss gave in 1832 when the report by the Joint Committee of the Massachusetts Legislature to whom was referred a petition made by Amherst College requesting pecuniary aid came up before the House for discussion. The remarks Bliss gave during that legislative session are summarized in pamphlets in Box 5, Folders 5 and 8 of this collection. George Bliss speech in support of granting aid to Amherst College, 1832 February Amherst question: Speech of Col. John W. Lincoln, of Worcester, one of the Committee of Investigation, giving a detailed statement of the affairs of that Institution Lincoln, John W. (John Waldo), 1787-1852 Broadside of a speech given by Colonel John Waldo Lincoln in opposition to granting charter to the Trustees of Amherst Academy to act on behalf of a new college. The speech is a response to the Amherst Institution's request for charter status presented in "Amherst Institution: from official documents: January 17, 1825..." in Box 4 Folder 1 of this collection, and it references that report in counter arguments. Among the issues debated are the financial sustainability of the institution and the methods by which subscriptions or donations to the Charity Fund were procured. At the end of the broadside, following Lincoln's speech, there is a brief section of text describing the reaction of Mr. Phelps, of the Committee and from Hadley, to the speech. Amherst question: Speech of Col. John W. Lincoln, of Worcester, one of the Committee of Investigation, giving a detailed statement of the affairs of that Institution Observations on the Amherst Question Massachusetts. General Court Pamphlet including a speech by R. Webster addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives during the legislative debate on the motion to grant Amherst College charter in February 1825. Webster argues in favor of granting the charter. Also included are other observations and an extract from a letter regarding the charter debate which the pamphlet states were intended to be offered on the second reading of the bill if needed. Among the issues debated are the financial sustainability of the institution and the methods used to procure subscriptions or donations to the Charity Fund. The identity of R. Webster could not be determined. The names E.S. Snell and J. Abbot, Jr. are handwritten on the first page of the pamphlet. Observations on the Amherst Question Bound pamphlets regarding the Charity Fund and the founding of Amherst College, 1818-1881 Charity Fund (Amherst, Mass.) A volume containing 11 pamphlets "bound at the expense of Mr. Frank W. Stearns." An unattributed typed table of contents is included at the beginning of the volume and there are unattributed handwritten notes on the pamphlets. The pamphlets primarily pertain to the controversy regarding the suggested removal of Williams College from Williamstown, Massachusetts, the proposed chartering of the Collegiate Institution, or the Charity Fund. The pamphlets contain contributions from various individuals, including: Lucius Boltwood, John Morton Greene, Rowland Ayres, Christopher Cushing, Joseph Gowing Kendall, Nathaniel Smith, John Fiske, Hezekiah W. Strong, J.E. Trask, Rufus Graves, Paul Willard, Daniel Davis, Joseph E. Sprague, John Leland, Sherman Leland, Redford Webster, and Zephaniah Swift Moore. Bound pamphlets regarding the Charity Fund and the founding of Amherst College, 1818-1881 A plea for a miserable world: I. An address, delivered at the laying of the corner stone of the building erection for the charity institution in Amherst, Massachusetts, August 9, 1820, by Noah Webster, esq. II. A sermon, delivered on the same occasion, by Rev. Daniel A. Clark, pastor of the First Church and Society in Amherst. III. A brief account of the origin of the institution Amherst College A pamphlet of an address given by Noah Webster at the laying of the corner stone of the Charity Institution in Amherst (also known as the Collegiate Institution and Charitable Institution during this time), a sermon delivered by Daniel A. Clark for the same event, and an account of the origin of the institution. The corner stone laid during this event was that of the South College building. Preceding the address, sermon, and account, the pamphlet provides a description of the event. A plea for a miserable world: I. An address, delivered at the laying of the corner stone of the building erection for the charity institution in Amherst, Massachusetts, August 9, 1820, by Noah Webster, esq. II. A sermon, delivered on the same occasion, by Rev. Daniel A. Clark, pastor of the First Church and Society in Amherst. III. A brief account of the origin of the institution Williams College Hubbard, Henry A pamphlet describing the results of a meeting of men from Berkshire County that took place on October 6, 1819 regarding the proposition to move Williams College from Williamstown to Northampton, Massachusetts. The pamphlet begins with a description of the meeting and includes the resolutions that were adopted at the meeting. One such resolution is the appointment of Daniel Noble, Colonel Henry W. Dwight, and William C. Jarvis to a committee to prepare and publish an address expressive of the sentiments of the meeting. The pamphlet also contains this address to the public in which Noble, Dwight, and Jarvis advocate for Williams College to remain in Williamstown and address the arguments in the recent petition made to the legislature by the Trustees of Williams College which