Box 2
Container
Contains 126 Results:
Knapp, Seaman A. Lake Charles, La. To O. P. Temple. Replying to Temple's request for names of men desirable for presidency, difficulty lies in finding man interested in, and trained for, both classical and technical education; educators as a rule advocating one or the other in open conflict; suggests Fairchild of Kansas, Lee of Miss., W. F. King of Cornell College, Ia. as fair-minded;
he himself qualified, but living in La. for health of his wife, and in business paying more than any college could; if called unanimously, might feel it his duty to consider; gives references (Pages 23-24), 1887 July 16
File — Box: 2, Folder: 98
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 16
Chatterton, Geo., Jr. Auburn, Ala. To O. P. Temple and other Trustees. Applying for position as instructor of mechanics (Page 25), 1887 July 16
File — Box: 2, Folder: 99
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 16
Pickel, J. M. Williamston, S.C. To John L. Moses, Knoxville, Tenn. Recommending A. Q. Holladay of Florida State Agricultural College for presidency, giving account of qualifications and training (Page 25), 1887 July 16
File — Box: 2, Folder: 100
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 16
Edgar, Geo. M. Fayetteville, Ark. To R. W. Douthat. Asks to have copy of Douthat's work sent by publishers when available; much pleased with outline; names vacancies in faculty, Mississippi University (Page 26), 1887 July 17
File — Box: 2, Folder: 101
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 17
Board of Trustees, University of Tennessee. Resolution adopted to offer presidency of U. of T. to C. W. Dabney, Jr.; terms of offer, powers to be granted. Two other copies, apparently rough drafts, with many erasures attached above (Page 27-29), 1887 July 18
File — Box: 2, Folder: 102
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 18
Knapp, S. A. Lake Charles, La. To O. P. Temple. Gives as additional references Mrs. Emma P. Ewing, now lecturing at Monteagle, Tenn (Page 31), 1887 July 19
File — Box: 2, Folder: 103
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 19
Birge, E. A. Madison, Wis. To O. P. Temple. Recommending H. H. Powers for professorship of modern languages (Pages 32-33), 1887 July 20
File — Box: 2, Folder: 104
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 20
Edgar, Geo. M. Fayetteville, Ark. To O. P. Temple. Asks to be considered for presidency, if board's pending offer is declines; gives references (Page 34), 1887 July 20
File — Box: 2, Folder: 105
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 20
Claxton, P. P. Asheville, N.C. To O. P. Temple. Understands chair of English and modern languages vacant; asks when election will be held (Page 34), 1887 July 20
File — Box: 2, Folder: 106
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 20
Heritage, Lucius. Madison, Wis. To O. P. Temple. Recommending H. H. Powers for professorship of modern languages (Page 35), 1887 July 21
File — Box: 2, Folder: 107
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 21
Murfee, E. H. Fayetteville, Ark. To Secretary Board of Trustees, University of Tennessee. With a view to possible application for presidency, asks when election will be made (Page 35), 1887 July 22
File — Box: 2, Folder: 108
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 22
Brewer, Orville. Chicago, (Ill.). To Secretary State University, Knoxville, Tenn. Recommending Dr. L. Griffin of Lake Forest, Ill. for presidency (Page 36), 1887 July 22
File — Box: 2, Folder: 109
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 22
Chatterton, Geo., Jr. Auburn, Ala. To O. P. Temple. Hopes Col Newman has been offered presidency and will accept; gives advice on choosing teacher of mechanics, pointing out mistakes made in other institutions (Pages 37-38), 1887 July 24
File — Box: 2, Folder: 110
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 24
Jones, R. D. Grinnell, Ia. To O. P. Temple. Wishes to be considered for presidency if board's pending offer is declines (Page 39), 1887 July 26
File — Box: 2, Folder: 111
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 26
Douthat, R. W. Kansas City, Mo. To Secretary of the Faculty, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Inquires as to vacancies in colleges of Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia to teach languages; is qualified to teach Romance, Germanic, Hebrew, Sanskrit and Japanese languages (Page 40), 1887 July 27
File — Box: 2, Folder: 112
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 27
Dabney, C. W. Raleigh. To O. P. Temple, University of Texas [sic], Knoxville, Tennessee. Letter confirming receipt of Board of Trustees resolutions. Dabney expects to make his decision about whether or not to accept the presidency at UT by the next week (Page 41), 1887 July 27
File — Box: 2, Folder: 113
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 27
Mussbaum, Henry. Ridgedale, Tenn. To (O. P. Temple). Inquires as to vacancies for teacher of French or German (Page 42), 1887 July 28
File — Box: 2, Folder: 114
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 28
Dabney, Chas. W., Jr. Lexington, Va. To O. P. Temple. Acceptance (of presidency of U. of T.). Telegram (Page 42), 1887 July 30
File — Box: 2, Folder: 115
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 July 30
Holladay, Alex. Q. Lake City, Fla. To O. P. Temple. Thanks Temple for clearness and candor of his letter, approves his effort to find a man as experienced in mechanics as in agriculture, which he himself is not (Page 43), 1887 August 3
File — Box: 2, Folder: 116
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 August 3
Douthat, R. W. Kansas City, Mo. To O. P. Temple. Applying for any vacancy that may occur in your faculty this year; experience and qualifications stated. Enclosure: testimonials by F. L. O. Roehrig, late of Cornell University (Page 44), 1887 August 4
File — Box: 2, Folder: 117
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents Note
From the Series:
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an...
Dates:
1887 August 4