The Class of 1894 Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: SCM 244

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The Class of 1894 Manuscript Collection consists of approximately 0.21 linear feet of documents, pamphlets, correspondence, and newspaper clips predominantly on the class fortieth and fiftieth reunions.

Dates

1894-1944

Language of Materials

English

Access

There are no special restrictions to access of this collection. It may be examined by library patrons under the normal rules and conditions of Special Collections.

Chronology

1894
: Class of 1894 graduates from Princeton Theological Seminary
1912
: Quindecennial Record of the Class of 1894 of Princeton Theological Seminary Printed
1934
: Prayer list produced
1934
: Fortieth reunion celebrated at the Peacock Inn
1944
: Fiftieth reunion celebrated at the Peacock Inn

Biographical Information

After graduating from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1894, the class of that year continued to stay in touch. In particular, there was a continual correspondence between Harle W. Hathaway and Delavan L. Pierson, who were both class officers. The two went on to plan the class fortieth and fiftieth reunions, both of which were celebrated at the Peacock Inn in Princeton. The collection also contains correspondence with other class members concerning these reunions and requests for donations as well as class lists, a prayer list, reunion minutes, and notes on the deaths of class members. For more information on individual class members, consult Folder 1:9 Prayer list and brief historical record of the Class of 1894 Princeton Seminary.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Additional Description

Arrangement

The Class of 1894 Manuscript Collection has been arranged in roughly chronological order moving from class lists, to correspondence, pamphlets, reunions, and finally notes of death.