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Record of Kenyon College's Class of 1863

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

(1859 – 1860)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier SC2021.019
Creator(s) Searight, James A.
Acquisition

Purchased by Dr. Beatriz Hardy (Dean of Libraries and Instructional Resources) in November 2020.
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Jennifer Piegols, August 2021.
Related Materials

Record Book for School District No. 12, Union Township, Fayette County, Ohio (1850 – 1871)
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Abstract

The Record of Kenyon College's Class of 1863 describes the events of 1859, the freshman year of the Class of 1863. Mainly written by James A. Searight, who titled the class history "Historical Incidents connected with the Class of 763: The Sweets of Departed Hours," the journal includes a list of class members as of September 8, 1859, class events, Greek and literary society membership, scrapes with named faculty members and the college president, individuals' signing (or decisions not to sign) an important class pledge, and the growing effects of the Civil War. Overall, the record provides an illustration of life in Gambier, Ohio before the outbreak of the Civil War.

Biographical History

James A. Searight was the class historian. 

Scope and Content Note

The Record of Kenyon College's Class of 1863 describes the events of 1859, the freshman year of the Class of 1863. Mainly written by James A. Searight, who titled the class history "Historical Incidents connected with the Class of 763: The Sweets of Departed Hours," the journal includes a list of class members as of September 8, 1859, class events, Greek and literary society membership, scrapes with named faculty members and the college president, individuals' signing (or decisions not to sign) an important class pledge, and the growing effects of the Civil War. Overall, the record provides an illustration of life in Gambier, Ohio before the outbreak of the Civil War.

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Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • College Records
    • Education
  • Location Terms
    • Ohio

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