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"Let the Tree of Knowledge be just as accessible as God has made the Tree of Life."
Part of Dr. Lord's speech when he reveals that the University "shall be open to students of both the sexes."
"Students Stage Sit-In At Galpin"
This is an article from the Wooster Daily Record on April 20, 1989. It covered the protest, now known as the Galpin Takeover, put on by both Black and white students after a series of violent incidences against people of color on campus. Noted as a…
"The University and the Students"
Article in the Wayne County Democrat attacking the Wooster Weekly Republican for their pessimistic attitude toward the University of Wooster.
"The University Boys Are Full of Fun"
A playful blurb from the Wooster Democrat three years after the University opened its doors indicates the town’s response to the new school.
Announcement of the Willard Literary Society in The Wooster Voice 1901
The Willard Society, an all-female literary group, gave accounts of their previous meetings each week in The Wooster Voice. Their announcements included the names of the different talks and reviews and the names of the women who gave them.
Article in The Daily Record "Merchant Happy About Degree; Wants No Fuss" 1964
The Daily Record interviewed Herman and he was honored but had wanted to keep it secret. The store and the college had a long standing relationship with many of the students and their parents shopping at Freedlander’s.
Article in The University Voice, "Together Asleep: Death of Miss Mary Irish- Memorial Services in Chapel" 1886
The article discusses President Scovel’s address at the university chapel for Mary Irish, who was a student at the University before she became ill. The tight bond between the sisters was remarked upon and Annie B. Irish took care of Mary until her…
Bitter's Bottle, 1966
A sketch of the original Old Main building, focusing on the awkward middle section that the townspeople nicknamed "Bitter's Bottle," because it looked so much like a pill bottle.
Building Proposals for the University of Wooster, 1868
This advertisement in the Wayne County Democrat from February 13, 1868 shows the urgency to build a university, and the Trustees’ feelings that the school should be built by Wooster citizens.
Compton Tombstone
Elias Compton served as dean at the College of Wooster and had three sons, Karl, Arthur, and Wilson, who went on to gain distinction.
Dr. Lord's Inauguration
Front page of transcript of Dr. Lord's Inaugural Address
Ephraim Quinby, Jr.
Ephraim Quinby, Jr., one of Wooster’s richest and most prominent citizens in the late 19th century. He not only led the effort to build the University, but donated the land for the new school.
Form Letter from President Holden Thanking Subscribers for Donating to Rebuilding Efforts 1902
In the letter, President Holden thanked people for donations and informed them that they had helped meet the conditions set forth by Andrew Carnegie, which allowed the University to receive $100,000.
Front Page of President Lord's Inaugural Address, 1870
Front page of a pamphlet recording President Lord's Inaugural Address.
John Kauke
John Kauke, one of Wooster’s prominent citizens. He was one of the leaders of a money-raising campaign to build the University of Wooster.
Jonas O. Notestein Tombstone
One of the College of Wooster’s prominent early professors who taught Latin and Greek from 1873 to 1928. After his death, his daughter, Lucy L. Notestein, compiled a book of his notes on the college, Wooster of the Middle West, published in 1972.
Letter from Howard Irish to Lucy Notestein Concerning Annie B. Irish's Life 1931
Howard Irish, Annie’s brother, described her life including her studies at Johns Hopkins University. Their father, O.H. Irish, served as Consul General in Saxony, which is where she studied German and French Literature. She eventually worked as a…
Lowry Tombstone
Howard Lowry: The College of Wooster president responsible for adding the requirement of Independent Study to the curriculum.
Old Main Building, 1884
Photo taken for a "Rep. for Frick," of the original Old Main Building. Presumably, this is one of the photos that encouraged Henry Clay Frick to donate money to build a library for the new, Christian school.
Original Letter from Andrew Carnegie to President Holden Congratulating Him on Reaching the Requirements to Receive $100, 000 1902
Andrew Carnegie wrote personally to President Holden once he was informed that the University met his requirements. He pledged to follow through by paying $100,000 and said his cashier would send the check.
Photograph of Annie B. Irish's Gravestone at the Wooster Cemetery
Students, faculty, and trustees paid for the monument that paid tribute to both sisters’ accomplishments and contributions to the University.
Photograph of Old Main Building the Morning After it Burned Down 1901
The main academic building on campus burned down early in the morning in mid December 1901. Students and faculty could only watch in horror as the fire destroyed the building.
Photograph of Remains of Old Main Building After Fire 1901
The photograph shows just how little remained of the campus’ main academic building after a fire ravaged the structure in 1901.
Photographic drawing of the original Old Main building from close up
Artwork depicting the original Old Main academic building on the University of Wooster's campus.
Portrait of Annie B. Irish
This portrait of Annie B. Irish was probably done soon after she accepted the position of Professor of German Literature and Language at the University of Wooster.
Portrait of Louis H. Severance
Portrait of Louis H. Severance, trustee of the University of Wooster, circa 1910
President Holden's Autobiography, Selections of the 1901 Fire and Rebuilding 1932
President Holden wrote his autobiography for his children in 1932 and it featured an extensive portion on his time as the President of the College of Wooster. He focused on the difficulties he ran into as he desperately tried to find donors for…
President Holden's Form Letter Asking for Donations After Old Main Fire 1902
In the letter, President Holden is soliciting donations from the University community and town to rebuild, while also alluding to an anonymous donor who was eventually revealed.
Reasin Beall Stibbs
Reasin Beall Stibbs was the son-in-law of Reasin Beall. He was also one of the men who lead the charge for a Christian University.
Resolutions taken by The Young Women's Christian Association after Deaths of Mary and Annie Irish Flyer circa 1886
The association lamented the loss of their bible teacher, Mary Irish, and resolved to always remember the sisters’ exemplary personalities.