Chimes of Phelps Stokes Chapel

Collection

Identifier: RG 13-13.20

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Records and materials documenting the history of the Phelps Stokes chimes.

Dates

created: 1917-

Creator

Berea College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.

Extent

2.00 boxes_(general)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Olivia Phelps Stokes gifted to the College ten chimes (Meneely Bells) in honor of President William Goodell Frost’s 25th year at Berea College. The bells were fabricated in New York and the large "F" bell is inscribed: "These bells commemorate the 25th year of William Goodell Frost's Presidency of Berea College and his unfailing, self-sacrificing devotion to the College and its interests." Installed in Phelp Stokes Chapel in 1917, it was hoped that the chimes could be installed while the President was away from campus. However, he learned of the "secret" and was present for part of the installation (Frost diary, May 23, 1917; Berea Citizen, June 14, 1917, 2).