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Collection
Identifier: RG 13-13.34
Abstract
Not connected with Berea College, the Bible School at Berea was established at the edge of Berea College under the direction of H.J. Derthick. The school was established with the sponsorship of John G. Fee and his new church - the Church of Christ. Little is known about this short-lived institution and few records of its existence remain.
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1898
Collection
Identifier: RG 13-13.14
Scope and Contents
Bibliographies of publications on or about Berea College.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1905-1979
Collection
Identifier: RG 06-6.16
Abstract
Records of the Berea College Biology Department.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1929-2022
Collection
Identifier: RG 05-5.50
Abstract
In 1983, Berea College established the Black Cultural Center (BCC) with the philosophy that true integration and equality cannot happen without awareness, understanding, and appreciation of black culture. Over three decades later, the philosophical foundation of the Black Cultural Center has not changed and it continues to support the historic commitments of Berea College – in particular the commitment:
“To assert the kinship of all people and to provide interracial education with a...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1979-
Collection
Identifier: RG 13-13.07
Scope and Contents
A collection of materials documenting the history of blacks at Berea College as well as race relations at the College. Materials include clippings, notes, writings, correspondence, College memorandum and notices, and other.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1836-1972
Collection
Identifier: RG 05-5.04
Abstract
Historic Boone Tavern was built in 1909 at the suggestion of Nellie Frost, wife of Berea College president, William G. Frost. Named for Appalachian hero Daniel Boone has hosted visitors of Berea, Kentucky including the Dalai Lama, Henry Ford, President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, and Robert Frost.
Construction of Boone Tavern began in 1909 based on designs by the New York architectural firm of Cady & See at a cost of $20,000. The building, made of bricks...
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1912-2014
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.03
Abstract
Bruce Fairchild Barton (August 5, 1886 – July 5, 1967) was an author, advertising executive, and politician. He served in the U.S. Congress from 1937 to 1940 as a Republican from New York. Barton enrolled in Berea College during 1903 and later transferred to Amherst College in Massachusetts, where he graduated in 1907.
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1918-1960
Collection
Identifier: RG 06-6.12.4
Abstract
These are the official records of the Brushy Fork Institute.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1988-
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG 05-5.39
Scope and Contents
Collection of records and materials related to the construction, maintenance, use and history of the various buildings and grounds of Berea College throughout its history. Included in the collection are historical deeds, conveyances and surveys of the College.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1820-
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG 05-5.32
Scope and Contents
Records of the Berea College Business Office primarily sorted by subject or college department.
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1869-2001