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Addresses Delivered Upon The Occasion Of The Opening Of The Free Academy, January 27, 1849., City College Libraries, New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co., Printers, 18 Nassau Street.1849.

Free Academy in New York

Report seven from the first bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. THE FOUNDING OF THE FREE ACADEMY. REPORTS AND ADDRESSES 1847-50 includes 14 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in the professions advantageous to an expanding urban center. …

[The Board Of Education For The City And County Of New York Presents To The Honorable, The Legislature Of The State Of New York An Appropriation Request For The Purpose Of Purchasing A Library For The Free Academy‰Û_1849.], City College Libraries

Free Academy in New York

Report six from the first bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. THE FOUNDING OF THE FREE ACADEMY. REPORTS AND ADDRESSES 1847-50 includes 14 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in the professions advantageous to an expanding urban center. …

Board Of Education. May 16, 1849., City College Libraries

Free Academy in New York

Report five from the seventh bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. The Free Academy Reports, Catalogues and Addresses. 1847-52.[New York City Board of Education Reports on the Free Academy] includes 24 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in …

Board Of Education, Wednesday, May 3, 1848., City College Libraries

Free Academy in New York

Report four from the first bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. THE FOUNDING OF THE FREE ACADEMY. REPORTS AND ADDRESSES 1847-50 includes 14 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in the professions advantageous to an expanding urban center. …

Board Of Education, October 18, 1848. Report., City College Libraries

Free Academy in New York

Report three from the seventh bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. The Free Academy Reports, Catalogues and Addresses. 1847-52.[New York City Board of Education Reports on the Free Academy] includes 24 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in …

[Sent Students To C.C.N.Y. In 1848; Old Twelfth Street School], City College Libraries

Free Academy in New York

No abstract provided.

Board Of Education, October 18, 1848. ‰Ûò Report., City College Libraries

Free Academy in New York

Report five from the first bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. THE FOUNDING OF THE FREE ACADEMY. REPORTS AND ADDRESSES 1847-50 includes 14 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in the professions advantageous to an expanding urban center. …

Board Of Education, Wednesday, May 3, 1848., City College Libraries

Free Academy in New York

Report two from the seventh bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. The Free Academy Reports, Catalogues and Addresses. 1847-52.[New York City Board of Education Reports on the Free Academy] includes 24 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in …

Report Of The Select Committee Appointed To Inquire Into The Application Of That Part Of The Literature Fund, Which Is Apportioned By The Regents Of The University, To The City And County Of New York. - 1847., City College Libraries, New York: G.F. Nesbitt,Stationer And Printer, Tontine Building, Corner Wall And Water-Streets.1847

Free Academy in New York

Report one from the first bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. THE FOUNDING OF THE FREE ACADEMY. REPORTS AND ADDRESSES 1847-50 includes 14 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in the professions advantageous to an expanding urban center. …

State Of New-York. No. 381. In Assembly, April 29, 1847., City College Libraries

Free Academy in New York

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An Act Authorizing The Board Of Education Of The City And County Of New-York, To Establish A Free Academy In Said City, Passed May 7, 1847., City College Libraries, New-York : George F. Nesbitt, Stationer And Printer, Corner Of Wall And Water Street. 1847.

Free Academy in New York

Report one from the seventh bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. The Free Academy Reports, Catalogues and Addresses. 1847-52.[New York City Board of Education Reports on the Free Academy] includes 24 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in …

Report Of Mr. King From The Committee Appointed To Inquire Into The Application Of That Portion Of The Literature Fund, Apportioned To The City And Council Of New-York. ‰Ûò Board Of Education, January 20th, 1847., City College Libraries

Free Academy in New York

Report two from the first bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. THE FOUNDING OF THE FREE ACADEMY. REPORTS AND ADDRESSES 1847-50 includes 14 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in the professions advantageous to an expanding urban center. …

State Of New-York. No. 125. (G.O. No. 188). 1847., City College Libraries

Free Academy in New York

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An Act Authorizing The Board Of Education Of The City And County Of New-York, To Establish A Free Academy In Said City. ‰Ûò Passed May 7, 1847, (Pursuant To Section 14, Article 7, Of The Constitution.), City College Libraries, New York: George F. Nesbitt,Stationer And Printer, Corner Of Wall And Water Streets, 1847

Free Academy in New York

Report three from the first bound volume of ten which documents in part the first nineteen years of The Free Academy, the predecessor of the educational institution, City College of New York. THE FOUNDING OF THE FREE ACADEMY. REPORTS AND ADDRESSES 1847-50 includes 14 individual reports. At a time when municipal education constituted primary schooling, citizens united in response to arguments presented by a merchant and Board of Education President, Townsend Harris, for the necessity of an institution that would provide advanced training for future generations of citizens to fully engage in the professions advantageous to an expanding urban center. …

Letter To Gerardus Clark, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase thanks his lawyer Gerardus Clark for providing a report on the lawfulness of teaching Scripture in public schools. He laments his lack of income and writes about the progress of Jubilee College and the financial situation at Kenyon College.

