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Title: Joseph Cummings Papers, 1851-1899
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Date: 1851
Notes: This collection is primarily comprised of Joseph Cummings' annual reports on Wesleyan University for the years 1857-1874, excepting the 1866-1867 school year. These reports contain censuses of Wesleyan's student body, including lists of students that have died or taken seriously ill during the school year. They also include Cummings' recommendation that women be admitted into Wesleyan and his suggestions for allocation of funds, most prominently with regards to building and maintaining a library. The collection also contains Cummings' correspondence, including with Julia Olin and W.O. Atwater (primarily regarding securing Atwater's employment), as well as Cummings' official acceptance of the position as president at Wesleyan University. Also included are several articles by Cummings, a petition against his resignation from the professorship, and his wife D.S. Cummings' correspondence. For more information, refer to the finding aid for the collection: http://wesleyan.edu/libr/schome/FAs/cu1000-89.xml.

Title: Item 002 - Abstract of Annual Report for year 1848-49
Notes: Written by John Johnston, Registrar. Includes description of Wesleyan's real and moveable property.

Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 8
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 34
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 1
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: 1857-1858 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board Aug 2nd 1858 It affords me great pleasure to meet for the first time
Show more1857-1858 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board Aug 2nd 1858 It affords me great pleasure to meet for the first time in an official relation the Joint Board of the University and in accordance with established usage to present reports relative to the institution. Circumstances rendered it impracticable for me to enter on my duties here before the middle of the Spring Term. As soon as released from existing engagements I came to Middletown although I should hive greatly preferred to enter on my duties at the beginning of a year or at least at the commencement of a term The thoughtfulness and kindness of my associates and the cordiality and good will manifested by the students removed in a great degree the embarrassment and difficulty that otherwise would have existed in this connection. I �
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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 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 5
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 7
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 6
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Z fn 4 — - — 9 Whe aifecctiper) Peerzerwl prrecle— y/ \ be f fp ff fre fr e~ wh L~ Libs Bae LAE V2. me 2 <r oe ¥ CS ~ A oe tp rpht bile ZAt) 424,
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 28
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (169) A suitable building for the accommodation of the departments of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and Natural History is also [\page] 1857-1858 7
Show more(169) A suitable building for the accommodation of the departments of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and Natural History is also [\page] 1857-1858 7 needed Our present building is not suitable and cannot be made thus. Several of the leading colleges have recently secured such accommodations for their departments as (to) render them peculiarly attractive and it is important that we should present similar privileges. We should not in any respect make it a sacrifice to attend our own literary (?) Institutions. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 20
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (161) are confident enough to do what our obligations require. Our buildings and arrangements for instruction have too much the aspect of a declining
Show more(161) are confident enough to do what our obligations require. Our buildings and arrangements for instruction have too much the aspect of a declining Institution whose friends are doubtful whether its existence can long be continued. Within a few years a great change has taken place in the arrangement for inspection in Institutions of the highest grade and also in schools of a primary rank and I respectfully submit that those who are familiar with the accommodations furnished by more recent colleges, by many Academies and especially those under the [\page] 1857-1858 5 patronage of our church, with the buildings and the conveniences of public schools on inspecting our buildings with their dilapidated doors worn out floors and broken stairways and the accommodations for recitations will not pronounce them respectable or proper. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 12
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (153) We recommend therefore that no extra charge hereafter be made for instruction in the Modern Languages and thus until such [\page] 1857-1858 3
Show more(153) We recommend therefore that no extra charge hereafter be made for instruction in the Modern Languages and thus until such [\page] 1857-1858 3 time as a professor shall be elected to the department the Prudential Committee be authorized to provide for instruction in this department. 3. Scientific course. Theology etc. It is proposed to give more definiteness to our Scientific course and so to arrange it as to meet the wants of a large class of young men who not having the time or the means of completing a full college course wish to secure a good English Education together with some knowledge of Greek, Hebrew and Theology. It is believed there are many in the church for whom such provision should be made. There (are) in college about forty Preachers and an additional number �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 9
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (150) are unnecessarily absent. It has become the custom to go out and teach. It is a pleasant way in which to spend the Winter months. Under these
Show more(150) are unnecessarily absent. It has become the custom to go out and teach. It is a pleasant way in which to spend the Winter months. Under these circumstances the following arrangement of Terms is proposed The Fall Term shall commence on the Third Thursday of August " " close Nov. 17 Its length will be 13 weeks Fall Vacation 3 weeks Winter Term will commence Dec. 9th " " close March 5 Length 12 weeks Spring Vacation 2 weeks Spring Term will commence March 17th " " close June 22 Commencement Third Wednesday of June Summer Vacation 8 weeks This arrangement will make the college year 39 weeks, one week longer than heretofore.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (145) met with commendable zeal for the interests of the University. The distinguished ability with which my worthy and highly esteemed colleague Dr.
Show more(145) met with commendable zeal for the interests of the University. The distinguished ability with which my worthy and highly esteemed colleague Dr. Johnston discharged the duties of the President would indicate that it was not necessary to call any other one to that office. Especial commendation is due to Professor Lane for assuming the responsibility of sustaining two departments and performing a large amount of extra labors. I here introduce with pleasure an extract from records of the Faculty as expression of their views relative to this I extra service. �
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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 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 30
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (171) Preaching in the College Chapel It may be of interest to the Joint Board to know that during the past term the former usage of the University
Show more(171) Preaching in the College Chapel It may be of interest to the Joint Board to know that during the past term the former usage of the University relative to preaching in the college chapel has been restored. In this service I have been cordially and generously assisted by the members of the faculty who are preachers. It is our purpose to continue this practice and we hope much good will result from it. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 33
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (174) Candidates of more than three years standing (no list on page 174) Honorary degrees The faculty present for concurrence the recommendation for
Show more(174) Candidates of more than three years standing (no list on page 174) Honorary degrees The faculty present for concurrence the recommendation for the Honorary Degree of Master of Arts the following seniors (no list included) [\page] 1857-1858 8 Respectfully submitted Joseph Cummings
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 001, Folder 001: 1857-1858, p. 32
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (173) The following graduates of the University of three years standing are presented for concurrence with the faculty in a recommendation for the
Show more(173) The following graduates of the University of three years standing are presented for concurrence with the faculty in a recommendation for the degree of Master of Arts (no list included) �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 002: Annual Report 1858-1859, p. 1
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (175) 1858-1859 9 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board for this year ending June 22, 1859 to the . .mm. In presenting
Show more(175) 1858-1859 9 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board for this year ending June 22, 1859 to the . .mm. In presenting this Annual Report it is proper that grateful acknowledgement should be made to God for the tokens of his favor and the many blessings received. The past year has been one of prosperity. There has been harmony among the officers and good order and diligence manifested by the students. The general health of the members of the University has been good. One young man Mr. Powell died soon after entering the Freshman class. The changes authorized by the Joint Board have been adopted and much good has resulted from them. A greater degree of system and thoroughness in study have been secured and the interests of the Institution generally promoted.
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