Widener University - Pioneer Yearbook (Chester, PA)

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IN RETROSPECT Chartered since 1843, P.M.C. has had collegiate powers since 1847. The College traces its origin from two boys' schools founded in Wilmington, Delaware. The first, begun by John Bullock, opened in 1821. Samuel Alsop succeeded him until 1853, when he transferred his position to Theodore Hyatt. From 1853 to 1859, the school was known as Theodore Hyatt's Select School for Boys. The second school, was The Wilmington Literary Insti- tute, begun by the Reverend Corry Chambers in 1839. In 1846 it became a military school, and, in 1847, its charter was amended, changing its name to The American Literary Scientific and Military Institute. ln 1859, this school, using the charter of The Wilmington Literary Institute, was incorporated as the Delaware Military Academy, with Theodore Hyatt as president. At the opening of the War Between the States, increased facilities for conducting the academy became necessary. The school was then incor- porated in West Chester, Pennsylvania, under legis- lature approved on April 8, 1862, with students residing at the institution. ln December 1865, the institution changed its location to Chester, Pennsylvania, occupying, at first, the Crozer Normal School building. Two years later, land near the northeastern section of the city was acquired, and the construction was com- pleted on September 3, 1868. In 1869, the Military Department was accorded Government recognition under an Act of Congress. On December 12, 1897, the Board of Trustees changed the corporate name to Pennsylvania Mili- tary College. In November, 1934, the corporation became a non-profit, non-proprietary institution. In 1942, early in World War ll, the College adopted a year round acceleration schedule, revis- ing its calender in 1943. The next month, all seniors and juniors were called to active service in the En- listed Reserve Corps, leaving the College almost completely depleted of students. However, in June, 1943, a basic unit of the Army Specialized Training Program was activated. ln 1954, an Evening Division was launched in order to provide a needed community service. ln 1956, an industrial Service Center was developed to provide training programs and allied services to the industrial community. In 1965, the student base was broadened with the inclusion of boarding civilian students on the campus. Kirkbride Hall - 1965. L.