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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (284) review of the Board having confidence that they will not allow improper influences to control their decision. Five years ago this summer I was
Show more(284) review of the Board having confidence that they will not allow improper influences to control their decision. Five years ago this summer I was elected President of the Wesleyan University and four years ago last March I entered on the duties of the office. I accepted the office with great reluctance knowing well the difficulties to be encountered. Very many important changes in the mode of conducting the affairs of the University have been made and their influence has been highly beneficial. It was to be expected that in incurring these changes opposition would be encountered. There is reason for thankfulness it has been no greater.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 9
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(353) I have done what I could for this course. I made arrangements to secure visits to an unusually large number of Conferences and secured from
Show more�(353) I have done what I could for this course. I made arrangements to secure visits to an unusually large number of Conferences and secured from them resolutions very favorable to the University. I have written many letters and sent out a large number of circulars and have [made] arrangements to send out thousands of additional circulars. I have received several letters asking what we are doing and intimating it would b well for us to be in earnest and active. I am sorry no more has been done but it has been an unusually severe year. Instead of the relief that was implied in the resolutions of the Board last year my labor has ben much more severe than usual. In addition to the regular duties of my office and Department I have prepared the Annual Catalogue . This is but a small matter but I have also prepared the General Catalogue which has
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 10
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (280) It is believed that the objects of the Reading Room can be much better secured should it be placed under the care of the Institution and that
Show more(280) It is believed that the objects of the Reading Room can be much better secured should it be placed under the care of the Institution and that the debt may be discharged by the income from the room. I recommend that the Reading Room should be placed under the care of the President and that a charge for its use should be made in the Term bills of the students.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 007: Annual Report 1863-1864, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (312) and influence of the Faculty. I judge it proper for me to state in this connection with reference to my association with the Faculty that the
Show more(312) and influence of the Faculty. I judge it proper for me to state in this connection with reference to my association with the Faculty that the various Departments are filled by able men who are giving earnest attention to their appropriate works. I am confident that much may be expected from their industry ability and scholarship. In thoroughness of scholarship in the good order and moral character of its students and in all the essentials of a good college so far as relates to instruction the Wesleyan University needs no apology from its friends nor need it suffer in comparison with the best colleges in the country. Our course of study is sufficiently extensive and varied. The prominence given to Modern Languages and to Hebrew offers peculiar advantages to different classes of students. In no college is there more and in few colleges is there as much work accomplished as in this. There are two serious and embarrassing difficulties with which
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 007: Annual Report 1863-1864, p. 8
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (316) When Mr. Rich promises to erect a suitable building to correspond to the library Fund no questions must be asked as to its character cost or
Show more(316) When Mr. Rich promises to erect a suitable building to correspond to the library Fund no questions must be asked as to its character cost or style. There is a sufficient guarantee that it will be all the friends of the Institution would desire. I wish to call special attention to this generous and noble offer in order that the Joint Board may make a suitable acknowledgement and that measures may be devised to aid the Alumni who cannot reasonably be expected to raise the needed amount from their own numbers. I think an agent should be employed who shall act under the authority of the Alumni and the Joint Board. I presume a communication will be received from the Alumni that may indicate their view relative to the proper course to be pursued. It is important that prompt and energetic measures should be used to secure this Fund. It is not now an unfavorable time
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 018: Library-related papers, 1867-1870, p. 6
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 8
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Show moreee foe hs b, cae, Von Type ee bj ne i pated a Cpa ology = Deh & Afb Lae. Oe Mee ee C7227 1177 eter a as ees Lo ae EZ22L24CLZ2141 Ao mens ne even SOS SI at 7 Ai fet Le, see OO CLL ie a P41 ee fon a it oak ee cd Lie Liar oe i. Pee oe pref Gia SS aes 22S aed Zot �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 014: Annual Report 1871-1872, p. 11
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (416) Lands to be sold--Lands to be bought After reflection I earnestly recommend that the land on High Street which Mrs. Hubbard has given should be
Show more(416) Lands to be sold--Lands to be bought After reflection I earnestly recommend that the land on High Street which Mrs. Hubbard has given should be sold and that the lot of land lying on the South side of Cross Street be purchased. The lot of which I recommend the purchase lies near to the college property being separated by a street. It is every way desirable and will be needed. It is to be feared that it will be sold in small lots to persons who will build inferior houses and greatly diminish the appearance of the surroundings of the college. The future of the college will require that the square on which it stands should belong to it and the lots on the opposite side of the streets surrounding it. I hope the Trustees will examine into this matter and give the subject careful attention. The generous gift will enable us to secure
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 009: Annual Report 1865-1866, p. 15
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (357) that a tower should be built in front of the Boarding Hall and on the top of it the Astronomical Observatory should be placed. The objections
Show more(357) that a tower should be built in front of the Boarding Hall and on the top of it the Astronomical Observatory should be placed. The objections which were made at the time this proposition was made I did not then regard as sound. I find that arrangements almost precisely similar have been made at the Yale Scientific School. I would respectfully ask that authority should be given to repair the building by shingling the roof adding a proper cornice and that a proper tower should be built for of the kind and for the purposes indicated. The Square and the Hill West of Mt. Vernon St. I renew the suggestion that it is very desirable that the whole square containing the college property and the Hill lying West of the College Cemetery should belong to the College. The time will come when this property must be secured but the prosperity
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (144) would also acknowledge my obligations to resident officers of the Joint Boards and of the Trustees and especially to Dr. Laban Clark and Wm.J.
