Franklin College - Almanack Yearbook (Franklin, IN)

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'S' it .. Aim auKi ,J . i' i A X -- . ' ' , - it -E mi ,w Historgf of Franklin College N 1834, under the leadership of Henry Bradley, of Indianapolis, Louis Morgan, of Shelby ffountyg Samuel Harding, of Franklin, tllld Williztiii Rees, of Delphi, Franklin College was founded. It was first a Manual Labor Institute, but in 1844 bc- came a college. Franklin progressed rapidly under its first ,Prcsident, Rev. George C. Chandler. NVhen the Civil War began, most of the young men enlisted and the college was'closed. In 1869, with Rev. Il. Ii. Wayland, D. D., as President, Franklin reopened. In 1872 Rev. W. T. Stott was elected President and the raising of an endowment fund began. During his time Stott Hall was built, and later the Library. Each year saw an increase in students and interest. In 1905, 'Doctor Bryan, of Indiana -University, was chosen President. His first step was to change the form of organization, and the College Board was formed. Three buildings-the girls' dormitory, gymnasium and heating plant were erected. During the presidency of Dr. Elijah Hanley, Franklin became recognized as the foremost secondary college in Indiana, in her standards of efficiency, high ideals and culture. In the spring of 1917, flharles IC. Goodell, of Denison University, was chosen President. Ile is perfecting Alumni organizations, carrying on ex- tensive field work, and furthering plans for a new Science building. Is is an established fact that he will accomplish his one ambition- A Greater Franklin. 2 N, . rg 4. - , Iv, -- r .. . I . . -x-mixiavyzf V ...I We may make the times better if we beslir ou1'selvcs. l Pug 0

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