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James Ernest Thacker Speeches

 Collection
Identifier: DC0089s
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of Thacker's "Respondent's Address" given before the Philanthropic Society in 1888 and his Inaugural Address as president of the Society in 1890.

Dates: 1888 - 1890

James Franklin Houston Papers

 Collection
Identifier: DC0140s
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two essays: "Literary Attractions of the Bible" and "Philosophy of the Ages," receipts and a fund-raising appeal for the Philanthropic Society (1847-1848), attendance and grade reports (1846-1847), and Davidson College commencement programs for 1848 and 1849.

Dates: 1846 - 1848

Thomas Adams Wilson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: DC0135s
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of classwork and speeches written by Wilson. The speeches include his Inaugural Address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1848 and his graduation address.

Dates: 1847 - 1850

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Speeches, addresses, etc. -- American -- 19th century 2
 
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Houston, James Franklin, 1826-1858 (Class of 1848) 1
Thacker, James Ernest, 1869-1945. (Class of 1890) 1
Wilson, Thomas Adams, 1827-1862 (Class of 1850) 1