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Columbian College in the District of Columbia

 Organization

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Alumni Class materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS2130-UA
Abstract

Collection includes scrapbooks, papers, diplomas, newspapers, textiles, and memorabilia from various sources associated with alumni of the University.

Dates: 1823-1998

Board of Trustees records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001
Abstract

Collection include meeting minutes (original and microfilm), correspondence, charters and by-laws, committee files, websites, and congressional documents relating to the University.

Dates: 1821-2003

Copies of University Charters and Recorder's Receipts, 07/25/1871-07/14/1910, bulk: 1904 - 1905

 Series
Identifier: RG0002 Series 53
Scope and Contents

This series contains copies of important charters and ordinances, as well as recorder's receipts from the District of Columbia's Office of the Recorder of Deeds, for the Columbian College and for The George Washington University.

Dates: 07/25/1871-07/14/1910; Majority of material found within 1904 - 1905

George Coffin papers

 Collection — Box UP0001
Identifier: MS2048
Abstract

Collection includes original political cartoons from Washington newspapers; lithographic reproductions of other political cartoons; original pen and ink illustrations of civil war stories; scrapbooks containing original political cartoons, lithographic reproductions of cartoons, original sketches, and newspaper clippings; diaries; and loose sketches and photographs. These materials date from 1858-1896.

Dates: 1858-1896

Lowell Joseph Ragatz papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: GW: 32882017119408]
Identifier: MS0887-UA
Abstract

Collection of handwritten notes from Washington newspapers that had articles dealing with the University and its history. This included commencements, advertisements, medical, law and other GW schools. The collection covers the years 1821 to 1872.

Dates: 1821-1872

Luther Rice papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS0260-UA
Abstract

Luther Rice (1783-1836) is regarded as the founder of Columbian College, now The George Washington University. Collection include correspondence financial ledgers, log books. His papers include promissory notes, financial documents, college building appeal, Baptist Documents, notebooks, diaries and other records. The collection covers the twenty year period between 1812 and 1832.

Dates: 1812-1832

University historical materials collection

 Collection
Identifier: RG0031
Abstract

This collection include photos, diplomas, invitations, newspapers, early land holdings, 19th century newspaper accounts of the early college, Civil War records, and memorabilia.

Dates: 1821-2012

Additional filters:

Type
Collection 6
Archival Object 1
 
Subject
Washington (D.C.) 6
Scrapbooks 3
Students 3
Audiotapes 2
Buildings 2