Finding Aid for Selim H. Peabody Speeches and Sermons, 1881-91, 1894 | University of Illinois Archives

Title: Selim H. Peabody Speeches and Sermons, 1881-91, 1894

ID: 2/2/1

Primary Creator: Peabody, Selim Hobart (1829-1903)

Extent: 0.3 cubic feet

Arrangement: Chronological

Subjects: Afghanistan - Education, Christianity, Faculty, Higher Education, History of Education, Illinois Farmers Institute, National Education Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Religion, Scholarships, Secondary Schools, Student Government, University Administration

Formats/Genres: Papers

Languages: English

Manuscript and typescript copies of speeches and sermons delivered by Regent Selim H. Peabody (1880-91) at University baccalaureate services and meetings of the National Educational Association; State Teachers Association, Farmers' Institute, high school commencements and University celebrations concerning the origins and development of the University of Illinois; accreditation; matriculation; scholarships; faculty; student government; certificates and degrees; buildings and equipment; financial and administrative problems; development of American high schools and universities; high school curricula; statistics on higher education; state support of higher education in Illinois and comparisons with neighboring states; purposes and needs of the University; tool work education and the education of farm children. The baccalaureate sermons and high school addresses relate to higher law, conscience, application of Christianity, science and faith, supremacy of law, academic excellence, intellectual stimuli and us of abilities and knowledge.

Afghanistan - Education
Christianity
Faculty
Higher Education
History of Education
Illinois Farmers Institute
National Education Association
Phi Beta Kappa
Religion
Scholarships
Secondary Schools
Student Government
University Administration

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Accruals: 12/20/1963

Other Note: 3 Pages

URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/0202001.pdf

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