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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 014: Annual Report 1871-1872, p. 7
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (412) discussion. One of the effects I predicted as likely to be realized from this has in fact been experienced . As soon as students do not take
Show more(412) discussion. One of the effects I predicted as likely to be realized from this has in fact been experienced . As soon as students do not take interest in those things connected with these Exercises that involve Expenses, they lose interest in the Exercises. There is now so little interest in our Sophomore and Junior Exhibitions that I deem it best to make a serious change with reference to them which will lead to abandoning the Sophomore Exhibition and a resort to some means that may give more interest to the other. There are circumstances that render it difficult to secure a general interest in these Exercises and only a part, and often a minority of a class can participate in the library concerns Heretofore the classes as a classes have felt an interest in fine music and other things connected with the exhibitions and willingly paid the expenses. �
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Title: Box 001, Folder 018: Library-related papers, 1867-1870
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: a seg aaa Bipsabysen 225) Za ees dfn fn LGo5 Ly i a Sr ot ar ae A¢ $ulaas a 777 utt£xr4 $8 ay Ao oe Looe 7 ae Gat Ee oe — Trligé Loe pie �� 1867 The
Show morea seg aaa Bipsabysen 225) Za ees dfn fn LGo5 Ly i a Sr ot ar ae A¢ $ulaas a 777 utt£xr4 $8 ay Ao oe Looe 7 ae Gat Ee oe — Trligé Loe pie �� 1867 The Library Committee present the following Report The Library Fund now amounts to $27603.03. Income during the past year $2258.26. In addition to this amont $370.51 have been secured from Library fees. More than 600 Books were added during the past year. The amount expended is $1619.07. Of this amount about $300 have been expended in Binding books. The Committee at a recent meeting directed an expenditure of $600 in addition to the amount already expended for binding books. It is hoped that early during the College year the Library will be transferred to the New Library building. We have great reason to congratulate the friends of the University on the goods prospects of the Library. Joseph Cummings Chairman 1868 The Library Committee of the Wesleyan University respectfully Report Owing to the changes in the Library and its unsettled state in consequesnce of its removal they have not judged it best to ate make a detailed Report. The Library has been removed into Rich Hall. It is in good condition and its appearance has been imporved by binding several hundred volumes. The removal of the Library will render it necessary to change all the shelf numbers in the Catalogue and in other ways will involve much extra labor. It is hoped the Library will be fully arranged during early in the year. Respectfully submitted Joseph Cummings Chairman �� Wa Ze _ AZo N Ho te ke �� Dec 23 1868 Cougbeare & Howson's Life and Times of St Paul is a remarkable work. It has extraordinary merit and is a most valuable and interesting contribution to biblical literature. Its reputation is clearly and positively established. The publishers have rendered the community great service in presenting this good and great work on terms so favorable. I hope it will have a wide circulation. It should be in the library of every lover of the truth and of good books. Joseph Cummings President of the Wesleyan University � Middletown, Conn., me Se Aap eo WY OCV Tt Hes of Appt Tv Pl a A : Lag Is ae Wrygee Py, is Foe We — j igor / � ete 2. sEG7G Whoever leads men with a proper spirit to the study of the scenes, incidents and characters of the Bible renders a great service to the cause of religion. We consider this to be the great merit of Hon. J.T. Headley's new work "Sacred Heroes and Martyrs" and we recommend it as worthy of general attention and favor. Jpseph Cummings �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 008: Annual Report 1864-1865, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(338) Astronomical Observatory I deem i my duty to again call the attention of the Board to the importance of securing possession of the only lot of
Show more�(338) Astronomical Observatory I deem i my duty to again call the attention of the Board to the importance of securing possession of the only lot of land in the vicinity suitable for an Astronomical Observatory. I do this not so much with the expectation that the land will be purchased with the University funds as that some friend of the Institution may become interested and secure it to the University. A Committee was appointed on this subject last year but no Report was made. It would be well to appoint a similar Committee this year. Special Appropriation to the Professors It will be noticed that the income of the University exceeds the expenses by $1935.70.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.18
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 021: Newspaper articles and petition, 1875-1878, p. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: 28 THE COLLEGE ARGUS. Yet is there a most important power in this movement and ’ however ridiculed, yet has You will be called to control those whose
