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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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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 007: Annual Report 1863-1864, p. 13
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(321) responsibility and the income of the University would be increased by the change. The Estimate of Property has been diminished by the omission
Show more�(321) responsibility and the income of the University would be increased by the change. The Estimate of Property has been diminished by the omission from the published Exhibit of Finances (of) several thousands of dollars which for years have been of merely nominal value. I have frequently called the attention of the Joint Board to these funds that yield no income and urged that measures should be adopted that would secure collection of all that has any value. It is probable now that no measures within our reach will secure any considerable amount. Several thousands of dollars are now enumerated in the Estimate of Property that are in my Judgement of merely nominal value.
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Title: Box 001, Folder 009: Annual report of Wesleyan University, 1865-1866
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 022: Notes and correspondence from Deborah S. Cummings, circa 1890-1899, p. 7
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Show moreuy Ny , we) , aa ‘ yt Wh ened tere ye te ; . P ——, / ‘i a fi 3 wh) i, ys 1 fh W a te r eg Cr, 7 C OS eS i“ sf aan <@ -tf fo ie, Peete € 4 WE ie LA ie iy ae ff for wr “Le GE PEP PP s ti. ttt aif Ay 620 ae Pe (a.— Lae “4/7 at 7 } LP . Jo ? é g fo * 2 ee 2 i fi fo A -P , Y V6 2-7 j , : ‘ tl er x - AQYy pa 4 wy vy Ase L-w Ff -2— 7 , ip fi, of” 2. ie al ZL fi ¢ �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 32
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Genessee College Lima Sept 24th 1857 Rev Laban Clark D.D. Dear Sir, I thank you for your kind letter and the confidence you have placed in me. I have
Show moreGenessee College Lima Sept 24th 1857 Rev Laban Clark D.D. Dear Sir, I thank you for your kind letter and the confidence you have placed in me. I have known the interest you have ever manifested in the welfare of the University and also how much its present prosperity is owing to your counsels and labors. I regret that my apparent hesitation has continued so (2) long but circumstances connected with this Institution have rendered it almost impracticable to give a decision. I have been much perplexed and embarrassed in determining what is my duty. I wish to lay aside all mere personal considerations as I should not deem it right in so important a case to be influenced by motives of money or pecuniary considera- tions. The opposition to my leaving Lima is very strong unexpectedly co, and I know not how to meet it. I am deeply interested in the welfare of the University and would do all (3) in my power to promote its interests but I cannot think my services are essential to its prosperity. My decision will probably be given in a few days. I am now anxiously waiting for certain information for which I have written. If the Joint Board at the time of the election considered me as committed by the representations that were made by my friends to accept the office I will accept and announce my decision accordingly. Whatever may be the result I hope it will be for the best. If called to Middletown I shall devote all my energies to the cause of religion and learning. With sentiments of highest respect, Yours truly, Joseph Cummings �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 006: Annual Report 1862-1863, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (293) where no difficulty exists, and the efficiency and value of the labors of the officer are well understood, will render the rule less offensive
Show more(293) where no difficulty exists, and the efficiency and value of the labors of the officer are well understood, will render the rule less offensive when it may be desirable not to reelect an officer who has failed to secure the confidence of the Corporation and other friends of the Institution. [\page] 1862-1863 44 I take great pleasure in reminding the Board of a fact now widely known that through the liberality of Oliver Cutts(?) Esq / new Rochelle N.Y. provision has been made that will enable the Board to fill the Depart.ment that has been several years vacant. It is hoped that this instance of noble generosity on the part of Mr. Cutts will stimulate many others to aid in securing a complete and permanent Endowment of the University. In view of the wants of the Institution it is recommended that
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.25
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Show moreoo i. een B/OO 7-2 oy, aes a ; oF ), b- & L110 [Ln Z ‘ : {ota fs 6A Be he 5~ 4 0 ~ 46 Uy NM fey fyb? % 7 7 ¢ a : 3 Cin WY LO ks : ies 4 _ ao re ene bre Lig Fe epee Le pore (Ph prrvp211e ty pvr #4 FO Opole �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.9
