This photograph appears to have been in the 1890s. Note the dress of the individuals on the steps. Originally know as Griffin Hall, in 1896, the building was renamed Worthing Hall. Since the theological department was housed in the building, it...
This postcard shows the grounds in front of Central Hall. Note the individuals seated beneath the tree. This card was mailed on Dec 18, 1924 from Hillsdale. The message is addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. George Long, Prattville, Michigan" and reads...
This same image of Central Hall was also used on a postcard mailed in 1913. Note the men at the base of the steps and the group underneath the tree. This postcard has a handwritten note in the right margin. "My room - Room 42 on third floor" On the...
Hubert Smith is glad to have received a letter from Asher LaFleur and describes the work he has been doing on the farm. He has determined not to stay on the farm past autumn as he believes he has not the constitution for farming.
This handwritten diary covers the years of 1863-1864. There is much written about the Civil War as Lauretta had two brothers serving in the Union Army and was interested in Asher LeFleur, another local soldier. Asher was seriousily wounded at the...
The Amphictyon Society was a male literary society founded in 1857 at Hillsdale College. This is the first issue of a literary journal published by the society. Contributions were anonymous.
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...
On January 17, 1888, the Beta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega was installed in the G.A.R. Hall in downtown Hillsdale. Members included Homes B. Crosby, Ellsworth F. Rideout; Edwin Dibble; Elias Potter Lyon; Lewis C. Locklin; Willialm H. Horton;...
This is the first issue of a periodical published by the Ladies' Literary Society, Hillsdale College. Founded in 1859, the Ladies' Literary Society had a motto "Beauty of Mind Endures Forever" The literary societies at Hillsdale College served...
This pamphlet lists the rules and regulations under which a student was admitted to Hillsdale College. It is the oldest extant copy of the College's expectations for students. There is a pencil notation with the date of 1868. If this date is...
