Broadside, ca. 1870s.

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Broadside, ca. 1870s.

Brief history concerning the establishment of the university and how it related to a disagreement with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) which was asserting its ownership of the university even though it had merged with Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky. by this time.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7567471

The Filson Historical Society

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Transylvania University

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Historical note: The principal responsibility of the Dean of Students at Transylvania University has been the coordination of offices and programs directly related to non-academic activities of students and student organizations. From the description of Dean of students records, 1930-1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191917646 Historical note: Administration of student admissions and the recording of scholastic records has at various times been the responsibility of the T...

Disciples of Christ

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Kentucky University

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Kentucky University merged with Transylvania University in the 1860s. From the description of Broadside, ca. 1870s. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46606948 Historical note: Kentucky University was chartered in 1858 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, largely through the efforts of John B. Bowman. It had formerly operated as Bacon College. The institution was closely tied to the Disciples of Christ Church whose members were to comprise two-thirds of its trustees....