Collection of general files pertaining to Oxford College.

Commencement, Recitals, Campus Events: Programs, Miscellany, 1851-1930, Box 1 Files: Commencement 1. Oxford Female Institute (June 24, 1851) [Program] 2. Oxford Female Institute (June 22, 1852) [Program] 3. Oxford Female Institute (June 27, 1853) [Academical Class--Program]; (June 28, 1853) [Collegiate Class--Program] 4. Oxford Female Institute (June 26-27, 1854) [Programs] 5. Oxford Female College (June 26, 1855) [Program] 6. Oxford Female College (1859) [Newspaper article] 7. Oxford Female College (June-July 1860) [Newspaper articles--Oxford Citizen (July 4, 1860) p.2, Franklin Democrat] 8. Oxford Female College (June 20, 1861) [Program][Newspaper articles--including The Presbyter (June? 1861), p. 2; Newspaper accounts of commencement activities] 9. Oxford Female Institute (June 20, 1861) [Program] 10. Oxford Female College (June 18-20, 23-25, 1862) [Program] 11. Oxford Female Institute (June 19, 1862) [Program] 12. Oxford Female College (June 1863) [Newspaper Article] 13. Oxford Female Institute (June 15, 1865) [Program] 14. Oxford Female Institute (June 21, 1866) [Program] 15. Oxford Female College (June 19, 1867) [Program] 16. Oxford Female College (June 20, 1867) [Program] 17. Oxford Female College (June 19, 1872) [Program] 18. Oxford Female College (June 18, 1873) [Program] 19. Oxford Female College (June 16, 1875) [Program Copy] 20. Oxford Female College (June 12, 1878) [Program; Newspaper Article] 21. Oxford Female College (June 11, 1879) [Program; Invitation] 22. Oxford Female College (1880) [Newspaper article--Hamilton Daily News (June 10, 1880), p.1; Commencement Essay--"Ations," by Lillian White] 23. Oxford Female College (June 2-3, 6-8, 1881) [Program; Invitation] 24. Oxford Female College (June 16, 1886) [Program] 25. Oxford Female College (1887) [Alumnae Meeting--Song Card (June 14, 1887)] 26. Oxford Female College (June 6, 1888) [Program; Invitation; Program--Grand Concert by the Graduates of the Music Department (June 2, 1888)] 27. Oxford College for Young Ladies (June 12, 1889) [Program; Invitation; Program--Alumnae Reunion (June 11, 1889?); Program--Commencement Concert of the Oxford Conservatory of Music (June 8, 1889) Commencement--Oxford College 28. June 11, 1890 [Program; Invitation] 29. June 10, 1891 [Program; Program- -Class Day (June 10, 1891)] 30. 1892 [Invitation; Program--Graduates' Recital, Oxford College of Music (June 6, 1892); Program--Class Day (1892); Invitation to Alumni] 31. 1893 [Invitation; Program--Graduating Recital, Oxford School of Oratory (June 3, 1893); Program--Class Day (June 6, 1893)] 32. 1894 [Program; Admission Ticket; Invitation; Admission Ticket--Class Day] 33. 1895 [Program--Commencement Recital, Oxford College of Music (June 10, 1895)] 34. June 10, 1896 [Program; Program--Class Day] 35. 1897 [Invitation; Program--Class Day (June 8, 1897) 36. June 8, 1898 [Program; Invitation; Invitation- -Commencement Recital, Oxford College of Oratory (June 4, 1898)] 37. 1899 [Invitation] 38. 1900 [Program--Baccalaureate Exercises (June 3, 1900); Program--Class Day (June 5, 1900); Program--Commencement Recital, Oxford College of Music (June 4, 1900)] 39. June 5, 1901 [Program; Invitation; Program--Commencement, Oxford College of Music and College of Oratory (June 3, 1901); Program--Senior Class Day (June 4, 1901); Program--Class Day (June 4, 1901, 10:30 AM)] 40. 1902 [Invitation; Program--Class Day (June 3, 1902); Program--Musical Evening, Class of 1902 (June 2, 1902); Invitation- -Senior Class Evening; Invitation--Senior Class Reception] 41. 1903 [Newspaper Article--Republican News-Hamilton, Ohio (June 1903); Newspaper Article--Alumnae Reunion] 42. 1904 [Invitation; Invitation--Senior Class Reception; Invitation--Senior Class Reception given by Junior Class] 43. 1907 [Invitation] 44. 1908 [Invitation] 45. June 6, 1916 [Program] 46. June 5, 1917 [Program] 47. 1919 [Program--Baccalaureate Service (June 1, 1919) 48. June 8, 1920 [Program; Booklet- -Graduation Recitals, Oxford College of Music] 49. June 7, 1921 [Program; Program- -Baccalaureate Service (June 5, 1921); Program--Alumnae Day (June 4, 1921); Program--Commencement Recital, Oxford College of Music (June 6, 1921); Program--Graduation Recital (May 16, 1921); Program Booklet--Graduation Recitals, Oxford College of Music] 50. 1923 [Program--Baccalaureate Service (June 10, 1923)] 51. 1926 [Program--Graduation Recital, Oxford College of Music (May 17, 1926)] 52. 1927 [Program--Commencement Week (June 3-7, 1927); Program--Students' Recital, Oxford College of Music (June 4, 1927)] 53. June 5, 1928 [Program; Program--Graduation Recital (May 14, 1928) Musical Recitals 54. Oxford Ladies Club? (1851?) [Newspaper clipping] 55. Musical Entertainment (January 30, 1863) [Program] 56. Musical Entertainment (December 18, 1869) [Copy of Program--Original with George Cummings, Hamilton (Received 3-2-77 via R. T. Howard, OPI] 57. Musical Entertainment (January 10, 1872) [Program] 58. Musical Entertainment (March 16, 1878) [Program] 59. Musical and Literary Entertainment (January 30, 1880) [Program] 60. Musical and Literary Entertainment (January 28, 1881) [Program] 61. Unidentified Recital Program (1884?) 62. Concert, Oxford Cornet Band (October 21, 1887) [Program] 63. Piano Recital (April 21, 1887) [Program] 64. Musical Entertainment (1888?) [Invitation] 65. Rive-King Recital, Mrs. Will J. Evans (1888?) [Program] 66. Mozart Concert (January 27, 1888) [Program] 67. Chamber Concert, Philharmonic String Quartette (March 1, 1888) [Program] 68. Ladies' Musical Club (October 16, 1888) [Program] 69. Chamber Concert, Philharmonic String Quartette (January 22, 1889) [Program] 70. Chamber Concert, Philharmonic String Quartette? (1889?) [Program fragment] 71. An Evening with Mendelssohn, Oxford Conservatory of Music (February 4, 1889) [Program] 72. Piano Recital, George Schneider (February 15, 1889) [Program] 73. Song Recital, Elizabeth Hetlich (May 13, 1889) [Program] 74. Concert, Philharmonic String Ouartette (October 23, 1890) [Program] 75. Fourth Lecture Recital, Beethoven (February 9, 1891) [Program] 76. Fifth Lecture Recital (May 12, 1891) [Program] 77. Philharmonic String Quartette (May 28, 1891) [Program] 78. Delsarte Evening (June 1, 1891) [Program] 79. Delsarte Evening (May 2, 1892) [Program] 80. Art Recital (March 9, 1893) [Program] 81. Arion Quartette (November 24, 1894) [Program] 82. Nevin Ladies Quartette (January 18, 1895) [Program] 83. Song Recital, Bertha Sheehan-Myers and Lindol R. Myers (March 19, 1897) [Program] 84. Students' Recital (March 27, 1897) [Program] 85. Graduates of Oxford College (January 28, 1899) [Program] 86. War Song Concert, Oxford College / Miami University (April 29, 1899) [Program] 87. The A Ensemble Class (May 20, 1899) [Program] 88. Song Recital, Hannah Margaret Mills and Grace Gene Bort (19--) [Invitation /Program] 89. Musicale, April the Seventh (190-?) [Program] 90. Song Recital, Corinne Moore-Lawson (April 15, 1901) [Program] 91. Students in Music and Elocution (November 2, 1901) [Program] 92. Faculty of Music and Oratory (February 17, 1902) [Program] 93. Promenade Concert (April 12, 1902) [Invitation] 94. Faculty of Music and Oratory (November 17, 1902) [Program] 95. Glee Club (March 21, 1903) [Program] 96. Students' Recital (December 4, 1903) [Program] 97. Oxford College Glee Club (December 15, 1903) [Program] 98. Students' Recital (March 21, 1904) [Program] 99. Song Recital (May 25, 1904) [Program] 100. Garden of Flowers (June 2, 1905) [Program] 101. Recital at Oxford College (191-) [Newspaper article] 102. Oxford College Glee Club (May 16, 1910) [Program] 103. Musical Recital, Students in Instrumental and Vocal Music (1911) [Newspaper article] 104. Piano Recital, Bernice Horrell Towner and Clem A. Towner (September 21, 1914) [Program] 105. Voice Recital, Clara Bancroft (November 22, 1919) [Program] 106. Voice Recital, Ethyl C. Lobban (October 15, 1923) [Program] 107. Voice Recital, Olga Leaman (March 8, 1925) [Program] 108. Voice Recital, Mary Leander (April 19, 1928) [Program] Events 109. Exhibition, Young