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Otterbein University, 1847-1907 - Index, Harold Hancock

University Publications - Historical

The index to Dr. Garst's 'History of Otterbein University" was created by Dr. Harold Hancock (history professor, 1944-85). It is not comprehensive, but covers the major topics of the book.

A History Of Physics At Otterbein University, David G. Robertson

Faculty Books

This is an informal history of the Physics Department at Otterbein, including the story of the natural sciences prior to the founding of the department in 1908.

The William Henry Fouse Black Studies Festival : "Music Among Us", Archives

William Henry Fouse Collection

Pamphlet for the week of events occurring during the Black Studies Festival.

Faculty And Staff Announcement For William Henry Fouse Black Studies Festival, Archives

William Henry Fouse Collection

Announcement given to faculty and staff at Otterbein University prior to the William Henry Fouse Black Studies Festival. The announcement explains how those on campus can get involved in the festival.

The William Henry Fouse Black Studies Festival Presentation Application, Archives

William Henry Fouse Collection

Application for faculty and staff to present during the Black Studies Festival at Otterbein.

Otterbein Press Release: Department Of Aging Honors Otterbein's First Black Graduate, Archives

William Henry Fouse Collection

Press release from Otterbein recognizing William Henry Fouse's induction for the Department of Aging's Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, the first black graduate of Otterbein College.. The press release mentions many of Fouse's achievements through his career.

Slsc Teacher Situation Reaction Test (Tsrt) Analysis, Mildred Stauffer

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Analysis of Teacher Situation Reaction Tests given 1969-1971, using groups of students who had participated in Foreign Study program and those who had not, to determine impact of foreign study on teacher education students' attitudes. Transcription of first two pages available in additional document below.

Slsc Letter Regarding End Of Sierra Leone Program, Lynn W. Turner

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Correspondence

Correspondence from Dr. Turner to Dr. Addington, informing him of the decision not to continue the Sierra Leone Program in 1971-1972 due to the expense and political unrest in Sierra Leone.

Slsc Harford School Letter Regarding Political Unrest, William H. Fitzjohn

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Correspondence

Correspondence from William Fitzjohn to Dr. Addington, mentioning the political unrest and violence in Sierra Leone.

Slsc Student-Teacher Evaluation Sheet, Chester L. Addington

Program Planning and Preparations

Evaluation sheet of student-teachers given to Sierra Leone teacher.

Slsc 1970-1971 Trip Notebook, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Small, pocket-sized, orange notebook whose handwritten contents include Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Ohio addresses, daily activity log, ledger, various schedules, information regarding shipping artwork, and notes on some individuals. 12 blank pages in middle of notebook omitted from scan.

Slsc 1970-1971 Trip Report And Participant Names, Placements, And Research Topics, Chester L. Addington

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Report of Foreign Study Program in Comparative Education, Education 39, September 1970-June 1971 and a list of the 14 student participants and data regarding their placement and research topics.

Slsc 1971 Sierra Leone Orientation Schedule And Notes, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Page with a printed orientation schedule for the Sierra Leone Foreign Study Program for January 1-9, 1971, focusing primarily on Albert Academy, with handwritten notes on both the front and back sides. Notes include names of hosts, names of papers presented regarding Sierra Leone culture, language, educational philosophy, and religion, itinerary additions, and addresses.

Slsc Letter Regarding Final Preparation For Flight, Chester L. Addington

Program Planning and Preparations

Correspondence from Dr. Addington to Winter 1970 Sierra Leone Program students, with final details regarding their trip and flight.

Slsc A Study In Comparative Education, Sierra Leone, Africa, Mildred Stauffer, Chester L. Addington

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Proposal for a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund the Sierra Leone Foreign Study program for 1971-1972.

Slsc Seminar Planning Fall Semester 1970-1971, Otterbein University, Chester L. Addington

Program Planning and Preparations

Dr. Addington's handwritten outline for the Sierra Leone Program Fall seminar course, 1970-1971, on the back of copies of the September 23 and September 24 editions of the Daily Data at Otterbein. A transcript of the handwritten schedule is available as a separate file below.

