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Scope and Contents Notes from "'Caucus' with L.V. Dodge, Hunting and Todd." Notes made by Frost? (on College stationary) - "We have reached a turning point." Mentions: financial struggles, achievements made during "first year" and "this year," "now for the first time Berea is ready to be exploited in the field. But just at this time several of our main profs fail us" (Dr. Leavitt, Bro. Fee, Bro. Fairchild), potential of turning to A.M.A., additional questions to be answered, what needs to be done by...

Scope and Contents Historical correspondence regarding the Day Law, Berea's reaction to the Day Law, other. Includes: correspondence between Addison Ballard and James S. Stoll regarding potential Day Law (Feb 1904); March 1904 letter to Trustees regarding options and recommendations for the "difficult task of adjusting the College to the new and adverse conditions" (following passage of Day Law); letter regarding proposed amendments to Constitution and By-Laws (1904); 1904 letter of J.A.R. Rogers; Frost's June...

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Correspondence, not Day Law related. Includes: 1904 correspondence regarding buildings and grounds (sewer, plants, pipes); 1906 Edwin R. Stearns correspondence regarding disposition of stock and his "loss of interest in the College;" 1906 letter of W.D. Embree to Mrs. Eleanor Frost; 1906 letter of J.R. Rogers to W.C. Gamble regarding his father J.A.R. Rogers; 1908 letter of Theodore H. Curtis (Trustee) to Rev. A.E. Thompson (Pastor, Union Church) regarding attendance at commencement

Scope and Contents Correspondence regarding Lincoln Institute and Fundraising. Includes: Albert E. Pillsbury letter to Henry Penniman denying contributions to Berea College due to Frost's focus on mountaineers and because during the Day Law legislation his "heart was with the mountaineers and not with the negroes;" letter (on Lincoln Institute letterhead) of James Bond to Prof. M.E. Marsh regarding trustee action of whether or not to grant A.B. Dean a degree; letter (on Lincoln Institute letterhead) of James...

Scope and Contents Includes 1909 correspondence regarding: night school; fund raising and Dr. D.K. Pearsons unsolicited offer. Includes 1910 correspondence regarding: the Berea Quarterly; introduction to Louis Stewart of New York; Pearsons donations, possible Ballard Endowment Fund (signed by William E. Barton); fund raising in absence of Frost; Edwin Hale Abbot denying donations to college under "existing conditions;" use of "the cause of Christ" (as a vague term) twice in the revised constitution Also...

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Includes 1911 correspondence regarding: disposing of adjoining lots by the college; need for a completed hospital (with detailed note from Berea College Physician R.H. Cowley, M.D. describing current hospital and conditions) . Also includes: 1912 correspondence regarding the paying of "Smith's note;" 1916 correspondence regarding college property and the insurance of property; other.

Scope and Contents Includes 1918 correspondence regarding (at bequest of Frost?) attendance by Prof. Lyman at meetings of Executive Council (at bequest of Frost?). Includes 1919 correspondence regarding: trustee meetings and measures (mentions influenza); Union Church building and funding; Frost's health, diagnosis from Dr. Livingston Hunt - "Dr. Frost's work is done;" Judge Gilson's ruling and bequests (giving a bond) to Berea College (will of Ann Aliza Lines); College investments and securities; survey of...

Scope and Contents Includes 1920 correspondence regarding: architect services (buildings and grounds); the reception and inauguration of Professor Hutchins, June commencement and honoring of Frost; acceptance of appointment by Hutchins; Frost letter to Prof. Heyman regarding his concerns over Berea's future/certain influences; support of trustees toward new president; Hutchins on financial care and issues; Hutchins letter regarding endowment and loans; fundraising post World War I and armistice. Includes 1921...

Scope and Contents Includes 1923 correspondence regarding: buildings and grounds (placement of buildings, including Women's Industrial); business manager (Mr. Taylor) desire to be on Board; construction of Women's Industrial building (costs, other); development/maintenance of campus; future of Foundation School; development of Secondary Schools; death of two trustees; need for new trustees; Building and Grounds Committee; Normal School Dormitory; proposed Frost memorial; Hanson Hall corner, Laundry addition;...

Scope and Contents Includes 1925 correspondence regarding: donations; furnishings in new dormitories/residence hall; erection of water tower; College debt; possible Administration building; workers' house; gymnasium; legal representation; Adolph S. Ochs (The New York Times) donation for student travel/trip. Includes 1926 correspondence regarding: buildings and grounds (grading in front of Women's Union); Memorial tablet on church. Includes 1927 correspondence regarding: construction of Gymnasium; "tragic...