Corvallis College

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Corvallis College, the predecessor institution to Oregon State University, was incorporated in 1858 as a coeducational institution of primary and preparatory education. Plagued by financial instability, the College changed hands several times and added college-level coursework in the 1860s. In 1868, Corvallis College was designated and adopted as the agricultural college of the State of Oregon by the Oregon Legislative Assembly and given land grant status. The December 31, 1859 issue (number 48) of the Oregon Weekly Union includes a notice that a company of amateur performers will give a benefit entertainment for Corvallis College that evening and states, "It is rumored that some of our prominent citizens will appear."

From the description of Corvallis College benefit broadside, 1859. (Eugene Public Library). WorldCat record id: 133183005

Corvallis College, the predecessor institution to Oregon State University, was incorporated in 1858 as a coeducational institution of primary and preparatory education. In 1868, Corvallis College was reincorporated as a degree-granting institution of higher education and designated and adopted as the agricultural college of the State of Oregon by the Oregon Legislative Assembly.

From the guide to the Corvallis College Articles of Incorporation, 1868-1884, (Oregon State University Libraries)

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referencedIn President's Office Records, 1870-2002 Oregon State University Libraries University Archives
referencedIn Corvallis College. Board of Trustees. Board of Trustees records, 1868-1891. Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Avery, Mattie C., 1873-1962. Mattie C. Avery photograph album, 1887-1890. Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Mattie C. Avery Photograph Album, 1887-1890 Oregon State University Libraries University Archives
referencedIn Emery, Joseph, 1833-1924. Joseph Emery lecture notebook, ca. 1872. Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Nettie Spencer Papers, 1878-1897 Oregon State University Libraries University Archives
referencedIn Munford, James Kenneth. J. Kenneth Munford collection, 1866-2000 (bulk 1930-2000). Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn McIntosh, C. J. Story of the Oregon State College Barometer manuscript, circa 1947-1948. Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Story of the Oregon State College Barometer, Manuscript, circa 1947-1948 Oregon State University Libraries University Archives
referencedIn Joseph Emery Lecture Notebook, ca. 1872 Oregon State University Archives
referencedIn Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Columbia Conference. Columbia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, collection, 1866-1893. Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Oregon State University. Office of the President. President's Office records, 1870-2002. Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Moore, Harriet L. Forest. Harriet's photograph collection, 1868-1996 (bulk [ca. 1890-ca. 1970]). Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Oregon State University Memorabilia Collection, ca. 1870-present, 1900-2003 Oregon State University Archives
referencedIn William A. Finley Scrapbook, 1861-1898 Oregon State University Archives
referencedIn Oregon State University memorabilia collection, 1870-2003 (bulk 1900-2003). Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Oregon State University. Administrative Council. Administrative Council records, 1869-1973. Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Spencer, Nettie. Nettie Spencer papers, 1878-1897. Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Board of Trustees Records, 1868-1891 Oregon State University Archives
referencedIn Benjamin L. Arnold Collection, 1874-1892 Oregon State University Libraries University Archives
referencedIn Administrative Council Records, 1869-1973 Oregon State University Libraries University Archives
referencedIn Oregon State University buildings photographic collection, 1880-2002 (1910-1970). Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn Arnold, B. L. (Benjamin Lea), 1839-1892. Benjamin L. Arnold Collection 1874-1892. Oregon State University Libraries
creatorOf Corvallis College. Corvallis College benefit broadside, 1859. Oregon State University Libraries
referencedIn J. Kenneth Munford Collection, 1866-2000, 1930-2000 Oregon State University Archives
referencedIn President’s Office Records of B.L. Arnold, 1888-1892 Oregon State University LibrariesSpecial Collections & University Archives Research Center
referencedIn Corvallis College Benefit Broadside, 1859 Oregon State University Libraries University Archives
referencedIn Columbia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Collection, 1866-1893 Oregon State University Archives
referencedIn Wilson, E. E. (Eddy Elbridge), 1869-1961. E.E. Wilson photographic collection, ca. 1855-1960 (bulk ca. 1890-1930). Oregon State University Libraries
creatorOf Corvallis College Articles of Incorporation, 1868-1884 Oregon State University Libraries Special Collections & Archives ResearchCenter
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