All Items 11 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 11 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 5 Amherst College 6 Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 6 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 4 Amherst College. Board of Trustees 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Location 2 Massachusetts 10 Amherst 6 Topic 16 Educational fund raising 6 Finance 6 Funds and scholarships 6 History 6 Christianity 4 Sermons 4 Sermons, American 4 Faculty 2 Salaries, etc. 2 American poetry 1 Good and evil 1 Providence and government of God 1 Religious aspects 1 Religious awakening 1 Sin 1 Women poets, American 1 show more 11 show fewer Part Of 3 Amherst College Early History Collection 6 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 4 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 7 Reports 5 Sermons 4 Drafts (documents) 2 Circular letters 1 Correspondence 1 Manuscripts for publication 1 Poems 1 show more 2 show fewer mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 6 Folder 10 11 Joseph Vaill drafts of report as General Agent of Amherst College, 1842 August Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, drafts of his August 1842 report regarding his role as Agent to procure funds for the College. Vaill discusses his decision-making process regarding his acceptance of his role as Agent and mentions his resignation from his pastoral charge in Brimfield. He writes regarding his endeavors as General Agent, providing details on his journeys across the state to secure subscriptions for various College funds. Vaill describes some particular subscriptions, discusses communications to the public to promote the College, describes a period when he was unable to perform most of his duties as his wife was ill, discusses the general feelings in the state regarding the College, and details specific financial expenses and incomes, especially in regards to subscription funds. Vaill also writes regarding an endowment for a professorship for which the alumni are attempting to raise money and notes that he has heard dissatisfaction from alumni regarding the present organization of the board of instruction and discipline at the school. Joseph Vaill drafts of report as General Agent of Amherst College, 1842 August Joseph Vaill report as General Agent of Amherst College submitted to the Board of Trustees, 1843 August 8 Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, report submitted to the Board of Trustees at their meeting on August 8, 1843 in which Vaill writes regarding his work as the General Agent charged with procuring funds for the College. He notes difficulties he has faced in this role and discusses the monetary amount of new subscriptions obtained this year compared to last year. He discusses his work as Agent since the last annual meeting, describing his travels throughout the state and subscriptions he obtained for the College. He notes specific financial amounts collected and paid and the amount of the subscription for the endowment for a professorship led by the alumni. Vaill also writes regarding specific unnamed donors such as some who have put the College in their wills. He discusses obstacles to procuring donations and states that it us up to the Board to decide how to reduce expenses. He writes that a plan will be submitted by the Executive Committee for their consideration. Vaill also discusses his work as Agent regarding college buildings and grounds. Joseph Vaill report as General Agent of Amherst College submitted to the Board of Trustees, 1843 August 8 Joseph Vaill statement as General Agent of Amherst College submitted to the Board of Trustees, 1842 December 27 Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, statement to the Board of Trustees at their meeting on December 27, 1842 in which Vaill writes regarding his work as Agent. He describes the agency duties set forth by the Prudential Committee. Vaill provides details as to improvements he has helped to make relating to college buildings and grounds and writes regarding his work to secure funds for the College, mentioning particular subscription funds and endowments. He notes details from the last Treasurer's report and writes of expenses and College debts. Vaill goes on to discuss obstacles to obtaining subscriptions and proposes ideas for reducing College expenses and increasing income, particularly noting student enrollment. He mentions the American Education Society, former students speaking disrespectfully of the institution, and the unpopularity of some of the faculty. He requests that the Board inquire into this last matter. Vaill expresses his belief that the College can prosper and grow with effort. Joseph Vaill statement as General Agent of Amherst College submitted to the Board of Trustees, 1842 December 27 Joseph Vaill statement as General Agent of Amherst College submitted to the Executive Committee of the Trustees, 1844 November Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, statement submitted to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees in which Vaill writes regarding his views on the present state and future prospects of the College. He discusses his role serving as General Agent and references the subscription books and the books of Treasurer. Vaill writes about whether or not the agency should be continued and for how long. He also discusses current debts, subscription funds, proposed endowments, and expenses of the College and of his agency. He proposes that a plan must be adopted to bring the annual expenses within the annual income, saying that he has learned that the professors have drawn up a plan presenting the conditions on which they will give instruction for a limited period at an expense that does not exceed the income of the institution. He goes on to discuss this plan and financial future of the College and writes regarding the process of appointing a new college president. A note on the back of the document states "General Agent Statement to the Prudential Committee" and includes the date. Joseph Vaill statement as General Agent of Amherst College submitted to the Executive Committee of the Trustees, 1844 November Draft of Amherst College Board of Trustees circular and Joseph Vaill form letter, 1843 December Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 A handwritten draft of a circular in which the Trustees of Amherst College make a statement and appeal to the Christian community for aid for the College. They discuss the history of Amherst College, number and status its alumni, campus, course of instruction and faculty, location, and financial history and current situation. They explain that they are attempting to raise a sum of one hundred thousand dollars by subscription and ask for aid from friends of the College. They mention Reverend Joseph Vaill and money raised by the alumni for the endowment of a professorship. They write regarding the importance of raising the remainder of the fund by a certain date as some of the subscriptions are conditional. Following the draft of the circular is a form letter signed by Vaill written in the same hand as the draft. In the letter, Vaill mentions the foregoing circular and asks permission to call on the recipient in due time with the hope that they will donate to the fund. A note on the back of this document states "copy for the printer." Draft of Amherst College Board of Trustees circular and Joseph Vaill form letter, 1843 December Joseph Vaill statement as General Agent of Amherst College submitted to the faculty, 1844 November Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, statement and suggestions submitted to the faculty of the College in which Vaill writes regarding the results of his efforts as the General Agent for the last three years in aiming to procure funds for Amherst College. He references the subscription books and the books of Treasurer and provides details on the one hundred thousand dollar subscription fund and the expenses and salary of the Agent. He remarks on the debt of the College, provides information on income of the College, and discusses the future of the agency and its role in procuring contributions from the public. He goes on to emphasize the need reduce College expenses, and proposes that faculty reduce their salaries, discussing a plan to this effect. In doing so, he mentions Professor Shepard (presumably Charles U. Shepard) and the College President Heman Humphrey. Joseph Vaill statement as General Agent of Amherst College submitted to the faculty, 1844 November Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 66, "Sinner's plea of inability," 1821 August Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the idea that some Christians claim that since only God can save them there is no point in attempting to live a righteous life. Hitchcock calls this a delusion and claims it is man's responsibility to "love god with all his heart and mind and strength," and he attempts to prove in this sermon why this is the case. Isaiah 30:7 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 66, "Sinner's plea of inability," 1821 August Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 67, "Preventatives of a Revival," 1821 September Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the idea of a revival of religion. Hitchcock explains what he means by a revival of religion and discusses the factors that he believes are preventing one from taking place. James 5:16 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 67, "Preventatives of a Revival," 1821 September Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 70, "Rights of God," 1821 September Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock on the concept of what God has a right to do. Hitchcock delves into what rights God has relating to the universe as a whole, as well as his rights as they relate to humans. These include the right to make giving glory to God "the ultimate object of all his works" and the right to give humans free will, among other rights. Samuel 3:18 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 70, "Rights of God," 1821 September Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 65, "No Rest to the Wicked," 1821 August Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the idea that wicked men get no true rest compared to righteous men, and claiming that these men cannot know the peace and serenity of God. Hitchcock explains several reasons why this is the case, and also describes the thoughts of an unconverted man, demonstrating why he is "wicked." Isaiah 57:20 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 65, "No Rest to the Wicked," 1821 August These strangers in a foreign world Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 These strangers in a foreign world