Slsc 1969-1970 Trip Report And Participant/Contributor Names, Mildred Stauffer

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Report of Foreign Study Program in Comparative Education, Education 29.2 Winter Term, Practicum, 1969-1970. Includes names of Otterbein College students, educators, and staff, as well as Sierra Leonean teachers, educators, and supporters.

Slsc Sierra Leone Program Description For Students, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Daily Accounts and Program Reports

Student-focused overview of Foreign Study program with objectives as well as procedural and financial requirements.

Slsc Year 2 Letter Of Approval, Chester L. Addington

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Correspondence

Correspondence from Dr. Addington to Mildred Stauffer, while she was in Sierra Leone, confirming approval for a second year of the Sierra Leone Program.

Slsc Postcard Describing Student Letter-Writing Campaign, Mildred Stauffer

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Ephemera

Postcard written by Mildred Stauffer from Sierra Leone to Dr. Chester Addington and Education faculty describing how the students are writing letters each week with the hope they'll be published in The Tan & Cardinal, promises to send a report on their orientation soon. Postcard depicts Sierra Leoneans on Little East Street in Freetown, and it contains a Sierra Leone airmail postal stamp.

A transcription is available as an additional file below.

Slsc Postcard Regarding Comparative Education Course Materials, Mildred Stauffer

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Ephemera

Postcard written by Mildred Stauffer from Sierra Leone to Mrs. Vesta Williams in Otterbein College's Education Department requesting that more copies of the course outline be air mailed to her at Njala University College. Postcard depicts traders in a Sierra Leonean marketplace, and it contains Sierra Leone airmail postal stamp.

A transcription is available as an additional file below.

Slsc Otterbein College Fact Sheet And Program Description Sent To Potential Donors, Chester L. Addington

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Program Descriptions

Description of the Sierra Leone Foreign Study program that was sent to supporters asking for their help in subsidizing the students' costs with additional funds, as well as factual information about Otterbein College.

Slsc List Of Proposed Research Topics For Sierra Leone Program Students 1970-71, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Student Lists

List of 1970-71 Sierra Leone Program students with their teaching field and proposed research topic.

Slsc List Of Participating Students For Sierra Leone Program 1970-1971, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Student Lists

List of Otterbein College students that participated in the 1970-71 Sierra Leone Program in Comparative Education.

Slsc List Of Enrolled Students For Sierra Leone Course Winter Term 1970, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Student Lists

List of Otterbein College students enrolled in the Sierra Leone Foreign Study program for the Winter term of the 1969-1970 school year.

Slsc 1970-1971 Student Recruitment Leaflet For Sierra Leone Program, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Program Descriptions

Student recruitment leaflet for the 1970-1971 Sierra Leone Foreign Study Program; includes program overview, a detailed itinerary, general information, and total tour price.

Slsc Packing List For 1970-1971 Trip, Otterbein University

Program Planning and Preparations

A list of things the 1969-190 Sierra Leone group suggested students bring and not bring to Sierra Leone, including clothing, toiletries, and entertainment.

Slsc Seminar Planning Spring Semester 1970, Mildred Stauffer

Program Planning and Preparations

Mildred Stauffer's syllabus and schedule for the Research in Comparative Education course for Spring Term 1970. Accessible transcription available as separate file below.

Slsc Postcard Depicting The Coat Of Arms Of Sierra Leone, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Ephemera

Unused postcard whose caption and front label both identify the image as "The Coat of Arms of Sierra Leone." Published by the Sierra Leone Department of Information.

Slsc Postcard Depicting Freetown-Independence Avenue, Otterbein University

Sierra Leone / Stauffer Collection Ephemera

Unused postcard whose caption describes the image as "A big welcome to Freetown-Independence Avenue." It shows a mostly empty street with a large "welcome" banner stretching across it. Published by the Sierra Leone Department of Information.