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History of Randolph-Macon College, Virginia. The Oldest Incorporated Methodist College in America

History of Randolph-Macon College, Virginia. The Oldest Incorporated Methodist College in America

Uncovering the Legacy of a Methodist Educational PioneerBy Richard Irby

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History of Randolph-Macon College, Virginia. The Oldest Incorporated Methodist College in America

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In "History of Randolph-Macon College, Virginia: The Oldest Incorporated Methodist College in America," Richard Irby meticulously chronicles the evolution of this venerable institution from its inception in the 1830s. Utilizing a blend of archival research and narrative history, Irby provides not only a chronological account of events but also a rich context regarding the college's role in the Methodist Church and the broader landscape of American higher education. His literary style balances scholarly rigor with accessible prose, making complex historical developments understandable for both academic and lay audiences alike. Richard Irby, an esteemed historian and educator with deep ties to the Methodist community, draws from a wealth of personal experience and extensive research into the intersection of religion and education. His insights are shaped by a long-standing commitment to preserving the heritage of American institutions of learning, particularly those rooted in specific theological traditions. This sense of duty propels the narrative, emphasizing the significance of Randolph-Macon College not only as an educational establishment but as a beacon of Methodist values throughout its storied past. This book is a must-read for educators, historians, and anyone interested in the development of higher education in the United States. Irby'Äôs engaging account serves as both a tribute to Randolph-Macon's legacy and a reminder of the vital role such institutions play in shaping cultural and spiritual identities.

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GenreHistory

Length7 hrs 44 mins

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Publish dateSep 18, 2023

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction

20WAR HISTORY.

2PREFACE.

21INTERLUDE.

3LOCATION AND NAMING OF THE COLLEGE.

22REMOVAL OF THE COLLEGE.

4FIFTH MEETING OF THE BOARD.

23JOHN HANNON&#x27;S SKETCH OF DR. DUNCAN.

5FROM LANDON C. GARLAND.

24LETTER OF PROF. THOMAS R. PRICE, LL. D.

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6FROM M. P. PARKS.

25RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE AND THE STUDY OF ENGLISH.

7SIXTH MEETING OF THE BOARD, JULY 4, 1832.

26REV. W. W. BENNETT, D. D.

8&quot;MARTHA WASHINGTON COLLEGE,

27APPENDIX.

9COLLEGE YEAR 1844-&#x27;45.

28SESSION OF 1889-1890.

10COLLEGE YEAR 1845-&#x27;46.

29SESSION 1890-&#x27;91.

11THE RANDOLPH-MACON MAGAZINE.

30SESSION 1892-1893.

12COLLEGE YEAR 1853-&#x27;54.

31SESSION 1895-1896.

13COLLEGE YEAR 1854-&#x27;55.

32RANDOLPH-MACON WOMAN&#x27;S COLLEGE.

14COLLEGE YEAR 1856-&#x27;57.

33JUNE, 1897.

15COLLEGE YEAR 1857-&#x27;58.

34RANDOLPH-MACON WOMAN&#x27;S COLLEGE.

16THE ENDOWMENT RAISED TO $100,000.

35SESSION 1897-1898.

17COLLEGE YEAR 1859-&#x27;60.

36FRANKLIN LITERARY SOCIETY.

18A. B.

37JUDGE.

19COLLEGE YEAR 1861-&#x27;62.

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