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...
This coin was issued around 28 BC, and commemorates Octavian's recapture of the province of Asia. Victory holding a wreath symbolizes the recent victory, and the palm she carries offers the promise of peace subsequent to victory.
Prior to 27 BC,...
Bust of Michael I Holding Globus Cruciger and Scepter
The bronze follis pictured above was minted at Constantinople during the reign of Michael I Rangabe (811-813 AD). This rare coin bears the bust of Michael I holding an orb and scepter on the obverse and a large "M" on the reverse.
In 811, Michael...
Minted under the Emperor Shih Tsu (reign 1644–1661 AD), this coin contains his reign title “Shun Zhi” on the obverse, written from top to bottom. From right to left the Chinese characters on the obverse state “Tong Bao” (or “Tung...
Shield of Hapsburg, Mexico City mintmark "OM" and assayer initial "P" to the left, the number "8" to the right of shield
The Mexico City 8 reales coin pictured above represents the many gold and silver coins found in shipwrecks throughout the world. What are known as cobs, are these irregularly shaped gold and silver coins minted in the New World and then transported...
Al-Ramla was a city in today's region of Israel. It was founded in the years 705 - 715 AD By the Umayyad Caliph Suleiman ibn Abd al Malik. Suleiman ruled as Caliph for only two years from 715 to 717 and was succeeded by Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz. Umar's...
King William III of England accomplished much during his reign for the welfare of the English people. He reformed the nation’s political and financial institutions, introducing a better system of finance and establishing the Bank of England. His...
Verso of a photographic engraving of the proposed new layout of Hillsdale College's campus after the fire of 1874. This was part of the campaign appeal for funds.
In this letter, Thomas Kimball Sr. comments on the fact not all the items sent to his son arrived, some having been stolen. He also gives the news from home.
Battlefields; Military officers; Military life; Military service; Prisoner exchanges; Prisoners; Prisoners of war; War;
Captain Thomas DeKay Kimball, Jr. enlisted as a private in 1862 in Company I, 88th Indiana Infantry. He took part in the battles of Perrysville and Stone River. He was captured at the Battle of Chickamauga. He was imprisoned at Libby Prison,...
The emphasis of this postcard is of the pond and the concrete bridge which spans it. There is a nice reflection of the bridge in the water. This postcard was mailed from Hillsdale on March 3, 1940 at 6 pm. It is addressed to "Mrs. Russel...
Central Hall; fountains; Alpha Kappa Phi Monument;students; administration buildings
This view of central campus included the fountain, gift of the Class of 1886, which was destroyed by an explosion in 1940, the Alpha Kappa Phi Monument and Central Hall. Four students are reading on the lawn. Three of these students are shown in...
In 1864, an umarried man of 29, N. W. Bassett ( Nehemiah W. Bassett) left Hudson and went south to work for the U.S. Army. He reports on camp life in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His connection to Hillsdale College is unknown and how this journal...
Hubert Smith writes this letter in response to a letter of Asher LeFleur. After the amputation of his leg, it is a real concern as to how Asher will be able to earn a living. Smith suggests that farming would be too hard and perhaps Asher should...
Hubert Smith writes to Asher LaFleur suggesting an another amputation would be worthwhile if it means he would be able to use an artifical limb. He explains he won't be able to visit Asher in the hospital as he is involved with farm work and has...
In this 1863 letter to his sister, Etta, Simon Hadley writes of camp duties and of his hopes they will be reunited in the future. He mentions how much he misses his son, Walter.
