IV. College and Non-College Miscellany

A. College Miscellany

(Materials are arranged alphabetically by surname or subject.)

Box 1

Aughenbaugh, Karl and Geoffrey Blodgett, c. 1953

Oberlin College Buildings and Projects, report, c. 1953 (typescript, with photographs). [Acc. 1989/100]

The Beer Money Band, 1983

45rpm stereo recording of "The Fish Song" and "...Federico Fellini." Taped in Wilder Hall (Side A), and Harkness House (Side B) in December, 1983. Gift of leader Grant Mellor of the Junior class.

Bibliotheca Sacra Announcement, 1884

Announcement of the purchase and move to Oberlin of the theological publication Bibliotheca Sacra, edited by G. F. Wright. This announcement, sent by G.W. Shurtleff, W.G. Frost, and J. M. Ellis on behalf of the Faculty, is addressed to "Alumni and Former Students" and urges them aid by College by soliciting new subscriptions. (2 copies) [Acc. 2001/94]

Bucher, Vincent: "Solomon Scroll," ca. 1928-31

Scroll by Vincent W. Bucher, a 1932 graduate of the Graduate School of Theology, entitled, "Real Solomon." Presumably done for a class of Kemper Fullerton. Fullerton's comments also included, with an explanatory note by Bucher.

Burned Checks, 1903

Partially burned checks found after Chapel fire, January 25, 1903.

Chow, Lily Shen, 1999

"The 120th Anniversary Album (115 pages) of Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (1879-1999)," Consists of photographs with captions in Chinese and English. The album contains photographs Wen Tan; one of the musicians that Lily Shen Chow (enr. 1920-21) mentored.

Distinguished Service Medal, 1933

Copy of the Alumni Association's Distinguished Service Medal, with John Frederick Oberlin on the obverse and Oberlin's church in Waldersbach on the reverse. An accompanying letter (dated 25 August 1933) written to Marie-Jeane Lahaurine-Johnston (director of Oberlin's Maison Française) discusses the loan of this medal to the Musée de la Coopération Franco-Américaine in Blérancourt for use in an exhibit on Franco-American friendship in 1933; also includes a brochure about Blérancourt and an exhibit program. Also found here is a 21 September 1932 letter, with a pamphlet about the University of Strasbourg, relating to the gift of a copy of the medal to the university. These letters and all but one of the pamphlets are written in French. [Acc. 2001/94]

Doolittle, Charles P., ca. 1900

Charles P. Doolittle's "Introduction to the Course in Modulation" (7" x 9 1/2"; 10 pp.) Given to O.C. Library in 1955 by Mrs. Laura Wright Breese. Laura Wright was enrolled in Con., Art., 1897-1902. She took Mr. Doolittle's course in the Conservatory of Music but failed to hand back this introduction. [Acc. 1983/13]

Foster, Dr. Frank Hugh, 1967

Report by the Intermuseum Laboratory describing treatment performed on a painting of Frank Hugh Foster, Professor of Church History at Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, 1884-1892. The painting, by J. Deviney, hung in Bosworth Hall.

Hall, Samuel Read (see Wright, Arthur D. and George E. Gardner, Box 1A)

Hudson, Timothy B., 1858 Oversize Box 1

Two memorials to Timothy Hudson, enrolled in the collegiate course from 1834-35, Professor of Latin and Greek (1835-58) and member of the Prudential Committee (1849-50), who died April 1, 1858. Diplomas included for Hudson and for James F. Hudson, Frances C. Hudson, and William N. Hudson. See also The Oberlin Evangelist, Extra, September 1857, Series V. Periodicals, A. Newspapers.

Missionaries in Micronesia: notes by anonymous writer, 1851-1900

Hand-written notes giving the names of several missionaries and their locations in Micronesia. Unsigned.

Oberlin Award, 1967

Correspondence and clippings relating to recipients of the John Frederick oberlin Fellowship.

