Harry A. Garfield examinations, 1927-1934.

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Harry A. Garfield examinations, 1927-1934.

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Copies of original Bible examinations, mid-year and final examinations, correspondence and statistical data are included in this series. Items of particular interest include an analysis of passes and failures according to religious affiliation and letters from students asking for exemptions. The mid-year examinations from 1931 include attached statements from the instructors regarding the purpose of the examination. The file of final examinations from 1934 includes a letter from the faculty regarding Garfield's resignation.

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Williams College, Sawyer Library

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Williams College, Sawyer Library

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Williams College

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Williams College. Office of the President.

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The first Bible Examination was given to freshmen and sophomores on April 5, 1928. Students had protested for many years against mandatory daily chapel attendance with too few excused absences. Required Bible readings and examinations were introduced in 1927-1928 as a compromise for more chapel absences. Beginning in 1929, freshmen were assigned the New Testament and sophomores were assigned the Old Testament. Bible examinations were given for the last time in 1934. Faculty members sent copies o...

Garfield, Harry Augustus, 1863-1942

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Son of James A. Garfield, 20th President of United States. Practiced law with Garfield, Garfield & Howe, served as President of Williams College, 1908-1934. Involved with numerous civic commitments; received many honorariums. From the description of H. A. Garfield letters to Byron J. Rees [manuscript], 1914 Jun 22 and 1919 Dec 30. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 316338458 Lawyer, educator, public official, and son of President James A. Garfield. ...