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Students' handbook, 1893-1894

Press of Samuel Usher

The Amherst College student handbook for the 1893-1894 academic year. Early student handbooks covered subjects like the College Church and Christian Association, college songs and customs, tips for freshmen, student organizations, college history, faculty hours, buildings, athletics, fraternities, college publications, the college calendar, and regional points of interest. Later handbooks provided information on topics like administrative services, academic facilities, student rights and policies, campus life, the academic calendar, Five College cooperation, student government, extracurricular activities, and athletics. In 2009, full handbooks began to be published in an online format while an abbreviated version called the Student Handbook in Brief was published in print format. The abbreviated handbooks included the Honor Code and other regulations and policies. In 2016, the title of the handbook changed to the Student Code of Conduct and publication of the abbreviated version ceased. This particular handbook was prepared by the Committee of Christian Work and pertains only to the College Church, Zion Chapel, mission stations, the committee, Bible study, alumnus missionary, city mission work, and the annual conference at Northfield Seminary.

Students' handbook, 1893-1894
Charles Stoddard letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 January 31

Stoddard, Charles, 1802-1873

Charles Stoddard letter to Justin Perkins in which Stoddard responds to letters from Perkins. He shares his view that missionary work should principally have to do with the relations of men and God and little to do with other efforts at moral reform. Stoddard references the documents Perkins sent in response to misinformation from returned missionaries Messrs. Jones and Merrick. He writes regarding Merrick and assures Perkins that the Committee and officers of the Board (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions) have full confidence in the Nestorian Mission. He also writes about his brother and sister-in-law (David Tappan and Harriette Briggs Stoddard) and current affairs in the United States: "the iniquitous project of annexing Texas as a slave territory," the controversy with Great Britain over Oregon, a lack of revivals, and Prof. Bush coming out as Swedenborgian.

Charles Stoddard letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 January 31
Susan Flint Shedd letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 October 29

Shedd, Susan F., 1825-1912

Susan F. Shedd letter to Justin Perkins in which Shedd writes regarding her recent visit with Justin's wife (Charlotte Bass Perkins) at the Asylum. She notes that Charlotte was pleased to see her, that she updated Charlotte on news of their friends, and that they talked of the bible and prayer. She shares their conversation regarding Mr. Richardson. Shedd says she has never seen Charlotte so happy "yet she bears the same marks of insanity as when she entered." She notes Charlotte's response to her asking if Henry's departure would cause her sorrow and writes positively of Dr. Tyler. She also writes about a call from Dr. Young, her own health, and her wandering son.

Susan Flint Shedd letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 October 29
Charles Stoddard letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 May 31

Stoddard, Charles, 1802-1873

Charles Stoddard letter to Justin Perkins in which Stoddard responds to a letter from Perkins. He writes about Mr. Breath and says he hears very little of Mr. Merrick, noting the opposition from within and without that the Nestorian Mission has had. He expresses his anxiety over the effects of the repeated attacks on his brother's health (David Tappan Stoddard). Stoddard also writes regarding the health of Mrs. P. (Charlotte Bass Perkins), the Perkinses' daughter (Judith Grant Perkins), a lack of funds coming in (for foreign missions), and the separation from the old formal Armenian Church by the Evangelicals in Turkey. He notes that Perkins' has permission to publish the Bible as he desires.

Charles Stoddard letter to Justin Perkins, 1848 May 31
Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 April 11

Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877

S.B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins in which Treat explains his delay in getting to see Mrs. P. (Charlotte Bass Perkins) and writes about his visit with Dr. Tyler and then her yesterday. He notes that she was moved to another part (of the Asylum) after some troubles in the matter of her singing in church and annoying other ladies. He provides updates on her health and writes about Mrs. P.'s opinions of her husband, saying that she questions his piety and fitness to be a missionary. He also discusses Dr. Tyler's feelings about how often he should visit and if Mr. Shedd can visit. He provides his opinion that such a retreat is the best place for Mrs. P.

Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 April 11
Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 31

Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877

S.B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins in which Treat writes about his visit with Mrs. P. (Charlotte Bass Perkins) yesterday. He remarks on her health, says that this visit was more pleasant than the prior, and references her opinion of Mr. Perkins and Dr. Bass. He also mentions Miss Fiske, Dr. Tyler, Mr. Shedd, and Henry. Treat goes on to write about (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions) business and finances, mentioning Mr. Gordon, Dr. Anderson, and Mr. Wood. He briefly discusses the (American Civil) war. He also updates Perkins on the statuses of Dr. Anderson and Dr. Young.

Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 July 31
Langdon S. Ward letter to Justin Perkins, 1869 September 22

Ward, Langdon S.

Langdon S. Ward letter to Justin Perkins in which Ward writes as Acting Treasurer (of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions). He says he encloses, as Perkins requested, his check for $100. He comments on Perkins' gradual improvement in health and that he has the ministrations of his wife and son in his feebleness. In a postscript he says he is sorry Perkins can't go to Pittsburgh to the Annual Meeting.

Langdon S. Ward letter to Justin Perkins, 1869 September 22
George Warren Wood letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 January 11

Wood, George W. (George Warren), 1814-1901

Geo. W. Wood letter to Justin Perkins in which Wood says that he sends Perkins a copy of his "Sketch" just from the press and he can have any number sent to him. He notes that he cut down on Perkins' manuscript under directions from the Missionary House. He also notes what he did in regards to the sketch from Brother Laurie and the one of the three Turkey Missions. He goes to write about Perkins attending conventions with him in February.

George Warren Wood letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 January 11
Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 11

Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877

S.B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins in which Treat writes regarding the upcoming plans of Perkins, Brother Lord, and himself to be in various locations in Ohio and Indiana.

Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 March 11
Susan Flint Shedd letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 October 31

Shedd, Susan F., 1825-1912

Susan F. Shedd letter to Justin Perkins in which Shedd updates Perkins on his wife (Charlotte Bass Perkins) based on information she's received from Dr. Tyler at the Asylum. She notes Charlotte's appetite, general health, excitement, and constant church attendance. She shares a story about Charlotte's loud singing in church. She also relays Mrs. Perkins' responses to Dr. Tyler asking how long since she entertained her present feelings in regard to her husband and how long since she spoke of it, noting that in answering the latter she unconsciously dated it back to the death of Judith (Grant Perkins). Shedd says she thinks Charlotte is happier there (at the asylum) than she would be elsewhere, mentions Henry (Perkins), notes that they have moved, shares that her brother expects to be married on the 20th, and says her class want their next contribution to go to Justin's mission.

Susan Flint Shedd letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 October 31
Benjamin Blydenburg Wisner letter to Justin Perkins, 1833 January 16

Wisner, Benjamin B. (Benjamin Blydenburg), 1794-1835

B.B. Wisner letter to Justin Perkins in which Wisner writes as Secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to inform Perkins that, at a meeting of the Prudential Committee of the Board, he was appointed as a missionary of the Board. He explains that his communications, henceforth, will be with one of the other Secretaries, either Mr. Anderson or Mr. Greene based on his assignment.

Benjamin Blydenburg Wisner letter to Justin Perkins, 1833 January 16
Susan Flint Shedd letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 April 23

Shedd, Susan F., 1825-1912

Susan F. Shedd letter to Justin Perkins in which Shedd writes about letters Perkins' wife (Charlotte Bass Perkins) addressed to Dr. Tyler and the directors of the Asylum. She shares that in the one to Tyler, Charlotte requested he stop coming to her door every morning and said "she little realized what was to be her fate when she said so many times perhaps the Lord did not intend that she should return to Persia." Shedd also discusses Charlotte's letter to the directors which she notes was respectful, religious, and set forth her grievances and desire to be released. Shedd expresses her hopes that Justin will keep a fatherly eye over their Susan in Persia and mentions Miss Fiske.

Susan Flint Shedd letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 April 23
Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 February 1

Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877

S.B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins in which Treat writes that Brother Lord and others in Cincinnati have been anxious to hear some of the missionaries. He asks if Perkins could go out with Brother Lindley and himself to attend a few meetings. He says he supposes that Perkins is anxious to prepare to return to Persia, especially because of Mr. Breath's disease, but he thinks it is important Perkins go on the expedition.

Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 February 1
Langdon S. Ward letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 June 8

Ward, Langdon S.

Langdon S. Ward letter to Justin Perkins in which Ward writes as Acting Treasurer (of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions). He says that Perkins' favors were received and the donation and orders for paper and photographs noted. He responds to information from Perkins and prays for Perkins' pupils. He notes that Mr. Gordon has a furlough of three months for his health and shares news of Dr. Anderson.

