Western Reserve College collection

Collection

Identifier: MS W71

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection primarily consists of publications and ephemera of Western Reserve College including catalogues (ca.1826-1895) featuring lists of students and officers of the college), commencement programs, and other publications, including newspapers. The collection also includes letters, notes and minutes relating to the early years of the College.

Dates

Creation: 1826-1975
Creation: Majority of material found within 1826-1886

Creator

Hudson Library & Historical Society (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open for research use.

Restrictions on Use

The collection is open for research use.

History of Western Reserve College

In 1826, a charter was granted to establish Western Reserve College and Preparatory School in Hudson, Ohio. For the next 56 years, the college and school occupied the campus together until 1882, when the college, now known as Case Western Reserve University, moved to Cleveland, Ohio.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (2 boxes (1 oversize))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers, ephemera and publications relating to Western Reserve College in Hudson before the school's move to Cleveland in 1882.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection has been arranged in two series: 1) Papers 2) Publications and ephemera. The papers have been maintained in the original order they were found and originally cataloged (at item-level).

Related Material

Materials pertaining to Western Reserve Academy are maintained in a separate collection. The Western Reserve Historical Society and Case Western Reserve University also have similar collections of material.