Cassius Marcellus Clay collection
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of newspaper clippings, publications, and photographs regarding the life and work of Cassius M. Clay gathered by Hutchins Library staff. Of particular interest in the collection are writings by Cassius Clay claiming to be a founder of Berea College, a pamphlet entitled Oration of Cassius Marcellus Clay before Students and Historical Class of Berea College, and an autographed note praising Berea College.
Dates
- created: 1849 - 1975
Creator
- Hutchins Library (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 use by researchers other than federal copyright restrictions.
Extent
1.00 ms_boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection of materials by and about Cassius M. Clay.
Arrangement Note
The records have been arranged into five series: Clippings, Correspondence, Publications, Manuscripts, and Photographs.
Bibliography
Other Descriptive Information
BCA 0218 HC 02
Subject
- Clay, Cassius Marcellus -- 1810-1903 (Person)
- Berea College (Organization)
- Hutchins, William James -- 1871-1958 (Person)
- Fee, John Gregg -- 1816-1901 (Person)
- Frost, William G. -- (William Goodell) -- 1854-1938 (Person)
- Title
- Cassius Marcellus Clay Collection Finding Aid
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Revision Statements
- 2023-11-28: Digital object added, boxlist updated
Repository Details
Part of the Berea College Special Collections and Archives Repository
Hutchins Library
100 Campus Drive
Berea Kentucky 40404 US
859.985.3262
special_collections@berea.edu