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Hiram College Library
The Hiram College Library (''prev.'' Western Reserve Eclectic Institute) is the library of Hiram College established in 1900. The construction of its predecessor, the Teachout-Cooley Library, funded by Abram Teachout, contained a collection consisting of books donated by the literary societies and the Legal deposit, depository collection. The first of several additions made to the building was constructed in 1923. History Prior to 1900 Until November 1853, the Institution possessed no library or collection of books other than the Bible; however, in the winter of 1854–55, the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute took its first steps toward establishing a formal library. By 1858, the Delphic Library had grown modestly to include eighteen volumes, marking the beginning of a more concerted effort to provide access to literature. In the autumn of 1859, the Hesperian Society undertook its first significant initiative to create a library, working alongside the Delphic Library, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiram College
Hiram College ( ) is a private liberal arts college in Hiram, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1850 as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute by Amos Sutton Hayden and other members of the Disciples of Christ Church. The college is nonsectarian and coeducational. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Among its alumni is James A. Garfield, who also served as a college instructor and principal before he was President of the United States. History On June 12, 1849, representatives of the Disciples of Christ voted to establish an academic institution, which would later become Hiram College. On November 7 that year, they chose the village of Hiram as the site for the school because the founders considered this area of the Western Reserve to be "healthful and free of distractions". The following month, on December 20, the founders accepted the suggestion of Isaac Errett and named the school the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute. The institute's original cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |