Cassius Marcellus Clay Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: BCA 0218 HC 02

Staff Only

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

Additional Description

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.