proposed that it be removed. Williams College Commencement address in Latin Amherst College A draft in Latin of a Commencement address given by college president Heman Humphrey in which he firstly addresses the Trustees, stating that the young men they have judged to be worthy of the Bachelor of Arts degree are present and with the Trustees' blessing he confers the degrees on them. He goes on to address the graduates, asking them to come down and receive their first laurel. Commencement address in Latin Heman Humphrey draft of commencement address, 1824 Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861 A draft, possibly written by Heman Humphrey, of the address to be given at the 1824 Commencement. The author bids the Senior Sophisters (the graduating class) to come forward and receive their testimonials. He goes on to pronounce that, in the name of the president, professors and trustees of the Collegiate Institution, he certifies that the graduates have completed the scientific and literary course provided in most respectable colleges of New England and so they are entitled to the honors, tokens, and privileges which are given to men of the same standing in such colleges. The author then discusses this solemn moment, the journey the students have undergone, and hopes for their futures. References to Christianity appear throughout the address. A note written on the last page of the document states "sketch of an address to the Senior Class on the day of Commencement 1824." Heman Humphrey draft of commencement address, 1824 A plea for a miserable world: I. An address, delivered at the laying of the corner stone of the building erection for the charity institution in Amherst, Massachusetts, August 9, 1820, by Noah Webster, esq. II. A sermon, delivered on the same occasion, by Rev. Daniel A. Clark, pastor of the First Church and Society in Amherst. III. A brief account of the origin of the institution Amherst College A pamphlet of an address given by Noah Webster at the laying of the corner stone of the Charity Institution in Amherst (also known as the Collegiate Institution and Charitable Institution during this time), a sermon delivered by Daniel A. Clark for the same event, and an account of the origin of the institution. The cornerstone laid during this event was that of the South College building. Preceding the address, sermon, and account, the pamphlet provides a description of the event. A plea for a miserable world: I. An address, delivered at the laying of the corner stone of the building erection for the charity institution in Amherst, Massachusetts, August 9, 1820, by Noah Webster, esq. II. A sermon, delivered on the same occasion, by Rev. Daniel A. Clark, pastor of the First Church and Society in Amherst. III. A brief account of the origin of the institution Commencement address in Latin Amherst College A draft in Latin of a Commencement address given by college president Heman Humphrey in which he addresses the Trustees, stating that he is happy these young men have been approved, and he sanctions their judgement. He goes on to thank the professors and tutors and then addresses the graduates. He states that he is happy they have completed their course in the academy with singular fidelity and outstanding diligence. He gives them his public faith so that he may confer upon them the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and he expresses his hopes for the graduates. Commencement address in Latin Commencement address in Latin Amherst College A draft in Latin of a Commencement address given by college president Heman Humphrey in which he addresses the Trustees, stating that he is happy that they have approved these young men have been and that he sanctions this judgement. He goes on to thank the professors and tutors and then addresses the graduates. He states that he is happy they have completed their course in the academy with singular fidelity and outstanding diligence. He confers upon them the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then expresses his hopes and wishes for the graduates. Commencement address in Latin Commencement address in Latin Amherst College A draft in Latin of a Commencement address given by college president Heman Humphrey in which he expresses his hopes and wishes for the graduates' future and then, with the academic senate approval, he confers upon them the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He goes on to address the instructors and thank them for their aid and labor in educating the graduates. Commencement address in Latin Edward Hitchcock address to the members of the Congregational Society Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An address made by Edward Hitchcock to the assembled members of the Congregational Society assembled at a town meeting. Hitchcock requests dismissal from his priestly duties due to the state of his health. He also mentions an offer to the appointment of professor at Amherst College. Edward Hitchcock address to the members of the Congregational Society Edward Hitchcock explanation of article 11212, section 8 of the college laws Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A statement issued by Edward Hitchcock, on behalf of the faculty of Amherst College and in response to the students' requests, explaining the college's laws on prohibitions of the presence and distribution of alcohol. Edward Hitchcock explanation of article 11212, section 8 of the college laws
