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The Coeducation Decade: The Fiftieth Anniversary Of Women At Wofford, Phillip Stone, Luke Meagher

Library Exhibits

THE COEDUCATION DECADE: The 50th anniversary of Women at Wofford In February 1971, four women enrolled as day students at Wofford under a new policy that allowed for day student coeducation. The Board of Trustees had changed the policy to allow the admission of women in greater numbers, although women had been part of the student body in small numbers since the 1890s. Within five years, the college moved to full residential coeducation. No matter the status at Wofford, women have made contributions to the campus community. This exhibit celebrates the history of women at Wofford and the ways that …

Literary Societies Of Wofford College, Phillip Stone, Luke Meagher

Library Exhibits

Less than two months after Wofford College opened, on Aug. 1, 1854, eight students met to organize a literary society. Their primary purpose was to practice their skills in debating, oratory, parliamentary procedure and writing, all of which were important skills for college students to develop.

As the college grew, so did the number of societies, with a second one being organized in 1858, a third in 1905 and a fourth in 1920. Over the college’s first century, the literary societies were integral to student life, and they made many lasting contributions. The oldest societies established libraries, began building the …

The Understanding Of A Single Story: Identities Amongst Black Students At Predominately White Institutions, Jonathan A. Franklin

Student Scholarship

This paper examines the structure of identities amongst Black students at predominately white institutions – particularly focusing on Wofford College. Extensive focus groups were conducted with members of the Black student body to further progress research. Racism regarding Black students and their social identity in addition to how it has structured the social identity amongst students are introduced in along with the identities of students on Wofford’s campus. Discrimination on campus has had the effect of narrowing Black students’ options for creating social identity and participating in campus community life. Black students regularly face a very confining choice to either …

The Dunlap Decade: The Presidency Of Benjamin Bernard Dunlap, 2000-2013, Phillip Stone

Library Exhibits

This exhibit featured elements of the 13-year presidency of Benjamin Dunlap, from 2000-2013

1997 Educational Improvement Strategy, Wofford College

College Books

The Educational Improvement Strategy (EIS) is the proposed Masterplan to guide Wofford over the next ten to twenty years.

The EIS is based upon the 1987 Masterplan and incorporates all subsequent revisions by the Board of Trustees in 1989, 1992, and 1996. The proposed changes to these documents reflect the work of the cross-functional teams, various committees of the Board of Trustees, and the administration.

The purpose of the EIS is to provide a framework for establishing the level of educational quality Wofford will pursue (Part One) the means by which it intends to fulfill this direction (Part Two) and …

The Isle Of Tranquility In An Age Of Turbulence: Student Life At Wofford In The Sixties And Seventies, David Morgan

College Books

A senior thesis, prepared in 1981, about student life at Wofford College during the 1960s and 1970s. The author makes use of student newspaper articles and some interviews to describe student reaction during a period of change.

The Liberal Arts College Under Fire, Lewis P. Jones

College Books

Professor Jones's address at the Alumni-Senior Banquet on June 1, 1963 stirred his audience greatly. It was generally agreed that it should be published. I have, accordingly, requested the Alumni Office to send, with Professor Jones's consent, copies of this thought-provoking address to alumni and friends of the College. Additional copies are available on request.

History Of Wofford College: 1854-1949, David Duncan Wallace

College Books

The college's narrative history, written by Professor of History David Duncan Wallace, of the class of 1894, and published by Vanderbilt University Press just three years before the college's centennial.

The First Five Presidents Of Wofford College, William C. Herbert

College Books

This paper is a summary of the history of Presidents William Wightman, Albert Shipp, James Carlisle, Henry Snyder, and Walter Greene. It was prepared by the college's long-time registrar, William C. Herbert of the class of 1904.

Methodism And Education: Especially In South Carolina, John O. Willson

Methodist Historical Society Addresses

Surveys the history of Methodist efforts in higher education, in both Great Britain and in the United States, with a special emphasis on South Carolina's colleges.

A Review Of Methodist Education In South Carolina, Emory Olin Watson

Methodist Historical Society Addresses

Summary of education in South Carolina in the colonial and antebellum eras, with a focus on the work of the Methodist Church in founding colleges and schools.

Some Extracts From The Sixth Annual Catalogue Of The Officers And Students Of The Spartanburg Female College For The Collegiate Year 1860-61, Spartanburg Female College

Methodist Books

A typescript containing the names of graduates, a brief history of the college, and a summary of their facilities as of 1861.

Abstract Of Laws And Regulations At Harvard University For Parents Or Guardians Of Nathan Hale, Jr., A Member Of The Freshman Class. Signed By Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, July 17, 1834., Josiah Quincy

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This form states Nathan Hale, Jr. is admitted a member of the Freshman class on probation. The document presents an abstract of laws and regulations once accepted and disccuses the terms of admission and matriculation, dress code, and billing information. Signed by Josiah Quincy, the president of Harvard University, and dated July 17, 1834.