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Cassius Marcellus Clay collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: BCA 0218 HC 02

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

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.

Related Materials

Berea College Photographic Archives

Berea College Archives, Founders and Founding

John G. Fee Papers

William Goodell Frost Papers, Berea College Archives

William J. Hutchins Papers, Berea College Archives

Bibliography

Cassius Clay was a life time resident of Kentucky, residing at White Hall, Madison County.  Clay is considered by himself, and others, to be a founder of Berea College. Clay worked with fellow abolitionist John G. Fee and provided the money to buy the land Fee used to start Berea College. 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.

Other Descriptive Information

BCA 0218 HC 02

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

Contact:
Hutchins Library
100 Campus Drive
Berea Kentucky 40404 US
859.985.3262