Subject: Education (Higher)

This book contains the text of a sermon delivered by Joseph Hutchins on July 17, 1787, at the opening of Franklin College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Published in Philadelphia in 1806, the sermon commemorates the founding of America's first coeducational institution. The sermon's significance is highlighted by the fact that Richea Gratz, the first Jewish female college student in the United States, was among the inaugural class.

Draft of a letter from Dr. Paul Haupt to James E. Rhoads, concerning Bryn Mawr College business and the scientific and moral character of a Dr. Collitz. Written in Washington, District of Columbia, circa 1885.

This is the first report and catalogue of the Arkansas Industrial University (later the University of Arkansas), published in Little Rock in 1873. The report, compiled by Secretary M. A. Cohn, details the university's establishment, curriculum, and early activities. A presentation slip from Cohn is tipped in before the catalogue.

Letter written by James E. Rhoads to Dr. Paul Haupt on Bryn Mawr College letterhead, discussing college business. Dated August 25, 1885, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Letter written by James E. Rhoads to Dr. Paul Haupt on February 19, 1886, on Bryn Mawr College letterhead. The letter discusses college business and includes a request for Dr. Haupt to give lectures at Bryn Mawr College.

Issue of Poulson's American Daily Advertiser newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 14, 1804. This issue contains a death notice mentioning Morris, an Algerian Jew who taught Hebrew at Cambridge University, and an advertisement for Israel as an auctioneer.