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Show more7 th 7 fee tie QD CHa ure, WY wr bd ee Bice ae ha pd tL be a bee fy Car rut ou L Vote fe OY UL U4 Ah Das hot- rhe ty sally Uk i whreKeriactd a cB | j erve gy te Aor —— no eee aes J thy : loud fu oe hey be. = “Qasr Wh wre wt ba } ee Fé ott bo 4 ran. kath ghey pbsusy hy Kane ru * Cobra heoic Mr, Se WA YADA oe. Gy! ha Ble ree (Aa, hp 5 aun par 2 ae a tan , a oad ee ) tx. Cho Ord LADS. ee b) a ay LL ho ne �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 007: Annual Report 1863-1864, p. 6
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (314) ruinously with that high standard of scholarship which it is the purpose of the Faculty to maintain. Olin professorship - Gymnasium [\page] 1863
Show more(314) ruinously with that high standard of scholarship which it is the purpose of the Faculty to maintain. Olin professorship - Gymnasium [\page] 1863-1864 51 I take pleasure in stating that the condition requiring a valid subscription of $2000 for a Gymnasium on which the Endowment of the Olin Professorship was promised has been fully met by a subscription of $3538 exceeding the sum required by $1538. The legal obligation for the proposed endowment of $2500 was promptly given and the interest on the sum has been duly paid. A beautiful and well furnished Gymnasium has ben erected, the cost of which owing to the increasing price of materials and labor after the plan of the building was formed has slightly exceeded the subscription but the charge paid for the use of the gymnasium will not only meet this debt but constitute a source of income to the Institution.
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Title: Box 001, Folder 011: Annual report of Wesleyan University, 1868-1869
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Wesleyan University. 6m ee is _Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In accordance with the usual custom, the following state- ment
Show moreWesleyan University. 6m ee is _Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In accordance with the usual custom, the following state- ment relative to the condition and prospects of the Wxs- LEYAN Universiry, is respectfully submitted to the patroni- izing Conferences. The number of students is one hundred and forty-eight, of whom one hundred and nineteen are professors of religion, and forty-seven are licensed preachers. It affords us great pleasure to state that the past year has been one of great prosperity in all the interests of the Insti- tution. | At the last Commencement, in addition to their previous I 36 mt gifts, Dante, Drew, Esq., of New-York, gave $70,000 and Isaac Ricu, Esq., of Boston, $55,000 to the endowment fund, making an increase of $125,000. The Astronomical Observatory has been completed and the new Telescope placed in position. This Telescope, made by Atvan Crank & Sons, of Cambridge, Mass., fully meets the promises of the makers and our expectations. It is in excellence, and all the appointments of a first class in- strument, the fourth Telescope in the world. There are but two in this country that are superior to it, and only one in Europe. � The Memor1aL CuaprEL was commenced last spring and has been enclosed. Work on it is now suspended for want of funds. There have been subscribed for this object, about $38,000, of which about $28,000 have been collected. In ad- dition to the present subscription, of which it is hardly prob- able the whole will be collected, there will be needed about $15,000 to complete the building. The plan and the ar- rangements of the Chapel have met with hearty and general approval. It is very important that this enterprise should speedily be completed, and the attention of the friends of the Institution is earnestly invited to it. Connected as it is with the hallowed associations of the centenary year, it has a strong claim on the Church that should not allow the memorial to be incomplete. It also appeals to patriots. It is a memo- rial of the patriotism and heroism of our Alumni and Stu- dents who fell in the struggle to preserve the nation’s life, and to vindicate our country’s cause. It is a debt due the noble dead and the bereaved living. During the past year several courses of lectures have been given before the University, by gentlemen not members of the Faculty, and it 1s expected that courses of lectures in various departments of literature: and science by eminent men, will hereafter constitute one of its advantages. Reports have not been made with sufficient definiteness to enable us to state the amount of the centenary gifts, which will in all probability fall far short of the expectations of the corporation and its earnest friends. We are confident a large sum has been promised, which is still due, and hope special efforts will be made to secure its prompt payment. The University still needs a large increase to its endow- ment and additional buildings, For the various departments �of the natural sciences there is a pressing need for better ac- commodation, and it is hoped that liberal means will