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 postcards shows a group of students in front of Central Hall. Handwriting identifies the students as Ray Harding, Myers, Stanley Robertons, Waller, Hubert Farnsworth, Kermpton, Ewing, Stott, and Way. The photograph dates from about 1910-1911.
It is unknown as to whether these women were students at Hillsdale College. The verso of the card lists some of the names including Nellie Webster, Eva Blatchley; Ourellia McLain; Eva Dickison; Clara Jones and Percus Blount.
Students have always boarded in private residences around Hillsdale College. This postcard may be of such a group of students. It was mailed on May 27, 1908 from Hillsdale, Mich and was sent to Miss Edith Westcott, North Adams, Michigan
A copy of this photograph indicated this is the analytical chemistry class in 1911. This postcard version has identified some of the students while Prof. Tucker is at the right. The students are Timmerman, Bess Stonerock, Frances, Grace Stewart,...
Some of the students are indentified in this postcard dating around 1910. (Fred?) Ewing, (Freeman?) Scott, (Robert?) Wolf, Ray Harding, (Archie?) Myers, Stanley Robertson, (Howard M?) Waller, Hubert Harnsworthy, and (Rockwell?) Kempton. It was...
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 1866, the administration ordered that all outsiders attending literary society meeting must be on a list approved by the president. Almost half the students were expelled before the protests ended. This photograph is labeled as "In the...
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...
This postcard is labeled M.I.A.A. Championship Tennis 1910. If these are Hillsdale College students, they probably are Helen Pavey, Merle McIntosh, Albert Walrath and Gail Huffaker.
This postcard shows the Amphictyon Literary Society. The literary societies had been an important part of a student's life during the 19th century but by the 20th century, had fallen out of favor with students. An note on the back of this card...
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.
This postcard shows several Hillsdale College students at a camp for Young Women's Christian Association, Y.W.C.A., at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, 1950. The verso has a handwritten note "Our tent" and identifies several of the women. One is Helen...
A handwritten note on the back of this postcard indicates "Mahlon Buell and me probably during a college glee club trip" The note is written by Charles Barber, graduate of the class of 1917 while Mahlon Buell graduated in 1918. Mahlong Buell is...
Early in Hillsdale College's history, there was a strong class rivalry. This postcard shows a photograph of the freshman - sophmore "scrap" in 1910. By 1912, the administration had banned this practice as students were being injured in the melee.
This postcard shows a number of college aged women in the water at one of the local lakes. There are no names attached to the postcard, so it is impossible to determine if these women are college students. The postcard is addressed to Miss F. May...
This postcard is dated 1910 and shows the Class of 1913. This date is indicated by the number on the lowest step at teh left. The students are pictured on the steps of East Hall.
