This is the first catalogue produced by Hillsdale College after its removal from Spring Arbor, Michigan and its renaming from Michigan Central College. As well as information about the College and classes, it contains the names of all students...
The catalog from 1861 is unusual as a number of the students who were expected to enroll and who are listed in the catalog, did not, in fact, attend. Their names are marked with a cross. This indicates they had joined the Army and were...
After the Fire of 1874, the College needed to replace two-thirds of the Central Building. It was decided, rather than replicate the original design, it would be more prudent to build five separate buildings. This appeal was widely sent to alumni...
This graduation invitation is believed to have sent by Lorenzo Dow, a member of the class of 1887. His photograph is on the third page. The Class of 1887 was extraordinarily close and in June of 1927, published a book called Memorabilia. This...
After a hiatus of 15 years, a yearbook was published in 1913. This began a series, with the exception of one or two years, which has continued to the present.
The hand drawn map of campus was printed on the end leaves of the 1930 Winona. Much has changed on campus but the class stones still remain as to the tree plantings of 1880, the Soldier's Monument and Central Hall.
This aerial photograph of Hillsdale College was taken August 2, 1935. The buildings visible on the main campus square are Knowlton Hall, Worthing Hall, Central Hall; East Hall, Fine Arts Building. Other college buildings which may be seen along...
The verso of this postcard has handwritten in pen "20th Wedding Day 10th Aug 1913 Mrs. Rogers, Laura at H.C., Mrs. Myers, Elinor (married), Mr. Myers" Written in pencil are the names "W.J. Leverett, Mrs. Leverett" Research has shown the couple...
This letter was written on 26 July 1861 from Jeremiah Russell to his parents. Russell was a private in the 4th Regiment, Michigan Infantry which was organized in Adrian, Michigan and mustered in 20 June 1861. It was attached to the Army of the...
This postcard shows a Hillsdale athlete winning the 2nd heat of the 100 yard dash. Behind him are two students from Albion. From the name Dibble on the scoreboard, it appears this race was run at Albion College.
