Shelby College
Chartered by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1798 as the Shelbyville Academy. It was reorganized and rechartered in 1836 as Shelby College and came under the auspices of the Protestant Church in 1841. The college provided liberal arts and military training and expanded to offer scientific school for surveyors, civil engineers, astronomers, pharmacists, and physicians. The school closed in 1868.
From the description of Advertisement, 25 Feb. 1865. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49336619
From the description of Broadside, 1864-1865. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49348049
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| referencedIn | Berkley, Edward Fairfax, 1813-1893. Edward Fairfax Berkley : papers, 1833-1893. | The Filson Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Shelby College. Advertisement, 25 Feb. 1865. | The Filson Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Langdon, William Chauncy, 1831-1895. William Chauncy Langdon papers, 1600-1903 (bulk 1846-1863). | Library of Congress | |
| creatorOf | Shelby College. Broadside, 1864-1865. | The Filson Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896,. Lottery & Gift Concert Collection, 1753-1879 (inclusive). | Porterville Public Library |
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| associatedWith | McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, | person |
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