Ladies' Literary Societies (1855?) [Program] 110. Annual Exhibition, Literary Societies of the Oxford Female College (June 25, 1856) [Program] 111. First Annual Exhibition, Alcione Literary Society (February 21, 1862) [Program] 112. Exhibition, Alcione Literary Society (March 24, 1864) [Program] 113. Annual Exhibition, Alcione Literary Society (May 11, 1865) [Program] 114. Annual Exhibition, Alcione Literary Society (February 23, 1866) [Program] 115. Philalethian (188-) [Program] 116. Art Reception (June 1, 1888) [Catalog] 116a. Evening with Longfellow (March 1, 1889) [Program] 117. Art Reception (June 7, 1889) [Catalog] 118. European Vacation Tour Organized by Mary Pratt (189-) [Brochure] 119. Art Reception (June 5, 1890) [Catalog] 120. A Dead Heat; Fast Friends, Oxford College Dramatic Club (November 24, 1898) [Program] 121. Within the Walls, Senior Class (February 21, 1902) [Program] 122. Christmas Party (1903?) [Invitation] 123. Petticoat Perfidy (February 22, 1910) [Program] 124. Thanksgiving Day (November 1913) [Program] 125. Kermess (April 23, 1915) [Program] 126. Madame Butterfly, by John Luther Long (November 8, 1915) [Program; Invitation] 127. Comedietta, New Night Owls of Oxford College (192-?) [Program] 128. As You Like It: A Comedy, Students of the Shakespeare Class (May 6, 1921) [Program] 129. The Goose Hangs High, Oxford Post Players (February 22, 1926?) [Program] 130. Corner-stone Laying of Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial (March 26, 1926) [Program; Invitation (copy)] 131. May Day (May 22, 1926) [Program] 132. Founder's Day (1927) [Program] 133. Quality Street, Post Players (November 24, 1927) [Program] 134. Founder's Day (February 27, 1928) [Program] 135. May Day (May 12, 1928) [Program] 136. Procession: A Pageant of Oxford College-Miami Life (June 7, 1930) [Program] 137. Centennial Banquet (1930)[Program] Diplomas, etc., Box 1 Not indexed. Library Records: Accession Records [1915- , 1919-25]; Library Loans [1897-99]; Notebooks [1923-28]; Hymnal Not indexed. Miscellaneous Materials, Box 1 Not indexed. Oxford College: Anniversaries and Pageants; Buildings; Presidents; History, Box 1 Files: Anniversaries and Pageants 1. Founders' Day [Programs (1927, 1928); Broadcast (February 1927); Telegram from Madeline Dean Frederick; Typed list of girls taking part in the program (n.d.); Letters concerning activities; Announcement for mailing to Alumnae clubs, typed draft; Letter--G.L. Pennock, Acting President, to Dr. H. Parker inviting him to speak for the occasion; Pageant--"Episodes," #2-4 on the founding of Oxford Female Institute, typed text, 5 pp. (1930?); Procession, a Pageant of Oxford College-Miami Life," by Talbot Jennings, printed program--36 x 14 cm. (June 7, 1930)] 2. Boar's Head Christmas (1925) [Newspaper clipping] 3. Centennial [Announcement, typed, 1 p., with color illustration of Oxford Female Institute at head (1930?); In commemoration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of Elam Fisher Hall, typed ms., 2 pp.(1956); Program for banquet. Figure in period costume in color on cover. 13 x 8 cm. (1930); Membership application for the Oxford College for Women Corporation, cd., 8 1/2 x 14 cm. (1930 Centennial)] Buildings and Facilities 4. Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial Dormitory (Proposed) [Invitation to Corner-stone Ceremony; Bulletin of Arrangements: The Laying of the Corner-Stone of the Memorial Dormitory (March 26, 1926); Letter of thanks from Oxford College Alumnae Association to the Oxford Caroline Scott Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (April 11, 1926); The Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial by R. J. McGinnis, Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine, v.63 n.8 (Whole Number 438) (August 1929), pp. 475-478; Miscellaneous news clippings] 5. Brant Room of Oxford College [Typewritten letter--Miss Marshall to Olive Flower, July 18, 1958, quoting Peggy Upham Offers on origin of piano table in Brant Room (Copy--original in 4 UP--Budgets, Biographical Materials, Miscellaneous Reports, Box 22); Letter--Administrative Council, Miami University, to Judy Williams on use of Brant Room for wedding (November 19, 1948)] 6. Buildings and Facilities (General) [Letter--President Jane Sherzer (unsigned), solicitation for new swimming pool, typed (July 1, 1915); Text of speech by President Jane Sherzer dedicating the new athletic field in honor of Miss Wilson, Director of Physical Culture, typed carbon copy (n.d.); Engraving from Presbyterian Historical Almanac, mounted on board with descriptive text on lower half of sheet (1861); Reproduction of J. J. Lankes woodcut showing front entrance (see also OC 55 Artifacts); Description of building and furnishings around 1882, hologr., 16 sheets, 12 1/2 x 20 1/2 cm.; Materials relating to renovation and repair, including letter--President John H. Thomas concerning blackboard (November 24, 1900); Letter--from S. C. Johnson to President Faye Walker on installation of wood "carpet" (August 31, 1888); Letter (fragment)--from S. C. Johnson on wood "carpet" installation (1888?); Brochure--Proposed Conservatory of Music, Oxford College for Women, Oxford, Ohio, 4 pp. (1924?); Booklet--Proposed Academy of Music for Oxford College for Women, Oxford, Ohio, 6 pp. (n.d.); Calendar --Fragment with Oxford College Views (1908)] 7. Contract Specifications, Property Lines [Specifications of work and materials required to erect and finish a seminary building at Oxford, Ohio . . . signed by Daniel Lavery, hologr., sheepskin bindg. 12 1/2 x 19 1/2 cm. (April 16, 1855); Letter--R. W. McFarland to Butler County Recorder, inquiring about Oxford Female College Property Lines, with Recorder's reply, hologr.(September 3, 1870)] Presidents 8. John Witherspoon Scott (1849-54, 1854-59) [Article--Sketch of Dr. Scott's association with Oxford Female College, Oxford College Press, pp. 9-15; Essay--In Memorium: The Rev. John Witherspoon Scott, D.D., by Rev. John H. Thomas (original 1901 work and reprint in Oxford Spirit, v.13 n.4,March 1927, pp. 1-3); Letter--Mrs. Alice C. Patterson to Rev. John H. Thomas on John Witherspoon Scott (February 15, 1901); Excerpt--The Reverend John Witherspoon Scott, D.D., from The History of Oxford College for Women, by Olive Flower (1949) 9. Robert Desha Morris (1859-82) [Satire--Biography of R.D.M.- , D.D. Professor of Term Bills in the O.F.C.., by Wm. Sloan Kennedy, Miami Student 1867-73, pam., 23 pp., 13 1/2 x 19 1/2 cm, title page has fictitious date (1671) and garbled spelling of author's name, "Killian S. Wennedy" (1871?); Essay--Despondency by "Morris" (possibly Robert Desha Morris (1834); Tribute to Presbyterianism: A Bicentenary Sermon, by the Rev. Robert D. Morris, 36 pp. 14 1/2 x 23 cm. (Philadelphia, 1843); Robert D. Morris, Dec'd, Last Will and Testament, with statement from executors and heirs, carbon copy of typed document, 3 sheets. (November 16, 1882)] 10. Lafayette Walker (1883-97, 1897-1900) [Invitation--"At home" from President and Mrs. Walker to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ferguson, cd., 6 x 8 1/2 cm. (May? 1900); Sabbath School Badge, Hebron Memorial Presbyterial Church (September 1901); News clippings, mainly obituaries] 11. John H. Thomas (1900-01) [Program--Inauguration of the Rev. Joh. H. Thomas, Fourth President of Oxford College (December 1, 1900); Inaugural Address, in pamphlet entitled Inaugural Services, at Oxford, Ohio, . . . with the Address of Rev. John Hampden Thomas, D.D., 11 pp. 17 1/2 x 26 cm. (Hamilton Oh.: Republican Publishing, 1901?); Letter--"Aunt A.T.L." to John H. Thomas reminiscing on her Oxford days in 1837-38, 4 sheets, hologr. (November 5, 1900); Letter--John H. Thomas to President Tappan, Miami University, transmitting Bishop, Scott, and other letters to Miami University, 2 sheets (June 11, 1901); News clipping--Death announcement, Commercial Tribune (January 20, 1904)] 12. Fannie Ruth Robinson (1901-05) [Letter-- Undated, from Mary Augusta Robinson with obituary of Fannie Ruth Robinson from Newark News (April 30, 1925)] 13. Jane Sherzer (1905-17)--Legal