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"Sanctus" was sung by the Musical Union Chorus Composed by Charles F. Gounod (1818-1893) "Messe Solennele" (St. Cecilia) in Vocal Score Courtesy of Conservatory of Music Library |
Richard Gould Peters (Oberlin Academy, 1857-58), ca. 1880s Photo Courtesy of Manistee county Historical Museum Although this lumber baron attended Oberlin for only one semester, he placed a great value on education. Peters rescued the construction project initially funded by Captain Bradley. |
Captain Alva Bradley |
Captain Alva Bradley (1814-1885), early 1880s An old friend of Oberlin College President James H. Fairchild, in 1885 Bradley contributed the first $20,000 toward what he called the "Observatory Building." Photo by Ryder, Cleveland Photo Courtesy of the Western Reserve Historical Society |
Captain Alva Bradley, an alumnus and Cleveland shipping magnate, pledged $20,000 toward Peters Hall. College administration assumed that Bradley would provide the balance to complete the building. When Captain Bradley died on November 27,1885, Peters Hall was just a shell; now, it was necessary to identify a new donor. Photographer unknown Photo Courtesy of Western Reserve Historical Society |
Alvred Bayard Nettleton (A.B. 1863, A.M. 1866; d. 1911) Photographer unknown Oberlin College Archives This wealthy Oberlin college Trustee served as the chairman of the dedication ceremonies for Peters Hall. |
Grand Staircase of Peters Hall, April 1887 Slebo Card Photogroph Photographer unknown Oberlin College Archives |
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