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University of Wooster's First President, Dr. Willis Lord
Photo of Dr. Willis Lord, the University of Wooster's first president.
The First President of the University of Wooster, Dr. Willis Lord
Photo of Dr. Willis Lord, the University of Wooster's first president.
Reasin Beall Stibbs
Reasin Beall Stibbs was the son-in-law of Reasin Beall. He was also one of the men who lead the charge for a Christian University.
Photographic drawing of the original Old Main building from close up
Artwork depicting the original Old Main academic building on the University of Wooster's campus.
Old Main Building, 1884
Photo taken for a "Rep. for Frick," of the original Old Main Building. Presumably, this is one of the photos that encouraged Henry Clay Frick to donate money to build a library for the new, Christian school.
Kauke Hall
Modern photo of Kauke Hall, the College of Wooster's famous landmark.
John Kauke
John Kauke, one of Wooster’s prominent citizens. He was one of the leaders of a money-raising campaign to build the University of Wooster.
Front Page of President Lord's Inaugural Address, 1870
Front page of a pamphlet recording President Lord's Inaugural Address.
Ephraim Quinby, Jr.
Ephraim Quinby, Jr., one of Wooster’s richest and most prominent citizens in the late 19th century. He not only led the effort to build the University, but donated the land for the new school.
Dr. Lord's Inauguration
Front page of transcript of Dr. Lord's Inaugural Address
Building Proposals for the University of Wooster, 1868
This advertisement in the Wayne County Democrat from February 13, 1868 shows the urgency to build a university, and the Trustees’ feelings that the school should be built by Wooster citizens.
Bitter's Bottle, 1966
A sketch of the original Old Main building, focusing on the awkward middle section that the townspeople nicknamed "Bitter's Bottle," because it looked so much like a pill bottle.
"The University Boys Are Full of Fun"
A playful blurb from the Wooster Democrat three years after the University opened its doors indicates the town’s response to the new school.
"The University and the Students"
Article in the Wayne County Democrat attacking the Wooster Weekly Republican for their pessimistic attitude toward the University of Wooster.
"Let the Tree of Knowledge be just as accessible as God has made the Tree of Life."
Part of Dr. Lord's speech when he reveals that the University "shall be open to students of both the sexes."