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The History of Occidental College The founders of Occidental College at first met with discouragement On every hand, and it was only through persistent efforts on the part of these far-sighted men that our institution exists today. Early in the year ISS6, Dr. W. S. Young, assisted by the Rev. J. Nl. Beal, the Rev. W. Chichester, the Rev. W. C. Stevens, and the Rev. l. M. Condit, drew up resolutions relative to the founding of a Presbyterian College in Los Angeles. Many of the citizens of Los Angeles were inspired by the intense interest and determination of these men, and as a result several sites were offered. A tract in Boyle Heights, valued at 550.000, was accepted, and on September 20, 1887, the cvrnerstone was laid with impressive cere- monies. When the building was completed on September 17, ISSS, it was christened with the name of The Occidental University of Los Angeles, although in l89l this name was changed to Occidental College. Dr. Samuel H. Weller was the first President of the new university. Hard times and financial burdens bore so heavily upon his shoulders that he was compelled to resign his office in l89l. But the founders had faith in the ultimate success of the institution, and pressed on toward the realization of their hopes. The College on Boyle Heights The Firsl College Building, Burned January 13, 1896 Tfwenly-.fix