Show more28 THE COLLEGE ARGUS. Yet is there a most important power in this movement and ’ however ridiculed, yet has You will be called to control those whose hot blood, undisciplined energy and reckless zeal will oft lead them astray. -Firmness, coolness, wisdom and kindness will be needed. There is a generous nature in impetuous youth that will yield to the just exercise of power that shall not seem arbitrary, and to patient forbearance and kindness. Oft the reckless boast of independence is made, with lips pale and trembling showing how vain the effort to conceal true feeling, that in private, causes tears of shame and sorrow. In all cases of discipline there are other hearts than the offenders that the phrase, “ Jn loco parentis’ significance. ache, and in innocence may suffer keenest anguish. Few oc- casions of sorrow and disappointments are greater than that of parents, grieving over the fall and shame and dishonor of a child who has been the object of their dearesthopes. Happy is that administrator of government, who can feel assurance Oft re- monstrance in private, much as it may expose one to abuse and misrepresentation from the ungrateful, will save a noble soul. Much tenderness and wisdom are required to exhibit that only true consistency in government which is not that never needlessly has he caused such sorrow. measured by mere outward rules, but by character and cir- cumstances and measures that shall gain the only true object of discipline. There will come also other scenes in which few will know the responsibility of your office. The common lot and the ereat destroyer as you know in your own sorrow and bereave- ment spares not the gifted noble seekers of truth. There will.come times, though we pray heaven to avert it, when the strong, the gifted, it may be the manliest of yon throng, or of those who shall tread succeeding years these well worn aisles, shall lie on the bed of suffering and of death. When in the absence of the dear ones at home with weary eyes they look longingly to you and ask when will the loved ones come. Then in that long sad night willit be your duty to watch and whisper words of consolation and tell of Jesus’ love. Then when that scene has past, you will be called to meet those whom swiftest speed brought too late to receive from a dying child words of affection and the kiss of love. Even now solemn scenes rise before me; but, thank God, whatever others may say, these forms, whether bowed in sorrow or with faces pallid in death, through the darkening shadows of the past, express no reproach. This has been hitherto pre-eminently a religious college. This fact, together with its name, has led to mistakes as to its character, that some of its friends have regarded with im- patience. Yet better this mistake than the opposite. What. ever may happen as to the name, which is more significant than any other name, of a benefactor connected with a col- lege, I trust and earnestly pray that here sound learning and true piety may be forever united. Let no pride of science put away humble trust in Christ and a confiding belief in that good old doctrine of prayer and moving faith, in which good and noble men and women of other times trusted and trium- phantly died. Surely in an institution founded as was this, it is not too much to expect:that students shall be trained to a practical religious life, and that while the intellect shall be developed and made wise, the affections shall be trained to duty, and all the faculties of the soul consecrated to truth, knowing God and truth are one. Here may true wisdom be found, the beginning of which is the fear of the Lord, and from this college, in long succession, may go forth true scholars whose mission shall be to bless men and honor God. I commit to you the Charter of Wesleyan University, the original and the amended, which have long been in my keep- ing. It is connected with precious memories and high hopes; may all the privileges and powers it confers be realized under your administration. I commit to you this seal; it has been used with carefulness and discrimination in its impressions on certificates of regular and special degrees. Under your direction may no impres- sion be made that shall lower the standard assumed or cause you regret. I commit to you the keys of the College. in practical use and will open many doors. May they be symbols of your power to open the hearts of the worthy, the powerful, the generous, and to secure resources that shall greatly increase the influence and power of the University. I heartily wish you success, and that a long and useful life may be given you, ere you depart for Heaven. And may God now and hereafter bless Wesleyan —— They have been INAUGURAL ADDRESS, BY REV. CYRUS D. FOSS, D. D. Collegiate Education as Foundation work. The immense importance of such work is recognized the world over. Slow, deliberate, long continued and apparently needless preparation for distant duties and uncertain perils forms a large part of all educational processes. Facts, all around us, are constantly proclaiming this lesson, that we ought to act in view of the far off and indefinite future, as though it were now present and definite. We must gird ourselves now for its unknown emergencies. It will be too late to lay the keel of the ark when the billows of the deluge are roaring around us. Intel- lectual training proceeds on such principles. Cases are constantly occurring in which only the well developed and well furnished mind, and the ready and decisive will, can pre- vent disgraceful and ruinous failure. Decisions must be made on the instant, which shall embody the accumulated wisdom of a life time, and shall determine great interest forever. Moral and religious culture has kindred but transcendant issues. It is a gradual process, painful often in its slowness, of laying foundations for superstructure which shall endure forever. ‘Taking a broad view of our whole existence, it is not too much to say that our entire life on earth is thus basal and preparative. It is foundation work, not work, a getting ready rather than an achievement. Especially is, it true that all educational processes are of this sort; and according to their success in this particular must they be judged. (It is imperatively demanded, and never so strenuously as in our own time, that culture be basal. It must go to the bottom of a man’s nature and make him more a man. Mere surface adornment avails less and less). The culture demanded in any course of liberal education cannot be intelligently determined without a careful consideration of two questions, viz. What the being is, by whom, for whom, �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 12
