Stetson University - Hatter Yearbook (DeLand, FL)

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History It was Henry DeLand, of Fairport, New York, who in 187 . after laying out the town now known as DeLand, felt that educa- tion and religion should be the very foundation of this enterprise. Thus, in 1883, he established the DeLand High School. In 1884, he erected, at his own expense, DeLand Hall, the first building of DeLand Academy, later to be known as DeLand University. In 1887 a charter was obtained. When Mr. DeLand met with reverses, and could do no more for his beloved school, he interested John H. Stetson, of Philadelphia. in the project. In 1881). in honor of the great work done by Mr. Stetson. DeLand insisted that the name of the institution be changed to John P». Stetson University. Under Dr. John F. Forbes ' administration the college grew and prospered. In 1897. Stetson University became affiliated with the University of Chicago, and kept this relation until 1910. In 1900 the College of Law was organized. After President Forbes ' resignation in 1!)(). 3, Dr. Lincoln Hulley became president. In January, 1934, after thirty years of service. Dr. Hulley passed away, and Dr. William Simms Allen, of Baylor University, he- came president. The same principles that guided the founders of the University have prevailed throughout the years of its existence. Stetson University, conceived as an institution where education could he obtained under Christian influence, is today still molding the lives of young citizens. [»