All Items 7 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 7 Contributor 17 Amherst College 7 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) 5 American Education Society 2 Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861 2 Amherst Academy (Amherst, Mass.) 1 Charity Fund (Amherst, Mass.) 1 Clark, Asa Eaton 1 Clark, Clinton, 1812-1871 1 Clayes, Dana, 1792-1877 1 Eaton, Asa, 1778-1858 1 Holmes, Sylvester, 1788-1866 1 Mack, David, 1778-1854 1 Montague, W. L. (William Lewis), 1831-1908 1 Moore, Zephaniah Swift, 1770-1823 1 Sabin, Lewis, 1807-1873 1 Stearns, J. G. D. 1 Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897 1 show more 12 show fewer Topic 7 History 7 Student aid 7 Correspondence 5 Admission 2 Students 2 Finance 1 Funds and scholarships 1 show more 2 show fewer Part Of 2 Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection 4 Amherst College Early History Collection 3 Genre 7 Correspondence 5 Letters of recommendation 2 Account books 1 Administrative records 1 Letters of introduction 1 Lists (document genres) 1 Notes 1 show more 2 show fewer Subject 20 Amherst College – History 7 Student aid 7 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) 2 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) – Students 2 Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861 – Correspondence 2 American Education Society – Correspondence 1 Amherst Academy (Amherst, Mass.) – Admission 1 Amherst College – Finance 1 Amherst College – Funds and scholarships 1 Charity Fund (Amherst, Mass.) 1 Clark, Asa Eaton – Correspondence 1 Clark, Clinton, 1812-1871 – Correspondence 1 Clayes, Dana, 1792-1877 – Correspondence 1 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) – Admission 1 Holmes, Sylvester, 1788-1866 – Correspondence 1 Mack, David, 1778-1854 – Correspondence 1 Montague, W. L. (William Lewis), 1831-1908 1 Moore, Zephaniah Swift, 1770-1823 – Correspondence 1 Sabin, Lewis, 1807-1873 – Correspondence 1 Stearns, J. G. D. – Correspondence 1 show more 15 show fewer David Mack, Jr., William S. Tyler, Clinton Clark, and Jesse George Davis Stearns letter of recommendation for Daniel Herbert Temple Mack, David, 1778-1854 A document signed by David Mack, Jr., William S. Tyler, Clinton Clark, and J.G.D. Stearns in which they state that Daniel Temple, Jr. (Daniel Herbert Temple), who wishes to apply to the A.E.S. for aid, is hereby recommended as they judge him worthy of that which the Society gives young men of promising talents in indigent circumstances who are preparing for the Christian ministry. The A.E.S. presumably refers to the American Education Society, and it has been determined that J.G.D. Stearns refers to Jesse George Davis Stearns. The letter is pasted onto another piece of paper with an unattributed note at the top. David Mack, Jr., William S. Tyler, Clinton Clark, and Jesse George Davis Stearns letter of recommendation for Daniel Herbert Temple Lewis Sabin letter to the Examining Committee of the American Education Society, 1851 September 18 Sabin, Lewis, 1807-1873 Lewis Sabin letter of recommendation for William L. Montague (William Lewis Montague) to the Examining Committee of the American Education Society for Amherst College. Sabin writes that Montague wishes to receive aid from the Society, and Sabin recommends him, stating that he thinks he is qualified in all respects to be aided by the Society. He comments on Montague's piety, talents, and financial circumstances. The letter is pasted onto another piece of paper with an unattributed note at the top. Lewis Sabin letter to the Examining Committee of the American Education Society, 1851 September 18 Memoranda relating to beneficiaries of the Charity Fund Charity Fund (Amherst, Mass.) A notebook with records of Charity Fund beneficiaries from the Class of 1836 to the Class of 1878. The first page of the notebook includes a note stating that the records of disbursements from the Fund prior to the Class of 1836 were destroyed in the fire involving the buildings where Phoenix Row stands. The records included in the book are labeled by class year and provide tables with columns for the names of beneficiaries along with amounts (presumably the amount of financial aid they received from the Charity Fund), their occupation, year of death, and any additional remarks. The extent of information provided for each beneficiary varies, but names and amounts are always included. Memoranda relating to beneficiaries of the Charity Fund Dana Clayes letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 June 21 Clayes, Dana, 1792-1877 Dana Clayes letter to Heman Humphrey in which Clayes inquires, per the request of Daniel Blood, about the Collegiate Institution in Amherst. Clayes states that Blood is a beneficiary "of the Academy in this place," presumably Kimball Union Academy. On behalf of Blood, Clayes asks Humphrey about the costs associated with attending the Collegiate Institution and potential financial assistance. Clayes states that if the pecuniary circumstances at Amherst are as favorable as elsewhere, Blood thinks he will apply for admission next fall. Clayes asks Humphrey to direct a letter to Blood with the answers to his questions and writes in a postscript that Blood is a young gentlemen of decided piety and respectable scholarship. Dana Clayes letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 June 21 Sylvester Holmes letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 April 16 Holmes, Sylvester, 1788-1866 S. Holmes letter to Heman Humphrey in which Holmes introduces S. Atwood and H. Bryant who wish to enter Humphrey's "academy in Amherst," presumably Amherst Academy. Holmes states that the two young men will have the patronage of the "Ben. Ea. Soc," the society of which F.P. Howland and J.S. Clark are also beneficiaries. He writes that he and the other members of this society would be glad to hear from Humphrey regarding the standing and progress of the young men that they have sent or may send to Amherst. He also states that some in his region feel a deep interest in regards to the Institution over which Humphrey presides (the Collegiate Institution) and even if they have no money, they can pray for Humphrey and send him their sons. Holmes goes on to comment on Humphrey's petition to the legislature, presumably the petition by the Collegiate Institution for charter, stating "I do think nothing could have been done for you more for your prosperity than the opposition of enemies and the prayers of friends." It has been determined that S. Holmes refers to Sylvester Holmes and S. Atwood and H. Bryant refer to Shadrach Atwood and Hilliard Bryant. Sylvester Holmes letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 April 16 List of Collegiate Institution students recommended to the Directors of the American Education Society, 1821 October 1 and December 12 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) Unattributed lists of Collegiate Institution students who were recommended to the Directors of the A.E.S (the American Education Society). The document contains two lists of students recommended on two different dates in 1821 and includes each student's name, address, and age. There are also additional notes on the document. List of Collegiate Institution students recommended to the Directors of the American Education Society, 1821 October 1 and December 12 Asa Eaton letter to Zephaniah Swift Moore, 1821 October 21 Eaton, Asa, 1778-1858 Asa Eaton letter to Zephaniah Swift Moore in which Eaton writes as clerk and on behalf of the Directors of the American Education Society. He states when the directors met on the 10th, Amherst College was appointed an examining committee of the Board and the young men recommended by Moore on October 1 were placed on their list of beneficiaries. He goes on to provide details regarding these students and the appropriations they will receive, including listing their names and aid amounts. He closes by certifying that the named students are beneficiaries of the American Education Society. Asa Eaton letter to Zephaniah Swift Moore, 1821 October 21
