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 letter expresses the grief felt by Cousin Add over the death of her soldier boy, Jake. The letter is roughly dated as May 24th, 1864 as there is a reference to this death in Lauretta Hadley's diary on May 26, 1864.
fountain; Alpha Kappa Phi Monument; Central Hall; East Hall
This undated postcard shows the south side of campus. The fountain, the Alpha Kappa Phi Monument, Central Hall and East Hall can be seen through the trees. The names on the verso have been blackened out but the message was intended for the Manager...
Simon Hadley writes to his sister, Etta, of the joy of receiving a letter after not hearing from home in six weeks, during which time he has been in battle five times. He describes being on a march and coming under fire from an ambush.
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...
Confederate Military Hospital
Charleston, S.C. Sept. 23rd 1864
My Dear Father,
This letter is written by a friend as I am unable to write. I have not been as well for the past [night] as usual [and my exchange is ???? ]and has reduced me so low...
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...
William Lindsey, cousin to Lauretta Hadley, writes that he injured his back working on a cannon and has been unable to eat. When he joined the army, he weighed 164 pounds and figures he currently weighs 100 pounds. He has been too sick to write. ...
Although this letter has no year, it must have been written in 1864 as it discusses what French thought would be the result if McClellan were elected and if Lincoln was not re-elected. French received a bounty for enlisting but felt were money his...
The letter seemed to the second part of a letter Hubert Smith sent to Asher LeFluer as there is no salutation. In it, Hubert gives the local news and discusses the upcoming draft. The letter must come from 1864 as it addressed to Asher in the...
This letter talks of a lecture to be held at the Alpha's society and the price of boarding at the College. In 1864, students were complaining about the price and quality of the food provided at the College.
In this letter from 1864, Simon Hadley writes to his sister of the difficulties in leaving family and home, but being grateful for the food brought from home.
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 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.
In this letter to his sister, Etta, Cornelius Hadley writes of being on march for the past three months, so much so they have not had time to laundry, let alone write. As there was space left on the letter, Cousin Lind also wrote to Etta. Lind is...
