Education--Maryland--History--20th century.

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This collection contains George W. Powell’s junior surveying class notebook taught by Professor J. S. William Jones. As well as correspondence with Dean of Men, Charles B. Clark regarding his time at Washington College and a reminiscence of faculty, the campus, and classes.

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This collection contains one essay written by John P. Stanley. This essay was the final examination for English II and was written on June 3, 1935. Topics include definitions and examples of "point of view", "climax", pentameter in poetry, and a discussion of Thomas Hardy's writing style.

Scope and Content Note This collection contains a report card, three letters, a photostat of his diploma from Washington College, and an image of the original college building. Two letters from President James Cain, from 1908, reference the 1856 report card for John T. Parker, its need for repair, and updating Parker's graduation information in the next course catalog. There is a 1913 letter and supplement from James A. Pearce, who attended at the same time as Parker, in his capacity as President of the Board of...

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Charles J. Merdinger served as President of Washington College from 1970-1973. His papers deal with campus unrest, a coffee house for students, the Truslow Boathouse, and the Middle States Review.

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This collection contains the papers of Washington College President Daniel Z. Gibson who served from 1950-1970. Papers include Administrative and faculty records, Middle States reports, and files dealing with Civil Rights and Anti-War issues.

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This collection contains papers for Livingood’s term as acting President of Washington College from 1949-1950 and includes administrative records and correspondence.

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This collection contains papers from Mead’s time as President at Washington College from 1933 to 1949 and includes administrative records, correspondence, articles, and speeches.