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Resolution to return Jane Jones' gold watch and chain, 1882
This 1882 resolution of the Ottawa University Board of Trustees acknowledged the generous gift of a gold watch and chain from Jane K. Jones. She donated her watch and chain to help pay for the rebuilding of what is now known as Tauy Jones Hall which…
Letter from M. L. Ward with terms for accepting presidency, c. 1883
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.
Benson letter about incorporation of OU, 1893
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 from W. F. Harper to M.L. Ward, 1886
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.
Letter from J. W. Luks to M. L. Ward, 1883
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…
Warranty deed for Mission Cemetery, 1916
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…
Degrees of relationship of the ____ Nation, 1859
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…
Music department catalog, 1887-1888
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 (online edition)
"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.