RG 05. Administrative Divisions

Abstract Historic Boone Tavern was built in 1909 at the suggestion of Nellie Frost, wife of Berea College president, William G. Frost. Named for Appalachian hero Daniel Boone has hosted visitors of Berea, Kentucky including the Dalai Lama, Henry Ford, President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, and Robert Frost. Construction of Boone Tavern began in 1909 based on designs by the New York architectural firm of Cady & See at a cost of $20,000. The building, made of bricks...

Abstract Berea College has always nurtured the spiritual life of its community in a variety of ways. While categorized non-denominational, the school creates an inclusive Christian spirituality that has always promoted social justice in its many forms. During its earliest history, the College provided many opportunities for Christian education and spiritual development, requiring the participation of all students and faculty. Beginning with the founders of the College, several members of the faculty...

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Records and materials of the Department of Public Safety including public safety pamphlets, automobile and parking rules and regulations, and reports.

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Records and materials of Berea College's Information Technology Department

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Records of the Duplicating Service Center (previously the Draper Service Center) including communications and Policy-Procedure-Pricing booklets.

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Founded in 1899, Berea College Hospital appears this is the oldest college hospital in the United States, preceding Harvard's by one year. The hospital is no longer affiliated with the College and is currently administered by the Saint Joseph Health Systems under the name Saint Joseph, Berea.

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Records of the office of Vice President for Labor and Student Life (Student Life) and its departments.

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Starting in 1899, a fire brigade made up of students and known as the "Bucket Brigade," was established on campus and responded to calls both on and off campus. Formally established in 1905 by the College, the Fire Department served the campus and the city and was staffed by students. In 1966, the City of Berea took over responsibilities for operating the fire department ending what many affectionally referred to as the "College Fire Department."

Abstract In 1897, Berea College initiated a forestry effort—the same year as the Forest Reserve Organic Act and the first College forestry degree programs in the United States began. The effort was initiated by Professor Silas C. Mason with the goals of (1) offering general forestry education for students and (2) obtaining a source of wood and income for the College. Today, the Department manages 8,000 acres of forest land and offers both classes and outreach programs related to forestry. Education...

Abstract In 1866, the Berea College Board of Trustees appointed a Ladies Board of Care (though no explicit authority or budget accompanied the appointment). The goal of the Ladies Board of Care was to protect the college from negative publicity and it achieved this by writing regulations and meting out punishments on all infractions relating to female students. It also focused on teaching the women of the college appropriate etiquette, monitored social privileges of the women in the boarding hall,...