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- Collection: American University: The Formative Years
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Extracto letter from Rebecca P. McCabe to Dr. Davidson, 12 June 1907
In this extract, Rebecca McCabe includes a transcription of a note found under the pillow of a dead ministers wife.
First Study of Library for American University, Washington, D.C. 1894
Plan for library at American University
Floor Plan for Hall of Sciences
Floor Plan for Hall of Sciences or Hall of Technology
General announcement from John Hurst looking for investors 30 January 1890
General letter from John Hurst looking for investors to purchase more land on the American University site, referenced as the "Davies Tract."
Handwritten copy of letter from F. L. Olmsted Co. to Van Brunt and Howe 20 May 1893
Letter details the results of Olmsted's preliminary visit and evaluation of the grounds of American University
Handwritten copy of letter from F. L. Olmsted, Co. to Van Brunt and Howe 8 September 1893
Handwritten copy of letter detailing advice provided by F. L. Olmsted regarding land acquisition, etc. of American University grounds.
Handwritten note by Charles C. McCabe, 10 May 1898
Hand written note advising that church members should donate one cent a day for American University.
Instructions from John Peate to Albert Osborn, 1899 January 26
Instructions from John Peate to Albert Osborn on silvering the glass lens.
Instructions from John Peate, 1898 December 11
Instructions written by John Peate on the optimal viewing angle for the glass lens.
Invoice from Henry Tilton & Standard Plate Glass Company to Samuel Beiler, 12 June 1895
This invoice from the Standard Plate Glass Company gives Beiler an overview of the deal the company made with Peate and encloses a bill for the telescope disc they manufactured and delivered to him.