Affairs and Fees: Incorporation in Ohio (1905) [Correspondence with Ohio Secretary of State concerning incorporation in Ohio of Oxford College's predecessors (6 letters--mostly typed)] 14. Jane Sherzer (1905-17)--Legal Affairs and Fees: Incorporation in Ohio (1906) [Correspondence on transfer of Oxford College Corporation to Ohio; Indebtedness and bond issue (39 letters--mostly typed)] 15. Jane Sherzer (1905-17)--Advanced Credit; Transfer of Credit; North Central Association Membership Refused [13 letters and a report to the North Central Association, the latter on July 9, 1913] 16. Jane Sherzer (1905-17)--Stockholders (1906-17) [Correspondence (1906, 1909, 1917); Minutes (1910); Stock transfer from New Jersey to Ohio jurisdiction (1905), 12 pieces, including several duplicates] 17. Jane Sherzer (1905-17)--Miscellaneous [Letter--from Harry A. Fenton, Attorney, concerning room rentals to Miami University and disagreement over amount due, 2 sheets, typed (September 27, 1905); Letter--from John D. Pitts, Chesapeake and Ohio R.R., granting free transportation for Miss Agnes Morris to and from Washington, 1 sheet, typed (August 1, 1905); Letter--from D. G. Edwards, Cincinnati, Hamilton, and Dayton R.R., declining invitation to attend Thanksgiving celebration (November 20, 1905); Letter--from Century Club to President of the Women's Club, recommending Dr. Sherzer as a lecturer, 1 sheet, typed (October 2, 1905); Letter--from Mary B. Bryan (Mrs. William Jennings Bryan) declining speaking invitation, 1 sheet, typed on letterhead--The Commoner (March 2, 1907); Letter--from Mrs. Mary H, McKee accepting luncheon invitation (October 4, 1914); Letter--from [Frau?] Brandl urging Dr. Sherzer not to believe newspaper reports on German atrocities, 1 sheet, pencil text, in German (1915?); Statistical Report on the Library, copy of form filled out for the Superintendent of Documents. Library number 5337. (July 15, 1907); Memorandum of Agreement with Grace Trimble to act as field agent for recruiting students (1905); Replies from Alumni to Commencement invitations (1914); Assorted news clippings] 18. Eleanor Adams (1918-28) [Letter- -Eleanor Adams to Oliver Flower on her life and family genealogy, 2 sheets, hologr. (July 16, 1947); Letter--Adams to Alma--, concerning a bill due at Miami University, typed on half sheet (February 16, 1926); Correspondence--on Founders' Day programs, 5 letters--4 typed, 1 hologr. (March 1927); Letters--from John Henry Newman complimenting Dr. Adams on Founders' Day broadcast (March 1, 1927), Dr. Adams replies (March 10, 1927); Letter--Mrs. Sidney Maxwell to Dr. Adams including description and drawing of Elizabethan costume (1927); Letter--from Mrs. A. L. Smith to Eleanor Adams concerning acceptance of Oxford College coursework by graduate schools (March 24, 1927); Letter--Dr. Adams to Mrs. C. L. Thompson requesting Mrs. Thompson represent Oxford College at inauguration of Lafayette College's new President, typed draft (October 10, 1927); Invitation--"At home" note for faculty members (December 2, 19--); Employment application letters--from Theresa Schindler (2), Isabelle Elliott, Jakob Wekerly; Miscellaneous news clippings, including obituary (1965)] 19. Gilbert Pennock (Acting President 1928) [Letter--G. L. Pennock to Mrs. George E. Malone on change in Memorial Building's location (April 18, 1928); News clipping--reports Pennock's speaking at the Indiana Oxford College Association's annual luncheon meeting (May 27, 1928?)] History 20. Charters, Acts of Incorporation [An Act to Incorporate Oxford Female Academy, 1839, transcript from Laws of Ohio, v.37, pp. 80-81; An Act to Incorporate Oxford Female Institute, . . . 