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (354) been a matter of great labor involving a heavy correspondence and much labor in its arrangement. I felt bound to attend to the Library Fund and
Show more(354) been a matter of great labor involving a heavy correspondence and much labor in its arrangement. I felt bound to attend to the Library Fund and the Library Building. I fear there is no special interest for the University. There is enough of that passive interest that manifests itself in good resolutions and wishes and then gives the money to other objects. I have felt pained and mortified when I have read of the zeal manifested in behalf of Western colleges and of the large donations to their endowment. Our number of Patronizing Conferences is so large that the interest has too much diffused and but little responsibility is felt in any one section. Yet it is evident that the chief support of the University must come from the territory immediately around it. The strength and prosperity of the college is another reason for a want of sympathy.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 10
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (151) It is recommended that the next year should (151) commence Sept. 2nd as it would not be expedient to shorten the coming summer vacation. Many of
Show more(151) It is recommended that the next year should (151) commence Sept. 2nd as it would not be expedient to shorten the coming summer vacation. Many of this class of students more particularly interested have been consulted and this plan has received their unanimous approval. It is not designed to deprive indigent students of the privilege of teaching but to give it to them with less loss in scholarship and discipline than heretofore. The Winter Term with the Fall and Spring vacations will occupy 17 weeks a period amply sufficient for Teaching. All the students can be required to be in college during the Fall and Spring Terms. Those who teach will be absent one term the shortest, instead of a part of two, and their position as students will be definitely understood. By a proper arrangement (152) of the hours of recitation they can anticipate a part of the studies of the Winter Term or make up with the classes following them their omissions, inasmuch as in most cases it will not be necessary for them to be absent every winter. 2. Moden languages In accordance with the usages of most colleges the Modern Languages now constitute a part of the course in the University but while all other studies including even Hebrew for which less generally provision is made and taught without extra expense the students who elect the Modern Languages are required to pay a sum additional to the regular tuition sufficient to defray the whole expense of instruction in this department. This is generally and as we think properly regarded as unjust. We deem it inexpedient in view of the best interests of the University. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 15
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (189) There is reason to believe that no legal title exists to a portion of the property and that a portion is worthless. I would advise that a
Show more(189) There is reason to believe that no legal title exists to a portion of the property and that a portion is worthless. I would advise that a committee should be appointed to be composed of gentlemen residing in different sections of the territory who may devise a plan for the increase of the endowment. It is important that early and promt action should be secured.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.37
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Apr 13 1876 Paid to DW Camp Treas Amount received on Dr. Trues agency Dividend of Bank of Commerce On Term Bills Library Incidentals Room Rent Balance
Show moreApr 13 1876 Paid to DW Camp Treas Amount received on Dr. Trues agency Dividend of Bank of Commerce On Term Bills Library Incidentals Room Rent Balance over incidentals due on gas Joseph Cummings �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 13
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (154) who intend to devote themselves to the work of the Ministry. But few of them will ever attend our Theological Seminaries yet they would gladly
Show more(154) who intend to devote themselves to the work of the Ministry. But few of them will ever attend our Theological Seminaries yet they would gladly improve opportunity to make some more precise preparation for their future works. It is hoped that during the coming year arrangements may be made on the part of officers of the University to give such extra and voluntary instruction as the time and engagements of the students will allow them to receive.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 016: Annual Report 1873-1874, p. 9
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 007: Annual Report 1863-1864, p. 9
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(317) to secure funds for worthy objects but what fearful changes in commercial affairs may soon take place no one can foretell.

