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Fairchild, Edward Henry -- 1815-1889

 Person

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Anti-Slavery Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4
Identifier: BCA 0168 HC 03
Abstract

The Anti-Slavery Collection contains essays, addresses, reports, letters, business and legal records, research notes, and other materials collected by Berea College librarians through donation and purchase. These items document the institution of slavery, the anti-slavery movement, the conflict over slavery, and the aftermath of slavery in the United States of America.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1769-1916; Other: Majority of material found within 1800-1880

William Eleazar Barton papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.04
Abstract

Collection of material documenting life and work of W.E. Barton.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1885-1976; Other: Majority of material found in 1895–1925

Berea Cemetery Association Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0170 HC 66
Abstract After agitating the question of the need to organize a cemetery association and holding preliminary meetings led by Reverend E. H. Fairchild and A.A. Wright, the Berea community organized the Berea Cemetery Association in 1872.  The preliminary meetings resulted in the adoption of a constitution, the enrollment of nearly thirty subscribers to the Constitution, and an initiation fee for membership of $2.00.  The first election under the Constitution was held in the Fall of 1872 and resulted...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1872-1996

Berea College: An Interesting History, 1876

 Item — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5, Folder: 15
Identifier: 9
Scope and Contents

Written by E.H. Fairchild. A printed appeal for assistance for the college is tipped in, with a handwritten note to President Tuttle, then president of Hanover(?) College.

Dates: Publication: 1876

Edward Henry (E. H.) Fairchild papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 03-3.01
Abstract

official and personal papers of Berea College's first president, Edward Henry Fairchild.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1860-1973

John F. Gregg papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 08-8.10
Abstract

Papers of John F. Gregg, Berea College graduate and trustee.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1863-1931

Richard Sears Research Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0250
Abstract

Richard D. Sears was Professor of English and Theatre, 1967-2010, and the Chester D. Tripp Chair in Humanities at Berea College.  He has published numerous books and articles on various aspects of Kentucky history including the abolitionist movement, Camp Nelson, and Madison County.  In particular, Sears devoted many years to researching and writing about the origins of Berea College and it founding members and families.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1796-2008

William B. Stewart papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 03-3.02
Abstract

This collection consists of the official ad personal papers of Berea College's second president, William B. Stuart.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1879 - 1974; Other: Majority of material found within 1890-1892

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Type
Collection 7
Archival Object 1
Digital Record 1
 
Subject
Berea (Ky.) 5
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources. 3
Abolitionists 2
African American history. 2
Antislavery movements -- Kentucky. 2