President Holden's Autobiography, Selections of the 1901 Fire and Rebuilding 1932
"President of a Hole in the Ground": President Holden's Rush to Rebuild
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 rebuilding including Louis Severance and Andrew Carnegie.
President Louis Holden
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1932-03-10
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Original Letter from Andrew Carnegie to President Holden Congratulating Him on Reaching the Requirements to Receive $100, 000 1902
Andrew Carnegie: A Reluctant Hero
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.
Andrew Carnegie
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1902-07-22
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Form Letter from President Holden Thanking Subscribers for Donating to Rebuilding Efforts 1902
"President of a Hole in the Ground": President Holden's Rush to Rebuild
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.
President Louis Holden
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1902-03-03
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President Holden's Form Letter Asking for Donations After Old Main Fire 1902
"President of a Hole in the Ground": President Holden's Rush to Rebuild
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.
President Louis Holden
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1902-01-14
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