Demarest Memorial Library cornerstone materials

Collection

Identifier: SC-003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This small collection includes a Bible, prayer book, hymnal, course catalogues, a yearbook, city directory, glass plate, photographs, and other items dating from 1879-1894. They were placed in the cornerstone of Demarest Memorial Library during the construction of the 1894 addition. They were removed during construction of the 1961 addition.

Dates

1879-1894

Creator

Hobart College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Historical Note

The materials in this collection were originally placed in the cornerstone of the Demarest Memorial Library addition of 1894-95 when the addition was begun in 1894. This addition encompased the north part of the library. The original building, constructed in 1885, included just the south portion with the reading room and stained glass windows. The materials were removed from the cornerstone in 1961 when St. Mark's Tower was built, joining the north portion of the Demarest Memorial Library to St. John's Chapel.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The materials in this collection were placed in the cornerstone of the Demarest Memorial Library in 1894. They were recovered in 1961 and donated to the archives.

Arrangement

This collection is not arranged in series.

Location

Box 1: Archives Storage / Range 22A / Section 1

Provenance

These materials were given to the library in 1961 when they were removed from the cornerstone during the construction of St. Mark's Tower.

Subjects

Academic libraries Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Baseball -- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Bibles Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
College publications Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Commencement ceremonies Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Cornerstone laying Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Demarest Hall
Directories Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Hymns Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Programs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Time capsules Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Yearbooks Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings