Elmira College Collection, 1838-2020

Summary

Abstract:
The Elmira College Collection contains newsletters, certificates, programs, booklets, directories and other documents relating to the institution and its former students.
Extent:
3 linear feet
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Elmira College Collection consists of material relating to the college, its students and alumnae including programs, newsletters, promotional publications, financial reports, course catalogs, booklets, and student publications ranging in date from 1838 to the present.

Biographical / historical:

Elmira College, located in the City of Elmira, was chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York on October 23, 1853 and opened in October of 1855. The College was originally known as Elmira Female College during its early years. It was the first college in the nation designed to offer women a four-year degree comparable to those traditionally received by men. Elmira College became co-educational in 1969. The college is home to the Center for Mark Twain Studies. College presidents have included Dr. Augustus Cowels (1856-1889); Dr. Wilson Phraner (1889); Dr. Charles Van Norden (1889-1893); Dr. Rufus S. Green (1893-1896): Dr. Alexander MacKenzie (1896-1915); Dr. John Balcom Shaw (1916-1918); Dr. Frederick Lent (1918-1935); Dr. William S.A. Pott (1935-1949); Dr. Lewis Eldred (1949-1954); Dr. John Murray (1950s).

Acquisition information:
The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by various individuals.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.

Location of this collection:
415 E. Water Street
Elmira, NY 14901, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
(607) 734-4167
cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org