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Discussion of Aid for American University at the St. Louis M. E. Conference
Newspaper article seeking monetary contributions from the residents of Missouri for the construction of American University. It states that a building will constructed using these contributions and named the Missouri Building.
Draft letter from John F. Hurst to President Grover Cleveland, 1892
Draft letter from John Hurst to President Grover Cleveland proposing an underground railroad under Massachusetts Avenue.
Draft letter to Francis Strickland from Franklin E. Hamilton
Handwritten letter from Chancellor Hamilton to Francis Strickland.
Draft letter to the lawyers of W.O. Hazard, 1907 January 18
Draft letter to the lawyers representing W.O. Hazard stating The American University has no obligation to allow W.O. Hazard passage on the disputed roadway.
Drawing of "Science Hall"
Architectural drawing of "Science Hall"
Endorsement for "Ohio" building on AU campus by Senator M. A. Hanna 28 December 1898
Senator Mark Hanna (Ohio) endorses building an "Ohio" building on AU campus and grants permission to solicit funds for it in his name.
Endorsement of students from Methodist students in Berlin 13 May 1890
Endorsement of students from Methodist Episcopal church
Endorsement of Washington clergymen 17 April 1890
The document includes hand-written notes from eight clergymen in Washington, endorsing the university April 17 1890
Endorsement of Washington clergymen 17 April 1890
Endorsement of Washington Clergymen
Epworth Foundation, American University, The Epworth Herald
Newspaper article with donation information collected by John Hurst, the first Chancellor of American University and a prominent bishop in the Methodist Church. Article includes names and organizations having donated to the Epworth Foundation at AU…