Show more(144) would also acknowledge my obligations to resident officers of the Joint Boards and of the Trustees and especially to Dr. Laban Clark and Wm.J. Trench, esq. for attention and cooperation in securing such changes as I deemed absolutely essential. The past year has been one of harmony among the officers and students and one of great prosperity. The Graduating Class numbers 28 and the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman class number 116. The demeanor of the students has been characterized by great propriety and there has been diligence in study and carefulness in attention to all required duties. It is believed that no institution in the land has a better class of students or those more generally governed by high moral and religious principles. It may not be improper for me to allude to the labors of the faculty. They were placed under peculiarly embarrassing circumstances at the commencement of this year which they
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 15
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (peel on Ae DE Co por ow ODE a ee A oo a (lV ee LER LEEI TE ant te Afni] elvan ret DO brick lan (Ett 11 oaaed i lease es ee ee A141 ee sy ne ae “ Api
Show more(peel on Ae DE Co por ow ODE a ee A oo a (lV ee LER LEEI TE ant te Afni] elvan ret DO brick lan (Ett 11 oaaed i lease es ee ee A141 ee sy ne ae “ Api ARAL A AAS (LtADZ ee ee) eth SA? 2t72-H Pes. ee bad = np | Oo Ja Oe Pi | oe Fe DE Wood, : eee teed Bed phe Ot FA Bierce va Se tie , : -2eMierpeii2.</ Dy ME fe fo Foe See I: $IV0 ZA feof ee eh Spt Re (fis esac ev ig prow peti te Cte �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 015: Annual Report 1872-1873, p. 2
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (432) We are now compelled to divide classes into small sections and each section costs as much time of the teachers as the whole class would demand
Show more(432) We are now compelled to divide classes into small sections and each section costs as much time of the teachers as the whole class would demand in the same department. There will not be a need of large expenditures on the college buildings as they are in good condition. We are now compelled to divide classes into small sections where elective courses of study are presented and each section requires as much time and attention as would the whole class in the same department. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 11
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (219) has been disappointment and chagrin at the accomodations presented. Formerly denominational influences led young men of our church to seek the
Show more(219) has been disappointment and chagrin at the accomodations presented. Formerly denominational influences led young men of our church to seek the privileges of our own institutions, on account of the annoyances and discomforts experienced elsewhere, but a more commendable and liberal spirit now prevails and full opportunity is given for the enjoyment of religious preferences. It is now the case that many sons of members and of ministers of our church are educated in colleges under the control of other denominations. In many cases as a result of this, their influence to a great extent if not wholly is lost to our church. The time has come when this Institution should be placed in the position designed by its founders. An institution of the highest grade with ample endowment is demanded. Nowhere at so little expense and under so favorable circumstances can this object be realized.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.17
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: We Sie ye UNIVERSITY, ps ff “Y Ay A, . a Mbidd Lard, Camm. 5 Lecqust, AE 72. of DEAR BROTHER: We earnestly solicit your personal influence in favor of
Show moreWe Sie ye UNIVERSITY, ps ff “Y Ay A, . a Mbidd Lard, Camm. 5 Lecqust, AE 72. of DEAR BROTHER: We earnestly solicit your personal influence in favor of the WESLEYAN Universiry. The case is urgent. The Corporation cannot recede from the advanced position taken, and cannot maintain it without a large increase of funds. We request you to aid the Institution : 1. By recommending it, and advising students to seek its advantages. We will furnish you with Catalogues and such other information as you may desire. 9. By sending to us the names of men of large means and liberal views, from whom large eifts may be expected, and also the names of those from whom, with good prospect of success, we may solicit subscriptions for a limited time, to meet current expenses. 3. We urge you to recommend, as you have opportunity, the mode of investment we propose, whereby the University will ultimately gain property, and the donors the income for as long a period as they may choose. We are fully confident the University will be sustained. The time of uncertainty relative to its success has past. In beauty, healthfulness, and other natural ad rantages of location, in thoroughness of scholar- ship, and strength of moral influences, it is unsurpassed. It is connected with important interests and with names held in highest favor by the Church. Its past success gives encouragement to expect greater resources and influence in the future. It will afford us great pleasure to hear from you and to receive any suggestions in aid of our cause. Yours Truly, JOSEPH CUMMINGS, President of Wesleyan University. �
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Title: Box 001, Folder 013: Annual report of Wesleyan University, 1870-1871
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: OLIN LIBRARY | WESLEYAN COLLECTION 4 wane 10 the Conference of the M. EB. Church. Annual THE following general statement is respectfully submitted as
