Staley presidential letters, 1894-1913.

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Staley presidential letters, 1894-1913.

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Letters which include information about the economic times at Elon, the faculty, and campus life during the years Staley was President (1894-1905). Some of the letters offer a personal insight into Staley's life and involvement with the Christian Church and the Southern Christian Convention.

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Elon University, Carol Grotnes Belk Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8098917

Elon University, Carol Grotnes Belk Library

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