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.
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...
presidents; buildings; Alpha Tau Omega; fraternity houses;
From 1902-1922, Joseph William Mauck was president of Hillsdale College. The Mauck family made their home in this building at the corner of Hillsdale and E. Fayette Streets. The name of the home was Sunnycrest. The building is now the chapter...
The caption on the verso of this card reads" Field House, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan. Recently remodeled through the generosity of the Stock family, local industrialists, this building now contains gynmasiums for both men and women; a...
Dated 1906, this postcard shows the home of President Joseph Mauck of Hillsdale College. The home was known as Sunnycrest. The building is still standing, currently the home of the fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega. The postcard is postmarked...
presidents; buildings; fraternity houses; Alpha Tau Omega
This postcard shows the home of President Joseph William Mauck, president of Hillsdale College from 1902-1922. The Mauck's home was known as Sunnycrest. This postcard is postmarked "Hillsdale June 15 1 PM 1929 Mich" It is addressed to "Mrs. R....
baseball; baseball fields; East Hall; Central Hall; Worthing Hall; athletes; students
This postcard show a baseball game being played on Martin Field on the north side of Central Hall. The baseball field was named in honor of Professor Duncan M. Martin in 1897. Although Marting was a professor of mathematics, he did much to...
This postcard postmarked in 1910, shows "Sunnycrest" the home of the president of Hillsdale College, Joseph Mauck. It is currently the house for Alpha Tau Omega, a men's fraternity. The postcard is address to Miss Mare Harvey, Shingle House,...
Central Hall; East Hall; Worthing Hall; Fine Arts Building; Knowlton Hall
This postcard shows Hillsdale College campus from the southeast corner looking to the northwest. This configuration of campus lasted for some 90 years. The postcard is addressed to Miss Ida Sperling c/o Dr. M. L. C. N, New Bern, Minn. and is...
This photograph is of the Chi Omega House at the corner of Galloway Drive and Hillsdale Street. The building was begun in 1927 and still serves as the chapter house for the sorority. There are two students seated on the front porch step.
This photograph of the Slayton Arboretum was taken from the upper level of Slayton Arboretum and show the pools and surrounding area. It is an early photograph as the back of the postcard has a written note, Hillsdale, Mich. May 12, 1935.
The title on the verso "Hillsdale College; Hillsdale, Michigan. This is Broadlawn, the beautiful pillared colonial home of the president of Hillsdale College. Located on Hillsdale St., this lot contained the original home of President Durgin. The...
Central Hall; Worthing Hall; administration buildings;
A tinted postcard of Central Hall with Worthing Hall to the left. Postmarked, "Hillsdale Oct 4, 13 1 pm Mich." This card was mailed to "Mrs. Elgiva Graham, Maumee St. Adrian, Mich." and reads "Hillsdale Oct 3 - 13 Dear Mamma, I will drop a card now...
The caption on the verso reads " Central Hall, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan. This building with its well-known 'towered and ivied walls,' houses the offices of administration, the alumni and public relations offices, the college book...
The caption on the verso reads "Hillsdale College; Hillsdale, Michigan Central Hall, center of the College administration, symbolized Hillsdale's heritage. Its tower,visible for many miles, and its chimes, represent the traditions of Hillsdale...
A summertime view of the Fine Arts Building. This card is postmarked "Hillsdale Sep 27 1:30PM 1924 Mich." The message is addressed to "Elizabeth & June Doster, Plainwell, Mich. % Mrs. Irving Doster" and reads "Sept 26, 1924. Dear Girls: Aunt...
The caption on the verso of this postcard reads "Hillsdale College; Hillsdale, Michigan Ezra L. Koon residence for men has been an honor dorm since its completion in 1958. It provides a small group enviornment designed to encourage leadership...
The verso of this postcard reads "Frances Ball Mauck Dormitory, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan. This building for upper-class women, was deciated in 1927 as a memorial to Mrs.Joseph W. Mauck, wife of President-Emeritus Mauck, and for...
From the verso of the postcard, "Recreation Field, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan, owned and operated by the college and city, jointly. Here the college football games and tennis tournaments take place, as well as some of the summer...
From the caption on the verso of the postcard, "Hillsdale College; Hillsdale, Michigan Ivy-covered Waterman Residence, name for Dr. Leroy Waterman, distinuished Hillsdale alumnus, houses 20 upperclass women who have achieved excellence in...