Show moreOLIN LIBRARY | WESLEYAN COLLECTION 4 wane 10 the Conference of the M. EB. Church. Annual THE following general statement is respectfully submitted as the Annual Report of the Weslevan University, to the Patronizing Conferences, The number of students is one hundred and fifty-six, of whom one hundred and thirty-six are profes- sors of religion, and forty-three Licensed Preachers. The Institution is steadily increasing in influence, resources and facilities for instruction. The enter- prises previously commenced, have been carried forward during the year as rapidly as circumstances would permit, and it is expected that the MrmorrAL CuapEy and the ORANGE Jupp HAtLu or NATURAL ScrENCE will be dedicated with appropriate ceremonies during Commencement Week. The work on the MemortaL Cuapen has been delayed for want of funds and its completion will depend on the prompt payment of the amount promised. A very valuable and complete set of Casts of Fossils, prepared by Prof. H. A. WArp. has recently been * 3 “ « procured, which will add greatly to the attractiveness and the facilities of instruction of the department of Natural History. At the last meeting of the Joint Board of Trustees and Visitors, the new Charter granted by the Legislature of Connecticut, was accepted, and Trustees were elected in accordance with its provisions by the Joint Board and the Alumni, and it now remains for the Patronizing Conferences to complete the organization by selecting the number of Trustees respectively assigned them. The Charter provides that each Patronizing Conference is entitled to one Trustee who must be elected by ballot. A copy of the new Charter is herewith transmitted, in which will be found a full statement of the powers, duties and 7 term of office of the ‘Trustees. The Conference is respectfully requested to elect one Trustee in accordance with the provisions of the Charter, and to give notice of his election to the President of the University. The Corporation will meet at 9 o’clock A. M.,on Tuesday July 18. Copies of this Report, of the Charter, and Catalogues for the use of the Committee on Education have been forwarded to the Pastor of the Church in which the Conference holds its session. Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH CUMMINGS, President of the Wesleyan University. MIDDLETOWN. MaArcH 1871. � DANIEL STILLMAN ALFORD, ELDON BENJAMIN BIRDSEY, BYRON ALDEN BRooks, JOHN HARRISON COCAGNE, ALBERT BARNARD CRAFTS, | Watson THOMAS DUNMORE, | | } | ROBERT W. CARR FARNSWORTH, THEODORE E. Hancock, GEORGE INGRAHAM, ROBERT W, JONES, Watson Ext Knox, JoHN HENRY LOWMAN, JouN HUNTER MILLER, GEORGE Watson NEwrTon, ALBERT PEARNE PALMER, WILBUR Fisk Porrsr, EDWARD AMASA RANSOM, EDGAR MONCENA SMITH, NorMAN J. SQUIRES, GEORGE STORRS WENTWORTH, WILLIAM FREDERICK WHITCHER, CLARENCE WILLIAMS, CE JOSEPH RAND Woop. : � � �
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Title: Box 001, Folder 006: Annual report of Wesleyan University, 1862-1863
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 18
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 7
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (215) the (sic) effort for general subscriptions and give my attention to the immediate duties of my office. Various circumstances combined to render
Show more(215) the (sic) effort for general subscriptions and give my attention to the immediate duties of my office. Various circumstances combined to render the past year unfavorable for such an effort. Businessmen have not yet fully recovered from recent financial losses and reverses. A large number of those from whom we should expect aid have given liberally to the University - which now holds obligations against them on which interest is paid. They state that when these obligations were given they were assured that the University would be in a good condition and would not need further help for many years. The friends of another Literary Institution have sought and are still seeking to divide the interest in favor of education. They have kept at a heavy expense agents employed in collecting funds. They rely chiefly in their applications for aid in our �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 008: Annual Report 1864-1865, p. 16
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (340) Candidates for Degrees The President and Faculty recommend that the Degree of Bachelor of Arts should be conferred on the following gentlemen
Show more(340) Candidates for Degrees The President and Faculty recommend that the Degree of Bachelor of Arts should be conferred on the following gentlemen members of the Graduating Class. (list) The following gentlemen are recommended for the Degree of Master of Arts in Course. Andrew Purdy Aiken William Ranney Baldwin Henry Ward Bennett Henry Martin Blake John Merrill Caldwell Henry Lester Dickenson
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 003: Annual Report 1859-1860, p. 19
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (227) proper or safe to use invested funds to meet ordinary expenses. I would therefore distinctly recommend that the funds either be increased or
Show more(227) proper or safe to use invested funds to meet ordinary expenses. I would therefore distinctly recommend that the funds either be increased or that the expenses of the Board of Instruction should be diminished. The measure that would occur to some, a reduction of salaries, I cannot think would for a moment for various considerations be contemplated. For myself and I presume I speak the sentiments of others in the Faculty - I would much rather perform much extra labor than allow a diminution of the facilities of instruction or inattention to the neatness and good order of the buildings and all other means that should contribute to the comfort of the students and the cultivation of good habits and a refined taste, which must be regarded as an indispensable part of a good education.
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