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 16
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (190) It may not be improper to allude to some of the embarrassments of the Institution. Difficulties that have existed have alienated some friends
Show more(190) It may not be improper to allude to some of the embarrassments of the Institution. Difficulties that have existed have alienated some friends and dimmed the ardor of others. It is hoped that kindness and conciliation manifested towards them and prudence and faithfulness in the management of affairs may win back their favor. The course indicated has produced some degree of local enmity which is believed to be chiefly owing to the course of some who might have been expected from their relation to the University to sustain its influence instead of using their power to destroy it. Their adverse influences we are confident are diminishing and will soon cease. The want of a very strong local influence has always been an embarrassment. The strongest friends of the Institution have resided at a distance from it and it may not be improper to state
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 010: Annual Report 1867-1868, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (378) tional considerations have only a secondary influence in determining college relations. If we would retain the young men of the church under
Show more(378) tional considerations have only a secondary influence in determining college relations. If we would retain the young men of the church under whose patronage the University is placed we must in respect to advantages the means of instruction and the number of Professors render it equal to other colleges and especially must effort be made to make it equal to those with whom which it is brought in direct competition. Lecturers Several years ago I suggested the importance of making provision to secure the services of distinguished men as special Lecturers. This arrangement would give greater variety to the courses and bring the students acquainted [\page] 1867-1868 70 with men distinguished in various Departments of Science and Literature. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (155) 4. Church scholarships The attention of the Joint Board is particularly requested to the consideration of the expedience of reserving an
Show more(155) 4. Church scholarships The attention of the Joint Board is particularly requested to the consideration of the expedience of reserving an additional number of cheap scholarships. The proportional number of students who pay tuition is yearly becoming less. Of the present number of students 85 pay no tuition. Nearly all who signify an intention of becoming members of the University urgently request the privileges of scholarships. By a rule of the University tuition is remitted to a certain number of indigent worthy students. The demand for favors of this character is constantly increasing. Other colleges grant similar favors and some give assistance in addition to gratuitous instruction. Judging from present indications it is probable that in a few years tuition in all our colleges will be free. Under such circumstances in as such as the majority
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (178) condition in consequence of the repairs. President's duties extra labors etc. The pressure of duties connected with my Department of
Show more(178) condition in consequence of the repairs. President's duties extra labors etc. The pressure of duties connected with my Department of Instruction, with extra labor in other classes, with the general oversight of the Institution internal and external and in the superintendence of repair in term time and during vacations has not allowed me to attend to many things I deem important. I have devoted as much time to visiting the Patronizing Conferences as appeared to be proper under the circumstances but I am persuaded that the interests of the University demand that more attention should be given to this work. Several of the Patronising Conferences have not been visited for several years. It is important that
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.1
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 007: Annual Report 1863-1864, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (311) 1863-64 50 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the JointBoard of Trustees and Visitors for the year ending July 21st 1864
Show more(311) 1863-64 50 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the JointBoard of Trustees and Visitors for the year ending July 21st 1864 Through the continued goodness of God we are enabled to represent the past year as one of prosperity. The usual exercises have been continued without interruption. The number of students enrolled is One Hundred Thirty Three. Of these 113 are professed pious and 35 are licensed preachers. The present graduating class numbers Twenty three. There have been connected with the class 49 members. Two while connected with the class, Mr. Asbury Caldwell and Mr. Waldo F. Vinal have died. The Merit Roll indicates that the scholarship of this class is high. As two professors were elected at the last session of the Board I take great pleasure in stating that they have discharged their duties in an able and faithful manner. They are highly respected by the students and have greatly added to the strength
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (222) is to be found in the good accomplished, and in the fact that nearly 700 young men have been here educated and have gone forth to do a noble
Show more(222) is to be found in the good accomplished, and in the fact that nearly 700 young men have been here educated and have gone forth to do a noble work for God and humanity. In justice to the present Trustees of the Permanent Fund it should be stated that the reports they have submitted are made in accordance with the plan they found in use. When no change in the value of property has taken place they have continued to report it as in former reports. The whole amount of property reported is $209,919.06 - Funds 136999.45. At the time of the transfer of the funds no legal evidence was presented in relation to $22555 of this sum and relative to the greater part of it there is no evidence of ownership on the part of the University. Inquiry has been made for such evidence but it has not as yet been found. The sum named as the value of the property must be regarded as nominal.
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