be fur- nished for the erection of a building for this purpose. The attention of the friends of education is requested to the importance of founding scholarships in the University, the income of which shall be given to worthy young men in indigent circumstances, many of whom are now painfully “struggling with difficulties and embarrassed by debts that enfeeble their energies and prevent the good they would otherwise perform. Such have been the changes in the circumstances of the institution since the last report of the treasurer, that the usual detailed statement relative to its finances is omitted. We would state generally, that the whole property of the University is estimated at about $550,000. There have been given to it for various objects since 1863 about $370,000. This fact is a sufficient evidence of the high regard and con- fidence in which it is held. The Conference is requested to appoint two Visitors and give the President of the University notice of their appoint: ment. The next meeting of the Joint Board will be held on Tuesday, July 13th, at 9 o’clock, A. M. | Copies of this Report and Catalogues for the use of Com- mittees 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. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 18
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (192) has been a yielding to local influences in establishing Institutions not demanded by the wants of the [\page] 1858-1859 14 church, to which only
Show more(192) has been a yielding to local influences in establishing Institutions not demanded by the wants of the [\page] 1858-1859 14 church, to which only a partial endowment has been secured. ( ) the ( ) practicable it is probable that one large richly endowed University would exert a greater and more beneficial influence than all the colleges under the patronage of the M.E. church in the Eastern and Middle states. The greater economy in the expenses of education and the influence on the minds of the young derived from the large number of teachers and men devoted to literary pursuits are strong arguments in favor of such an arrangement. To the Wesleyan University in years past have been given the influence of the character and the best efforts of men whose memory will ever be sacred to the church. For it these good and wise
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 10
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Show moreI; silt ps Le 1 se NbhAdl tow Ck it fo APY fb oe es 7 hi ih. Mlln | lf. ‘ubeinsc. Lat HA tLAB> tel cme ME- Hak, en AVIA bre AMC. flor f frelaee pratfaee t4t2, De i te LLZtL ie = ./ZLe€. # A Fn Ar Pn f fon fstinctrc ll SPL, a FR nae res eh rie atani ead Aneto jai as A Dingle / eet CaP & EL: VP [Fa Getlivssin Jk Aho frac OL ri ell. Ca ( mein FP. Jere p06 DO A per tin fle > �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 016: Annual Report 1873-1874, p. 5
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (456) an agent. A satisfactory preliminary arrangement was made with him subject to the approval of the authorities of the church . As he was a member
Show more(456) an agent. A satisfactory preliminary arrangement was made with him subject to the approval of the authorities of the church . As he was a member of an Annual Conference the its recommendation was necessary to secure his appointment. I corresponded with the Presiding Elders and other members of the Conference and committed the further management of the matter to a member of the conference who is an officer of the College. The action of the conference was averse to his appointment and of course we did not secure his services. Considering the unfavorable condition of business generally which renders it exceedingly difficult to secure subscriptions, the short period allowed for the agency previous to this meeting and various other reasons nothing further has been done to [\page] 1873-1874 90 secure an agent. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 28
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 006: Annual Report 1862-1863, p. 10
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (299) suggest that the salaries of the Professors should be made Fifteen Hundred Dollars. I think the policy of the Institution should be to pay the
Show more(299) suggest that the salaries of the Professors should be made Fifteen Hundred Dollars. I think the policy of the Institution should be to pay the officers liberally and thus to hold them to a rigid account for the discharge of their duties. New Professorships It is to be hoped that the wishes of the Alumni and the friends of the Institution generally that the number of Professorships may soon be increased. This is necessary to meet the wants of the church and place its Institution fairly in competition with other colleges. The present is in many respects a peculiarly favorable time for an effort to w~n the funds requisite for this purpose. Notwithstanding the national trials and perils it is probable that there is more readiness than usual with wealthy men
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