Clay, Cassius Marcellus, 1810-1903

Abstract

These are the records and papers relating to the early history of the College and to individuals first associated with the institution, generally prior to 1868.

Abstract

Collection of materials by and about Cassius M. Clay.

Scope and Contents Box 5, File 6B – 1900 (July – December)1. Illegible (from The Parsonage, Oak Park Illinois) letter to William G. Frost, 1900 July 2 2. C. L. Ricketts receipt to Berea College, 1900 July 17 3. United Typewriter and Supplies Company letter to Berea College, 1900 August 30 4. Illegible (J. M. Ecloon? From A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Company) letter to William G. Frost, 1900 September 7 5. W. B. Carpenter Co. letter to Berea College, 1900 September 10 6. The...

Scope and Contents Box 4, File 10: 1. Lyman Abbott letter to William G. Frost, 1895 February 18 2. G. W. Cable letter to William G. Frost, 1895 April 1 3. W. E. Barton letter to William G. Frost, 1895 June 15 4. William G. Frost letter to G. H. Burrows, 1895 June 15 5. William G. Frost letter to G. H. Burrows, 1895 June 22 6. G. H. Burrows letter to William G. Frost, 1895 June 28 7. J. Cleveland Cady letter to William G. Frost, 1895(?) July 5 8. G. H. Burrows...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection includes numerous iterations of the Berea College Articles of Incorporation, Constitution, and Bylaws, records regarding the founding of the school and the exile of its founders and supporters during the Civil War, an 1867 Freedman's Bureau Report, records regarding the origin and principles of the Berea Literacy Institution, printed ciruculars and handbills, meeting notes of the first trustee meetings, early class lists, and a list of the Berea anti-slavery families exiled...