Antioch College Publications
Scope and Contents
The Antioch College Publications collection explores the curriculum, philosophy, and history of Antioch College through: documents which describe the college’s coursework; promotional pamphlets; and publications which elaborate on the lives and activities of Antioch students.
Specifically, these documents include: Antioch College’s articles of incorporation (1875); catalogues (1871-1934); promotional pamphlets (1935-1954); information for prospective students (1928-1936); alumni directories (1905, 1948, 1960); The Towers Yearbook (1923, 1928); We, the Community: Community Government (1946); Reminiscences: Dr. William A. Bell (1912); Pioneering in Education: The Story of Antioch (1935); Letter to Parents (1940); and Wartime Antioch (1943).
Dates
- Creation: 1871-1978
Creator
- Antioch University (Organization)
- Antioch College (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
Antioch College was established in 1850 by the Christian Connection. The college opened in 1852 with Horace Mann as the acting president. Since its inception, Antioch garnered a progressive reputation for being one of the first co-educational colleges in the United States. Antioch College stressed a well-rounded liberal arts education and emphasized eclecticism in its curriculum by encouraging students to study various subjects and engage in recreational activities. In 1919, Antioch College briefly closed to redesign its curriculum and reopened in 1921 with a cooperative education program. Antioch’s coop program varied from traditional college curriculums through its emphasis on joining the workforce while attending college.
Throughout its history, Antioch College faced financial problems and shut down a series of times due to these difficulties. The college reopened in 2011.
Extent
1.5 linear feet (3 Hollinger boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Antioch College, established in 1850, is a liberal arts college in Yellow Springs, Ohio. This collection contains a series of Antioch documents and publications which range from Antioch’s articles of incorporation to general catalogues, advertising pamphlets, alumni directories, and yearbooks. This collection offers insight into the philosophy, history, and culture of Antioch College.
Arrangement
The Antioch College Publications collection is arranged and listed by type of publication.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor and date of acquisition for this collection are unknown.
- Title
- Guide to the Antioch College Publications (MS-625)
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Ameer Hafeez, Lisa Rickey
- Date
- 2018 July 18
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
