Lycoming College - Williamsport Dickinson Seminary of Lycoming College

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About This Collection

The Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Collection traces the first eighty years of the school's extensive history. Documented here is the early struggle of the founding of the school, with more prosperous years ensuing as attendance increased and the facilities expanded. The significance of the Methodist Church in the establishment and the continual funding of the school is evidenced. Records exist from six of the eight presidents that helped mold the young school. Events, both social and official, are well represented. Music played a very important role, as is apparent from the many recital playbills in the collection. Also very significant in the life of the students were the many societies and organizations, especially three of the more prominent organizations, the Belles Lettres Union Society, the Gamma Epsilon Society and the Triparite Union Society. Catalogs listing both students and faculty provide further glimpses of life in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Items not specifically related to Williamsport Dickinson Seminary, such as a newspaper announcing President Lincoln's assassination and magazines covering the coronation of King George V, were most likely collected by faculty or staff, and are included to enhance the portrayal of the time period.
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Art Studio
Art Studio
Artists' studios, Universities and colleges
Photo of the art studio as it appeared in 1893.
Baseball on the Original Athletic Field
Baseball on the Original Athletic Field
Athletic fields, Baseball, Buildings, Cupolas
Baseball players are on the Original Athletic Field behind Old Main and the Old Gymnasium. The name 'Heckman' is written on back. Edgar Heckman graduated with the Class of 1894.
Belles Lettres Society Hall
Belles Lettres Society Hall
Universities and colleges, Rooms and spaces
Photo of Belles Lettres Society Hal.l
Beta Epsilon Phi Campus Day
Beta Epsilon Phi Campus Day
Celebrations, Student organizations
Nine male students dressed in formal attire pose outdoors for a photo on Beta Epsilon Phi Campus Day. Edgar Heckman (Class of 1894) is seated in the middle chair. Three of these individuals also appear in WDS497, which is the Glee Club.
Class of 1893, Williamsport Dickinson Seminary
Class of 1893, Williamsport Dickinson Seminary
Alumni and alumnae, Graduation ceremonies
Portrait of the Class of 1893. Attached sheet with names and positions: 'Front row l-r: Ed Pyles, Ed Kress, Esther K. Gray, Minnie Hooper, C. W. Dempsey, Aimee Wakefield, Thomas McKenty, and Albert Sydow; Second row l-r: Ann Kress, _____, Harry McMorris, Anna Lincoln, W. E. Benscoter, M. Cloyd Burnley, Julia Riddle, Myrtle Gray, Minnie Menges; Third row l-r: Grace Correll, Lucy Burnley; Fourth row [L to R]: Anna Sensenbach, J. I. Winger, Alice Dann, ______, ______, _____,______, Winifred Alexander, Jack Minds, Walter Thomas. Back row l-r: Mary Howland, Harry Leonard, Elizabeth Minds, George Johnson.'
Cleaning Day, 1893
Cleaning Day, 1893
Students, Cleaning, Leisure, Recreation
Four couples are seated on the ground in a shaded area as one man holds a sun umbrella. Photo is from Cleaning Day, 1893. Names on back: 'Mary Howland, Mr. Wallis, Mary Whitney, Mr. Leonard, Minnie Larud, Mr. Estefi, Alice Dann, Mr. Rosenberry.' Duplicate of 436WDS.
Cleaning Day, 1893
Cleaning Day, 1893
Students, Cleaning, Recreation
Two males and two females pose, seated on the ground. One gentleman holds a sun umbrella. Photo is from Cleaning Day, 1893. On back: Mr. Pyles and Myrtle Gray, Maud Thomas and Mr. McMorris. Part of the tree committee.' June 1893.
Cleaning Day, 1893
Cleaning Day, 1893
Cornices, Lawns, Leisure, Students, Trees
Five women and four men are seated under some trees on the lawn in front of Old Main. Photo is from Cleaning Day, June, 1893. On back: 'Mr. McMorris, Mr. Rounsley, Miss Zeigler, Esther Gray, Myrtle Gray, Mr. Shirley, Lona Dunning, Mr. Pyles. This is the fence committee.' Esther Gray is seated on the chair in the middle. Myrtle Gray is seated on the lawn in front of her. Mr. Pyles is in the front row, far left. Maud Thomas is in the front row, third from the left. Mr. McMorris is in the front row, far right. Cf. 72WDS.
Female Students
Female Students
Students, Leisure, Recreation
Three female students sit outdoors on a bench, with two other students sitting on the ground in front of it, and three standing behind it. On back: '1st l. to r.: standing Mary L. Campbell; 2nd row: Anna Blanch Slate, Jane LeVan Green (end); 3rd, on ground: Florence Slate Lyon.' Four of the women are not identified.
Football Team, 1893
Football Team, 1893
Football players, Student organizations
Members of the 1893 football team pose for a group photo. On back: 'Peasly, [Harry] Estep, [Walter] Soderling, [Walter] Osgood, [Harry] Shoff, Gray, [Charles] Freck, [Alfred] Feight, [Benjamin] Hedding, [L. Morgan] Price, Morgan, [Guy] Anderson, [Edgar] Heckman.' Duplicate of 552WDS.
Glee Club
Glee Club
Music ensembles, Student organizations
Members of the 1894 Glee Club pose on front porch steps. Note on back: 'Glee Club, Edgar Heckman to Harry's [r]ight. Bob Allen in front of Edgar.' Duplicate of 497WDS.
Myrtle Gray
Myrtle Gray
Students
Portrait of Myrtle Gray.
Women Playing a Board Game
Women Playing a Board Game
Teachers
Two women are seated in a parlor-type room playing a board game. On back: 'Mrs. Gassaway, Miss Bates, 1893.' Mrs. J. L. Gassaway taught art at the Seminary beginning in 1881. Miss Alice M. Bates was an assistant in music beginning in 1891.