Correspondence.

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J. S. William Jones served as Acting President from 1918-1919 and then again in 1923. While in this role he oversaw the college’s World War I preparedness and training. For records of his time as Dean please see those in Provost and Dean’s papers.

Scope and Contents Note James W. Cain served as President of Washington College from 1903-1918, however, a fire destroyed William Smith Hall, where the library and records of the college were stored, and much of Cain’s early papers were lost. The bulk of the records in the collection are from after the fire and deal with its repercussions including rebuilding and fundraising. Other areas covered are athletics, hazing, a fire in the gym, other campus infrastructure issues, and World War I. There is also...

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This collection contains the papers of Washington College President Joseph H. McLain, who served from 1973-1981. Papers include administrative and faculty records.

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Paul Titsworth served as President of Washington College from 1923-1933. His papers deal with the endowment for Washington College, issues related to the campus and housing, curriculum, grading, and awarding of honorary degrees. There are also papers related to the Summer School for Ministers hosted at the College, the Washington Centennial, and Washington College’s sesquicentennial.