Papers, [ca. 1890-1898].

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Papers, [ca. 1890-1898].

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Correspondence documenting Hervey's activities as Acting President, President and, to a lesser extent, Dean. Subjects discussed include events in the early years of the College such as the move from University Place to the College's present location on West 120th Street; the 1892 name change from the New York College for the Training of Teachers to Teachers College; the formal alliance with Columbia University; and the raising of standards for admission and coursework. Also discussed are student and faculty matters including applications from prospective faculty members, finances, building plans, and general matters. Correspondents include trustees, faculty, students, and educators at other institutions. Nicholas Murray Butler, Hervey's predecessor as President, and Grace Dodge, Trustee, are major correspondents. Also, accounts, printed material, reports, notes, and building plans.

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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