1849, mimeographed copy of typed text; Charter of Oxford Female College, 1854, and Oxford College for Women, 1906, printed folder; Certificate of Incorporation of Oxford College, 1897, mimeographed copy of typed text; Oxford College Company of Ohio, (Proposed), 1902; Certificate of Incorporation of Oxford College, carbon copy of typed text (April 1906); Articles of Incorporation of Oxford College for Women, 1906, mimeographed copy of typed text] 21. Trustees [Record of the Proceedings of the Incorporators, Members, and Trustees of the Oxford College for Women, Including By-Laws and Amended By-Laws, 18 typed sheets and duplicates (1906-10); Minutes of the Board of Trustees, Oxford College, 3 typed sheets (1910, 1915, 1916); Affidavit indicating that the Board has been duly sworn, carbon copy of typed text, 1 sheet (n.d.) 22. By-laws, Rules and Regulations [Folder--By Laws: Rules and Regulations of Oxford College for Women, 18 1/2 x 13 cm. (n.d.);Booklet-- Oxford College: Daily Routine and Regulations, 8 pp., 11 1/2 x 15 cm. (n.d.); Order for the Day: Order for Monday: Order for Sunday, printed sheet, 21 x 31 cm. (1905?); Room and Board Regulations, mimeographed sheet, 21 x 35 cm. (1905?)] 23. Agreements with Morris Family [Memorandum of Agreement between Agnes and Mary Morris and the Oxford College for Women, typewritten (January 27, 1907); Memorandum of Supplemental Agreement between Agnes Morris and the Oxford College for Women (June 15, 1910)] 24. Debts, Court Cases [Abstract from Minutes of the Cincinnati Presbyterian Synod concerning the financial affairs of Oxford Female Institute and Oxford Female College, typed Mss., 26 sheets, 28 x 21 1/2 cm. (1855-66); Court of Common Pleas, Butler County, Judgment against Oxford Female College for indebtedness 1856- , Mss. in pencil, 10 sheets, legal size (1876)]; News clipping--Cincinnati Presbyterian Synod authorizes purchase of Oxford Female College, The Presbyter (October 6, 1859), p. 10; News clipping--Cincinnati Presbyterian Synod expresses pleasure with management of Oxford Female College, The Presbyter (October 24, 1861); News clipping--Mrs. Lilly M. Walker sues Oxford Female College Board of Directors, Hamilton Evening Democrat (May 12, 1902); Brochure--by Mary Hughes questioning legality of proposed Oxford College-Miami University merger in light of recently discovered records, also offers brief history of Trustees' financial dealings, 4 pp. (1928?)] 25. Addresses [Addresses Delivered at the Dedication of the Oxford Female College, September 3, 1856 (Cincinnati: Moore, Wilstach, Keys, 1856) {Includes--Address on the Missionary Feature of the Institution, by Joseph Warren; Dedicatory Address, by J. C. Moffat}; The Present Age, The Age of Woman, An Address Before the Literary Societies of Oxford Female College at Their Anniversary, by Alex T. McGill, June 24, 1858, 20 pp., 14 x 22 cm. (Oxford: 1858)] 26. Publications [Article--Oxford College: A Pioneer College for Women in Ohio, by Jennie Brooks, Christian Work and the Evangelist v.90 n.2308 (May 6, 1911), pp. 573-77; Mss.--The Pioneer College for Women: Oxford College, by Jennie Brooks (1911?); History of the College, Read by Miss Deem on Alumnae Day, June 11, 1888, Oxford Ladies Collegian, v.1 n.10 (April 1889), pp. 47-49; Article--Oxford College, by "H.S.," Saxby's Magazine (July 1893); Margaret A. Nash, " 'A Salutary Rivalry'": The Growth of Higher Education for Women in Oxford, Ohio, 1855-1867" History of Higher Education Annual v. 16 (1906): 21-38.] 27. Lists, Chronologies, etc. [Guide for Historical Committee (list of officers of Oxford Female Academy, Oxford Female Institute, Oxford Female College, and Oxford College), carbon copy, 1 sheet.; List of Presidents of Oxford Female Academy, Oxford Female Institute, Oxford Female College, and Oxford College, typed, 1 sheet.; Memoranda, with factual information about the early history of Oxford Female College and Oxford Female Institute, hologr., 1 sheet; Letter--from Julia A. Rogers, OC '56, containing factual information about the early history of the College, hologr., 2 sheets (n.d.)] 28. News Clippings [Miscellaneous clippings mainly dealing with the early history of Oxford College] 29. Oxford College-Western College Merger Proposal (1917) [Memorandum Agreement, mimeographed copies of typed text, c.1-6 sheets, c.2-5 sheets (n.d.); Articles of Association for the Incorporation of the Western Oxford