Samuel K. Hoshour lecture notes, 1864 - 1880
Scope and Contents
This collection contains three notebooks of lecture notes by Samuel K. Hoshour concerning the topics of church history, moral philosophy, and Roman literature. He gave these lectures as a Modern Languages Professor at North Western Christian University (now Butler University).
Dates
- Creation: 1864 - 1880
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. When requesting access to a small collection, please include the File Identifier (eg. MSS-SM ###) in your request.
Biographical Note
Samuel K. Hoshour was the first official president of North Western Christian University, later to become Butler University. He was initially a professor and then became president in 1858. Hoshour was removed as president when the Civil War broke out, demoted back to professor, and in 1862 left to become the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He is a well-regarded scholar and there remains a scholarship in his name at Indiana University.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (3 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated to Butler University Libraries by Mrs. C.P. Kingsley, circa 1990.
Bibliography
Repository Details
Part of the Butler University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
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Indianapolis Indiana 46208 United States
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