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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 23
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(365) All of which is respectfully submitted Joseph Cummings

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 35
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Dec 15 1865 Mr. W.O. Atwater Dear Sir It will afford me pleasure to render you any assistance in my power. Had you written to me at an earlier period
Show moreDec 15 1865 Mr. W.O. Atwater Dear Sir It will afford me pleasure to render you any assistance in my power. Had you written to me at an earlier period I could have referred you to several situations which I think would have pleased you. Just at this present time I know of no situation. It is rather late in the season. As you wish to be engaged for only a part of a year you cannot readily find a situation in an Academy as they do not usually engage teachers for so short a period. I will remember your application. Please keep me informed relative to your prospects. My absence will explain the delay in answering your letter-— I send you a letter of recommendation which I hope will be satisfactory and useful. Yours truly Joseph Cummings Dec 15th 1865 This may certify that Mr. W.O. Atwater is a regular graduate of this Institution and that he sustains an irreproachable moral character and a very high reputation as a scholar. He is well qualified and well adapted to succeed as a teacher. He has good natural abilities and a good degree of energy and force of character and is well calculated to succeed in whatever he may engage. I recommend him as worthy of the confidence of all with whom he may be associated. Joseph Cummings President of Wes. University �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 17
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Church, demand that this Institution should be made equal in all respects to those under the patronage of other Churches. An increase of the funds of
Show moreChurch, demand that this Institution should be made equal in all respects to those under the patronage of other Churches. An increase of the funds of the University is greatly needed, in order that new pro- fessorships may be established and an increase of the facilities for instruction may be secured. Attention is called to the terms on which Scholarships are now offered for sale. A transferable Scholarship securing fifteen years tuition, is sold for - - - $ 50 00 A Scholarship securing similar privileges for fifty years, for . 100 00 The highest advantages of education are thus brought within the reach of all. It is important that due influence should be used to induce young men of our Church, who desire a collegiate education, to become members of our own institutions. Many advantages that will result from this course, and considerations intimately connected with their present and future success will readily occur to any one who will give attention to this subject. The Education Societies connected with the Conferences, having for their object to aid young men who propose to devote themselves to the work of the ministry, are especially recommended to your cordial and earnest support. A large proportion of our Students are dependant on their own exertions for the means of securing an education. To this class the New England Education Society has rendered essential aid and has accomplished a noble work. It is greatly to be desired that a large fund should be placed at the disposal of this and similar societies. The Conference is requested to appoint the usual number of Visitors and to continue their favor and support for an Institution which has for its object the promotion of true learning and piety. Copies of the last financial Exhibit are submitted with this statement. In behalf of the Wesleyan University, respectfully submitted. JOSEPH CUMMINGS. MIDDLETOWN, Marcu 1860. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (345) The Average Scholarship of the class is unusually high as of all connected with it an unusual number of the best scholars have remained. From
Show more(345) The Average Scholarship of the class is unusually high as of all connected with it an unusual number of the best scholars have remained. From rumors and indications it is probable that (an)unusually large class will enter this coming year. As the Funds of the Institution will not permit the employment of the requisite number of teachers for the division of our classes we have more reason to dead the difficulty a large class would bring than the mortification of a small one. Faculty As a Faculty we have been unusually afflicted the past year Dr. Johnston's health failed early in the past year. For awhile he was dangerously sick and there was little expectation that he would recover but through the interposition of Divine Providence he as been partially restored. He has been able to teach only �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 20
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (362) Candidates for Degrees The President and Faculty recommend that the degree of Bachelor of Arts be conferred on the following gentlemen
Show more(362) Candidates for Degrees The President and Faculty recommend that the degree of Bachelor of Arts be conferred on the following gentlemen constituting the Graduating Class. (printed list) The following Gentlemen are recommended for the degree of Master of Arts in course --Ambrose Blunt --W. Dempster Chase --George Walter Cook --Everett Kent Dexter --George L. Edwards
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.11
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: AVeslepan tniversity, Middletown, com Joh 2 eee Af lh i �

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 014: Annual Report 1871-1872, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (409) improve the Recitation Rooms in this building. The Spire of the Memorial Chapel through the generosity of George I. Seney Esq has been completed
Show more(409) improve the Recitation Rooms in this building. The Spire of the Memorial Chapel through the generosity of George I. Seney Esq has been completed. The cost was a little in excess of $2500 the sum named but he generously and without solicitation paid the whole. A new Bell of a very superior tone weighing 2587 pounds has been given by one of the Alumni. Watson C. Squires Esq. Secretary of the Remington FireArms Company. A very [\page] 1871-1872 78 superior Clock made by Howard & Co. was presented by Hon Jacob A. Casper(?) . They are so useful that we could not now dispense with them. We have also secured by gifts an Organ for our Memorial Chapel; towards this the students subscribed about $1035. A generous subscription of $500 was received from E. Remington Esq. of NY
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 13
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 39
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (247) relative to the wants of efficiency and success in [\page] 1859-1860 30 maintaining some of the Departments. Such a complaint is far too general
Show more(247) relative to the wants of efficiency and success in [\page] 1859-1860 30 maintaining some of the Departments. Such a complaint is far too general for the interests of the Institution and constitutes a serious embarrassment to its influence. It is believed that many students are deterred from coming here by this cause. It is of course a proper subject for inquiry whether these complaints are well founded. All the Departments should be filled by men who deserve the favor and confidence of the community. It is the duty of the Join Board to make all proper investigations and to remedy the evil so far as lies in their power. It may be proper to state this subject was referred to in my last report but that a late hour the passage was stricken out and omitted in its presentation . In all questions relating to the church
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 13
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(221) Finances As a subject of special importance I call your attention to the state of the Finances. A general statement will be found in the
Show more�(221) Finances As a subject of special importance I call your attention to the state of the Finances. A general statement will be found in the Financial Exhibit, copies of which have been placed in your hands. It should be understood that nearly all the funds under the control of the Corporation had been expended before the effort to secure the $100,000 was made. 1859-1860 22 Had all the funds given at different times been bestowed at one time, a large fund would have been secured as an endowment. But for many years the Institution was under the necessity of using these funds to meet current expenses or the operations of the college must have been suspended. No complaint so far as I know has ever been made of any perversion of funds. Should it be asked what has become of them, the answer is they have been expended and the result
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 26
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: I have not felt at liberty to devote as much time to visiting conferences as the interests of the University require. I can find time for additional
Show moreI have not felt at liberty to devote as much time to visiting conferences as the interests of the University require. I can find time for additional duties here should it be necessary but from the nature of this case cannot attend to the duties that need attention here and spend a large portion of the time abroad. I have felt constrained for the reasons already stated to decline invitations to visit Academies and churches although I regard it as very important that a reasonable number of such calls should be accepted. Many of my duties are very distasteful. I hope the time may come when the care of many details and much of the drudgery now connected with my position may be removed.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 11
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (185) that it should hold a high rank and not be inferior to others in its endowment and its facilities for instruction. The North East and the N.Y.
Show more(185) that it should hold a high rank and not be inferior to others in its endowment and its facilities for instruction. The North East and the N.Y. Conferences at their last sessions appointed committees to devise the means for increasing its endowment it (sic) is believed that other conferences will respond cordially to any effort they may make and engage in their plans so far as they mmY require cooperation. It is evident that an endowment that would once have well sustained a college is now insufficient. Salaries and other expenses are nearly double what they were years ago. This increased expense has resulted from changes that have been going on in the commercial world chiefly from the marked decline in the relative value of money. Political economists assure us that this decline may be expected to continue for several years to come.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Wesleyan University. Middletown, Conn., LA Sl 1s73 �

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 012: Annual Report 1869-1870, p. 10
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (402) It is recommended that the Honorary Degree of A.M. be conferred on Harmon Niles Milton S. Terry William T. Worth It is recommended that the
Show more(402) It is recommended that the Honorary Degree of A.M. be conferred on Harmon Niles Milton S. Terry William T. Worth It is recommended that the Degree of Doctor of Divinity be conferred on Rev Nathaniel Judson Burton " Shadrach L. Bowman " William Antliff It is recommended that the degree of L.L.D. be conferred on Gen. Edward R.S. Canby Prof Silas Lawrence Loomis Joseph Cummings President [\page] [print copy] �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 7
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (347) aged with commendable zeal to discharge the duties of his office. Still further the wife of the of the professor (sic) of Mathematics has been
Show more(347) aged with commendable zeal to discharge the duties of his office. Still further the wife of the of the professor (sic) of Mathematics has been and still is seriously sick. Under these circumstances we are thankful we have succeeded so well. Professor Harrington's Professorship Vacant Professor Harrington has served as a professor five years and by the rules of the Board his office is vacant. He is a worthy man a good scholar and an able teacher. It has been the custom of the Board to appoint a Committee in similar cases. Whereas in this case there can be no necessity for such a Committee the precident will be very convenient should a case arise that require careful investigation.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 006: Annual Report 1862-1863, p. 23
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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