Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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When one states the word college here, it is not absolutely correct, because at the beginning Creighton was a grade and high school. It was not until 1888 that actual college classes were held. In 1878, the boys were not admitted until they were able to read in the second reader. During those early days at Creighton, the two distinct courses of study offered were entitled the Classical and the Commercial. The Classical Course was six years in length, and was set up for the purpose of giving the student a thorough knowledge of English, Latin and Greek, mental and moral philosophy, pure and mixed mathematics, and the physical sciences, besides all the usual branches of a polite education. The Commercial Course covered all the branches of a good English education, student and faculty utilize the Administration Ubrary, be- low, located in the foreground of the attove aerial photo of the Creighton Campus in 1949. » Ji intro — 9

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hill which sloped away to the east and north, thereby commanding an extensive view in these two directions. Moreover, the building faced what was then re- ferred to as one of the most important thoroughfares of the city, that is, 24th Street. The grounds of the college then con- sisted of a rectangle measuring 526 feet from north to south and 561 feet from east to west. A large house was located in the northeastern end of this property. In 1886, the college was able to purchase the building and lot, and refurbish the house as a temporary dwelling for the increased faculty members. When the south wing of the college was completed in 1889, this building was sold and removed. In 1884, John A. Creighton donated about $10,000 toward the purchase of scientific equipment, principally in physics, chemistry and astronomy. To make room for it, a one-story frame build- ing was erected southwest of the college, at the spot where the church is now located. After John A. Crelghton ' s Initial contrllyutlon for science equipment, Creighton continued to Improve Its facilities, as shown by the lab at right. Above, Instructors demonstrate a more practical side of science In a Red Cross first aid class. 8 — intra

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isss ' i! ' :: ve . : -w ' -,?- and was four years in length. Its object was to prepare students for business and commercial pursuits. Besides the Classical and Commercial Courses, there was a Preparatory Department which was organized for students who were not advanced enough to enter the other two. Before the beginning of this century, the John A. Creighton Medical College had been opened and dozens of physi- cians, including at least three women, had been graduated. Academic growth led to master ' s degrees being awarded in 1893. New requirements for medical study were developed, making Creighton the first School of Medicine west of the Creighton began its many years of service in 1878. These services soon extended to a wide variety of fields, including continued support of St. Josep h ' s Hospital, upper left, and the foundation of John A. Creighton Medical College, above. In the 1923-24 ROTC Ceremony, right, Creighton exhibits its concern for the safety of the nation. 10 — intra ' X if:-