Andrew Wylie papers, 1808-1858, bulk 1828-1851

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Andrew Wylie papers, 1808-1858, bulk 1828-1851

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Andrew Wylie assumed the position as the first president of Indiana College in 1829, and he died on 11 November 1851 of pneumonia which he developed after accidentally cutting his leg while chopping wood. This collection consists of Andrew Wylie’s personal papers, and includes records documenting Wylie’s tenure at Jefferson and Washington Colleges; correspondence with family and professional colleagues; Wylie’s sermons, lectures, and writings; bills, contracts, and receipts relating primarily to building and maintaining the family residence; and biographical information on Wylie.

2.2 cubic feet (3 boxes)

eng,

Indiana University Office of University Archives and Records Management

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Wylie, Andrew, 1789-1851

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First president of Indiana University. Prior to coming to Indiana College, as it was then known, Wylie served as president of both Washington and Jefferson Colleges in Pennsylvania. He assumed his new duties as first president of Indiana College on 29 October 1829. Under his administration, Indiana College became Indiana University, the institution adopted the "One-Study Plan" which outlined the required studies for each of the classes, and Wylie himself faced a number o...