Langdon S. Ward letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 June 8
Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 December 19

Treat, Selah Burr, 1804-1877

S. B. Treat letter to Justin Perkins in which Treat writes regarding visits to Somerville to attempt to see Mrs. (Charlotte Bass) Perkins. He notes that on his first visit Dr. Tyler was not there and on his second Dr. Tyler said he could not see her. He goes on to say that Mrs. Perkins has improved somewhat but not greatly. Treat shares that Dr. Tyler thinks she is more easily controlled than at first, that improvement must be gradual, and that he does not hold hope of a complete recovery. In closing he briefly mentions the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Selah Burr Treat letter to Justin Perkins, 1862 December 19
Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 21 to December 7

Fiske, Fidelia, 1816-1864

Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins in which Fiske writes from South Hadley regarding Mrs. (Charlotte Bass) Perkins. She writes of her plans to speak with Dr. Tyler about Mrs. Perkins' situation in the Asylum. Fiske continues the letter in Boston. She remarks on another woman who has been removed from an asylum in Jacksonville and writes regarding the need for a physician at the Oroomiah (Urmia) Mission. She also writes of the possibility of her returning to Oroomiah. Mr. Treat, Mr. Cozzens, Dr. Bass, Dr. Anderson, Mrs. Stoddard, Mr. and Mrs. Hazen, Mrs. Shedd, Dr. Wright, Dr. Young, Miss Rice, Miss Crawford, Mr. Cochran, Mr. and Mrs. Chandler, and Mrs. Rhea are all mentioned in the letter.

Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 November 21 to December 7
Rufus Anderson letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 January 13

Anderson, Rufus, 1796-1880

R. (Rufus) Anderson letter to Justin Perkins in which Anderson writes that they were glad to hear of Perkins arrival to his native land (the United States). He says that they will need Perkins at the meeting in New York next week. Anderson also sends regards to Mar Yohannan and Mrs. Perkins (Charlotte Bass Perkins).

Rufus Anderson letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 January 13
Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 June 24

Fiske, Fidelia, 1816-1864

Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins in which Fiske writes of spending the last several months in Boston after leaving the Seminary (Mount Holyoke Seminary). She remarks on the possibility of her returning to Oroomiah (Urmia) and discusses a visit with Mrs. (Charlotte Bass) Perkins (in the asylum). Writing of Perkins' separation from his family, she expresses her faith in God's designs. Fiske also writes regarding American missionaries returning to their fields and Perkins' impressions of a book he called the "Persian Holyoke" (Woman and Her Savior in Persia). Mr. Laurie, Miss Lyon, Miss Rice, Dr. Tyler, Mr. Beber, Henry (Martyn Perkins), Mr. Eddy, Dr. Lord, Mr. Washburn, Mr. Hazen, Mr. Treat, and Dr. Anderson are all mentioned in the letter. The letter appears to be missing a page.

Fidelia Fiske letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 June 24
James M. Gordon letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 August 16

Gordon, James M., -1892

James M. Gordon letter to Justin Perkins in which Gordon responds to letters from Perkins and shares the news that two of his children are expecting to unite with the church. He expresses his sympathies over Deacon Joseph's death, writes of faith, notes Perkins' separation from his beloved companion, and discusses the continued high rate of exchange. He says this matter will come before the Board (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions) in October. Gordon also writes regarding the financial condition of the country, the status of the American Civil War, and what promises to be an exciting political campaign in the North. In a postscript, he mentions the death of Miss (Fidelia) Fiske and says he is sending the notice of her prepared for the (Missionary) Herald.

James M. Gordon letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 August 16
Mary Pomeroy Dutton letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1851 February 27 to March 4

Dutton, M. P. (Mary Pomeroy)

M.P. Dutton (Mary Pomeroy Dutton) letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Dutton writes regarding local interest in missionary work and regarding the Juvenile Society. She discusses the young ladies of it making clothing for the Perkinses and their mission and writes about sending them along with other items. Dutton shares news about her church, her family, and local individuals. She responds to updates from the Perkinses. Dutton mentions the Stoddards, Miss Fisk (Fiske), Miss Rice, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mr. Strong, Dr. Adams, Mrs. Butterfield, Mrs. Francis. In addition, Dutton shares the news of Mrs. Perkins (Louisa Dutton Perkins) and the death of her son Henry Perkins. Dutton also mentions her own children Harriet, Thomas, Eliza, Horace, and Julia, and the Perkinses' children Judith and Henry Martyn.

Mary Pomeroy Dutton letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1851 February 27 to March 4