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Dr. Milan Ward wrote this four page letter to the Ottawa University Board of Trustees after he had been in Ottawa for a few weeks. He tells them what he feels needs to be done policy-wise before he will accept the job of president of the university.

A. W. Benson sent this letter to Mr. Merrifield apparently in answer to questions Merrifield had about the legality of Ottawa University's incorporation. Benson assured Merrifield that OU was properly incorporated and outlined proof.

Letter in reply to one from M. L. Ward concerning a policy he is thinking of implementing. Harper's letter outlines three difficulties concerning this policy. He also indicates he will be at the next board meeting in Newton.

J. W. Luks wrote M. L. Ward to share his opinion on the advisability of Ottawa University taking fifty Indians as students. He thought it was an excellent idea, but he also shared some concerns he had such as the availability of classrooms and…

The Trustees of the Mission Cemetery Association gave this warranty deed for the cemetery to the Board of Trustees of Ottawa University. A clause in the deed says that if the University does not keep the grounds in good condition and use it only for…

Lewis Henry Morgan, American anthropologist, studied kinship of the American Indians. He created a questionnaire which others could complete so he could collect data in a standardized way. This printed schedule has instructions and background…

This catalog lists the officers of the University as well as those of the music department. It also lists the students taking piano, organ, vocal, harmony, and theory classes. It gives the plan of instruction for each area. A schedule of fees is…

"The Campus" is the Ottawa University student-run newspaper. Its first issue was printed in 1884. Back issues are being added to this online site.

Ottawa University president Silas E. Price wrote G. Grovenor to thank him for the historical sketch written by Mrs. P. Fales. Grovenor had persuaded her to write the sketch. Price stated his plans to read it the next day at the Charter Day…

At the request of Mr. G. Grovenor Mrs. Philetus Fales writes a short sketch about the first year classes were held at Ottawa University.