College, carbon copies of typed text, 6 sheets (n.d.); Steps for the Union of the Oxford College for Women with the Western College for Women, mimeographed copy of typed text, 1 sheet (n.d.); Merger provisions for Oxford College Officers, mimeographed copy of typed text, 1 sheet (n.d.); Resolution of Oxford College Board of Trustees pledging not to approve merger without Alumnae Associations' consent, carbon copy of typed text, 2 sheets (July 8, 1919); Memo by President Jane Sherzer with factual information about merger proposal's early course, hologr., 1 sheet (n.d.); Merger correspondence of President Sherzer; Miscellaneous merger correspondence, mainly involving Judge Elam Fisher] 30. Oxford College-Western College Merger Proposal (1917)--Pro-merger letters and resolutions 31. Oxford College-Western College Merger Proposal (1917)--Anti-merger letters and resolutions 32. Oxford College-Western College Merger Proposal (1917)--News clippings 33. Oxford College Endowment Fund, Scholarships--Oxford College/Miami University Communications and Reports (1926-58) [Includes Folder--Accountant's Report: The Oxford College for Women, Oxford, Ohio, Endowment Fund, submitted by Biggs and Welliver, Accountants (contains list of pledges and payments), 13 typed sheets (June 19, 1929)] 34. Oxford College Endowment Fund, Scholarships--Olive Flower's Correspondence with Alumnae (1929-34) 35. Appeals for Funds (1906-17)[Appeal Song, holgr. 1 folded sheet (n.d.); Dr. Jane Sherzer correspondence on appeal campaign, including letters and promotional brochures from fund raising agencies (1914-16); Flier--College Endowment Funds Thru "Personal Endowments" (1917); Flier--Oxford Fact Folder: Endowment Campaign, Oxford College Press, Supplement to v.7 (August 1917); Flier--A Message for You: The Future: Facts and Needs, Convcining Data, Oxford College Press, Supplement to v.7 (August 1917); Flier--Community Campaign: Endowment and Extension Fund, Oxford College Press v.10 n.6 (1917?); Flier--To the Friends of Oxford College (1913?); Letter--From the Endowment and Extension Campaign Director soliciting contributions, 1 sheet, carbon of typed original, unsigned (1917); Letter--From the President, Treasurer, and Executive Committee of the Alumnae Association to students soliciting contributions, 1 sheet, carbon of typed original (1906?); Assorted News clips] 36. Appeal for Funds (1924) I [Brochure--Proposed Conservatory of Music, Oxford College for Women, Oxford, Ohio (copy--original in Buildings and Facilities {General} File); Booklet--Proposed Academy of Music for Oxford College for Women, Oxford, Ohio (also in Buildings and Facilities {General} File; Folder--Chairmen: Oxford College Endowment and Building Fund, typed, with pencil annotations, 6 sheets; Folder--Oxford College Endowment and Building Fund: What the Local Chairman Should Do, typed, 6 sheets (1924?);Folder--Proposed Plan of Campaign to Raise Six Hundred Thousand Dollars for the Oxford College for Women, Oxford, Ohio, submitted by Tamblyn and Brown, New York City, 5 sheets., typed (January 31, 1924); Booklet--America's Pioneer College for Women, Oxford College for Women, Oxford, Ohio, 16 pp., 15 1/2 x 23 1/2 cm.] 37. Appeal for Funds (1924) II [Booklet--A Milestone of Progress: 1830-1924, Oxford College, Oxford, Ohio., 24 pp., ill., 20 x 28 cm.] 38. Appeal for Funds (1924) III [Flier--Were you one of those girls? (2-7-3 Appeal); The Oxford College Record, Oxford College Press, v.18 n.3 (September 1924) (copy); Flier--Untitled, with cut of tower on cover (2-7-3 Appeal); Flier--Memories: Of the Quaint Old College Town--Oxford, Ohio (1924?); Flier--The Small College vs. The Large College (1924?); Flier--Oxford's Contribution: Service Rendered by America's Pioneer Women's College to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois (verso: Where Eighty-five Per Cent of Oxford's Alumnae Serve {map}]; Flier--The Message the Violets Bring (2-7-3 Appeal);Letter--from Nellie H, Chapin, Alumnae Association Chairman, to Oxford Friends in support of 2-7-3 Appeal, 1 sheet, carbon copy of typed original (November 14, 1924)] 39. Oxford College-Miami University Merger (1928) [Certificate and Agreement of Merger (3 copies), c.1--carbon copy of typed original with annotations, 2 sheets, c.2--mimeographed copy of typed original, 3 sheets, c.3--hologr, pen, possibly written by W. P. Roudebush, 4 sheets, (December 1928); Letter--from A. H. Upham to Oxford College graduates and former students detailing merger agreement terms, typed, 2 sheets, (December 12, 1928); Letter--Sylvia Ferguson, President of Oxford College Alumnae Association to members detailing reasons prompting merger, carbon copy of typed original, 3 sheets (July 9, 1928); Specifications for tablets to be placed in Oxford College, typed, 7 sheets (n.d.); Letter--W.P. Roudebush to Olive Flower outlining plans for use/deposition of Oxford College equipment, typed with corrections, 3 sheets (February 13, 1929); Memorandum on Insurance for Oxford College, 2 sheets, sheet 1--typed, sheet 2--typed on ledger paper (1930?); Brochure--by Mary Hughes questioning legality of proposed merger in light of recently discovered records, also offers brief history of Trustees' financial dealings (1928?)(copy--original in Debts, Court Cases file)] 40. Oxford College-Miami University Merger (1928)--Olive Flower's Correspondence 41. Oxford College-Miami University Merger (1928)--W. P. Roudebush's Correspondence 42. Oxford College-Miami University Merger (1928)--News clippings 43. Ads, Announcements, Brochures I [Brochure--Oxford College, Rev. Faye Walker, D.D., President, 9 x 16 cm. (1896); Brochure--Oxford College for Young Ladies, Oxford, Ohio, 10 x 15 cm., illus. (1899); Fliers--Announcements (1900, 1915); Clippings--Assorted newspaper and magazine advertisements for Oxford College] 44. Ads, Announcements, Brochures II [Folder--Oxford College for Women, Oxford, Ohio, 30 x 22 1/2 cm. (1927); Brochure--Seven Points in Favor of Oxford College, 20 pp. 15 1/2 x 21 1/2 cm. (1906)] Student Government; Literary Societies, 1860-1928, Box 1 Files: 1. Student Government [The Self- Government Association . . . 1905-6 (ring notebook)(constitution, members); Student Self-Government Board: Minutes: 1918-25 (Ms. notebook); Constitution and Regulations of the Student Self Government Association (Oxford College Press, v.21 n.3, September 1927)] 2. International Relations Club [Notebook, including members lists and minutes: 1921-28; Constitution; Miscellaneous correspondence, reports, and news clippings] 3. Literary Societies: [Calliopean and Philalethian Societies Pins; Unidentified metal tag] [See also in History File--article by Jennie Brooks on Oxford College and Literary Societies] 4. Alcione Literary Society [Notebook, MSS.-- Minutes: 1861-67 (Inserts) 5. Calliopean Society [Notebooks, MSS.--1. 1860-68 (Constitution of the Calliopean Society, September 22, 1860; Members, attendance); 2, 1874-85 (Constitution, membership and attendance); 3. Minutes: 1864-76; 4. Critics Book 1867-76; 5. Corresponding and Recording Secretary's Book: 1877-85] 6. Philalethian Society [The Philalethian, v.2 n.7 (March 1, 1852); v.2 n.8 (April 1, 1852)] [on top of box] 7. Philalethian Society [Society Motto Card; Minutes, Constitution (typescript); The Auto-biography of the Philalethian Society of Dr. Scott's Seminary, with By-Laws (Typescript); What Can Woman Do? by "Delta"(November 1, 1851)(Typescript)] 8. Philalethian Society [Ledger, MSS.--Minutes: 1865-85] 9. Society of Inquiry [Notebook, MSS.--Minute Book: 1866-67] 10. Pierian Literary Society [Program, MSS (April 8, 1904); Program (1904?)] 11. Verse: Holographs [Welcome (MSS, two sheets folded, one half-sheet, 5 leaves of numbered text. (n.d.); A Reminiscance (sic) (MSS., 10 sheets, 14 x 22 cm. Verse. 1873) (In verse, describes Junior party); Permitted Absence. A printed card, for Miss. Wing from Latin, signed "Hall"] 12. Alice E. Brown (Not in Directory) [Notebooks, Holograph--1. Book Reviews: 1900-01, 1902-03; 2. Book Reviews: January 15, 1902] Textbooks, Novels, Travel Guides (Mostly Persona