Letter To Thomas Holme, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase has taken in a poor English boy to be educated at Jubilee College. He asks Thomas Holme for further funding to pay the boy's tuition as his family cannot afford it at the moment.

On The Usefulness Of The Medical Profession, Beyond The Limits Of The Profession. A Lecture Introductory To The Course Of Practice Of Medicine In Jefferson Medical College Of Philadelphia, Delivered November 4, 1842., John K. Mitchell, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

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Letter To Mary Sibley From Miranda A. Smith, July 11, 1842, Miranda A. Smith

Mary Easton Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter to Mary Sibley from Miranda A. Smith, July 11, 1842. In addition to general topics, Miranda discusses the school where she teaches.

Choctaw Academy, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Research Collections

In 1818, the Baptist Mission Society of Kentucky started the Choctaw Indian Academy at Great Crossings, Kentucky, located near Georgetown, KY

Letter From George Sibley To William Russell, June 1, 1836, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to William Russell, June 1, 1836. Sibley discusses, at length, the need for religion in education; his own faith

Letter From George Sibley To William Russell, May 23, 1836, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to William Russell, May 23, 1836. Sibley discusses Russell's desire to not have his guardian taught religion. Sibley says that Lindenwood was founded on religious principles and that he should remove the student.

Letter To Mary Sibley From William Russell, May 22, 1836, William Russell

Mary Easton Sibley Papers

Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from William Russell, May 22, 1836. William Russell was a parent of a former student. Russell discusses enrolling a friend's daughter, with strict instructions on religious exposure.

Choctaw Academy, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Research Collections

This report tells of the Baptist Mission Society of Kentucky formation of the Choctaw Indian Academy at Great Crossings, Kentucky, located near Georgetown, KY

An Address On Education, As Connected With The Permanence Of Our Republican Institutions, Lucian Minor

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz And Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, August 5, 1831, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, their grandson, and son addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, NY. Susan wrote about the death of Clement Baker, and Julian Ursin Niemcewicz's election as a senator in Poland. Sarah was pleased to hear John would be entering Princeton in November.

People Included: Mrs. Rutgers, William Baker, Clement Baker, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Christine Alexander William Kean, Adolphus Watson

Places Included: Elizabeth Town, NJ

Letter To Mary Sibley From William Russell, July 10, 1831, William Russell

Mary Easton Sibley Papers

Transcript of letter to Mary Sibley from William Russell, July 10, 1831. William Russell was a parent of a Lindenwood student, and give instructions on how he wants his daughter educated.

Looe Baker To John Kean, February 20, 1831, Looe Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Looe Baker wrote from Elizabeth Town to John Kean, addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. Looe had purchased No. 19 Bond Street for the family and they were moving in on May 1, until then they spent their time split between Ursino and Wheat Sheaf. John was a candidate to enter Princeton in November 1831.

People Included: James Carnahan, Sarah Sabina Baker, Mr. Fisher, Adolphus Watson, Philemon Baker, Eliza Baker, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Mr. Pyne,

Places Included: New Orleans, LA

Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, February 1, 1831, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah and he new husband, Looe Baker, had been looking for a new house on Bond Street, New York, NY but had not found anything yet. She said that Looe had gotten to requisites to attend Princeton and would send them along. She also mentioned William Palmer who had been confined to a hospital in Philadelphia, seemingly with some type of mental illness.

People Included: Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Looe Baker, Mr. Wilkinson, Dr. Stevens, Cousin Catherine, Mr. Stuyvesant, Dr. …

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, November 24, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah was sure that John should continue to pursue classical studies after consulting with other people. She said that he was just a smart as other boys and just needed to work harder. She also admonished him for writing in a letter to his sister, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean that he did not respect one of his teachers. There is a short note from Susan Ursin Niemcewicz on the back asking him to visit soon.

People Included: Charles Beck, Col. …

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, November 15, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She wrote about the possibility of changing his course of study and his sisters.

People Included: Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Lawrence Family, Palmer Family, William Baker, John Rutherford, Christine Alexander William Kean, Mrs. Chequary, E. Rosa Armstrong, William Palmer, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, James Palmer