" Oberlin Girl" Calendar, 1969 Oversize Box 1

Each month features an Oberlin lovely.

Oberlin Academy or College, Pamphlet, c. 1910

Pamphlet entitled “Can a Boy Work His Way Through Oberlin Academy or College?” c. 1910, 3 pages

Peace Institute, 1936-37

Printed materials and photocopies of Oberlin Review articles relating to the Peace Institute held at Oberlin College, June 12-25, 1936.

Perpetual Scholarships, 1867, 1868, 1872

Perpetual scholarship for Andrew Lester, September 1, 1868. See attachment for provenance. Also, Perpetual (1857) and six year (1872) scholarship owned by Mrs. Emeline E. Merriam; form letter asking they be donated to the College; letter of thanks, G. W. Shurtleff to Mrs. Merriam, 4/13/1876.

Promenades, 1915

Booklets (2) for Junior and Senior promenades, 1915.

Proposals for a Natural History Building, 1890

Contains two manuscripts, one in Professor Albert Allen Wright's hand, entitled, "Barber Hall of Natural History;" the other in an unknown hand and entitled, "The Need of a New Natural History Building," October 1890. Includes a photocopy of an article appearing in the Oberlin Review for November 24, 1897, "New Buildings for Oberlin."

Receipt, 1890s

This Oberlin College receipt for one bundle sent to Medina, Ohio by the United States Express Company contains a one cent revenue stamp. It was received from George Zatroch via the Oberlin College President’s Office.

Statistics of the Graduating Class, Oberlin College, 1990 Oversize Box 2

Photocopy of this chart which includes student name, vital statistics, years in Oberlin, occupation, favorite study, favorite sport, and other categories. Original in locked cabinet. Acc. 2002/133

Story Theatre Project, 1977

“Final Evaluation Report on the Story Theatre Project,” Oberlin College Winter Term: January 3-February 1, 1977. Also included is a letter by Alan Rubinstein, Project Coordinator, to “Dear Rachel,” dated June 22, 1977. The letter concerns the final evaluation and Rubinstein’s reflections concerning the Story Theatre Project. [Acc. 2002/135]

Student Cooperatives, 1976

A bibliography of articles appearing in the Oberlin Review from 1948-1975, prepared by student Dan Hotchkiss.

Viet Nam Era Reunion Exhibit, c. 1970s (2f) Oversize Box 1

Photos from the exhibit entitled , "Days of Possibilities: Memories of Oberlin Student Life During the Viet Nam Era," displayed during a special alumni reunion and symposium exploring student life during the period 1964-71. See also VII. Writings by Oberlinians, B. Unpublished Writings, 3. Plays/Productions: Orloff, Rich, 1989.

Viet Nam Moratorium, 1969

Washington, D.C., November 15, 1969. Printed matter picked up during these demonstrations by Oberlin College student, Mrs. Victoria Elsner.

Vietnam War Era Materials, 1970

Collected by Anne Kaplan (Oberlin College, 1973), consisting of printed matter relating to demonstrations (policies and guidelines) and the 1970 spring semester at Oberlin. [2005/093]

Vietnam War Era, Handbooks, 1970, 1972

Handbook on Indochina, May 1970. Members of the Oberlin College Class of 1970 contributed to this handbook.

Handbook on Vietnam, May 11, 1972. Written by members of the Oberlin College Classes of 1973, 1974, and 1975.

Winter School, 1847-76

Catalog, programs, names of students and other miscellany, original and copies, received from a variety of sources.

World War I Materials, 1917-18

Signatures of those who attended a dinner a0.t the Park Hotel in honor of the Oberlin Ambulance Unit, June 21, 1917, as well as names of college girls who signed up to do Red Cross and other war work, 1917-18.

World War II Casualties from Oberlin, Men in Public Service Camps, 1944, 1948

Original and carbon copies of lists of Oberlin students killed in World War II, issued by the Alumni Association. Also included is a list of Oberlin men in Public Service Camps in October, 1944.

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