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Pre-Civil War map of Doniphan County, Kansas

Date: [Unknown date]

This is a copy of Pre-Civil War map of Doniphan County, Kansas drawn by Paul Dittmore. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas State…

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Postcard to John McAfee

Date: January 27, 1875

Postcard received by Eugene Ayres Atty informing John McAfee about the move of L. Jaxon. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas State Historical…

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Postcard to J. A. Leonard

Date: June 6, 1882

Postcard to J. A. Leonard stating O. Cowan will not be able to attend the next Board of Trustees meeting due to prior commitment. Digitization funded by the National Historical…

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John McAfee’s Obituary

Date: 1870

Information about Dr. John McAfee’s life and accomplishments and his sudden death. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas State Historical Records Advisory Board.

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Highland University Parker Deed

Date: March 12, 1869

Land deed signed March 12, 1869, between Joel & Harriet Parker and Charles Knox for land in Essex County, New Jersey. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records…

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Highland University Parker Deed

Date: May 31, 1869

Land deed signed May 31, 1869, between Joel and Harriet Parker and Charles Knox for land in Essex County, New Jersey. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records…

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Park College biography of John McAfee

Date: May 11, 1918

A biography of John McAfee, the first president of Park College. The biography includes details about his early life, education and achievements. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and…

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A. Parish Letter

Date: March 19, 1881

A letter written by Mr. A. Parish about Charles Bayless, who attended Highland in March 4, 1879. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas…

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Highland University Board of Trustee note

Date: [Unknown date]

A note detailing that the number of Trustees for Highland University has been lowered to the lowest amount allowed by their charter. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and…

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Letter from William Page to Dr. Cruikshank

Date: June 2, 1882

This is a letter from William Page sent to Dr. Cruikshank about attending closing exercises and meeting the Board of Trustees for Highland University. Digitization funded by the National Historical…

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Highland University Overture

Date: 1883

Overture to the general assembly of the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Presbyterians for a request for funding. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas State Historical…

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Highland University Old Square House dormitory

Date: 1870

Picture of the Old Square House Dormitory at Highland University. It is surrounded by trees. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas State Historical…

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S. M. Irvin and J. A. Leonard Letter

Date: January 27, 1881

A letter from Reverend S. M. Irvin and J. A. Leonard sent from New York to Highland, Kansas, about a conversation with Prof. Dismore. Digitization funded by the National Historical…

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Byre and Bluff Barns National Registry form

Date: 1985

Nomination Form for Byre and Bluff Barns of Doniphan County, Kansas, to be a part of the National Registry of Historic Places. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and…

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Highland University accounting error

Date: November 15, 1870

A letter to Reverend Sherwood about miscalculated payments and methods to fix it. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas State Historical Records Advisory…

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Joseph Ernest McAfee’s tribute to his father

Date: May 30, 1925

Transcript of Joseph Ernest McAfee’s address to Park College in tribute to his father John McAfee on Memorial Day, 1925. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission…

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Highland University Mortgage

Date: March 21, 1877

Mortgage between Highland University and St. Joseph Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas State Historical Records Advisory Board.

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Moore Fund Statement

Date: 1880

A statement of the Moore funds. The records show multiple abstract expenses starting from June 1877 to May 1880. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through…

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Miss Moore Fund agreement

Date: 1877-1878

A statement of the Miss Moore Fund expenses including salary, travel, room and board, and sundry items. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas…

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Abraham Leigh Letter

Date: June 5, 1883

A letter from Mr. McCarty suggesting that former student Abraham Leigh M.D., should be given the degree of Master of Arts. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records…

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Dr. McCarthy Biography

Date: 1882

This is a biography about Dr. McCarthy who was a professor at Highland University. He was also a solider in the Union during the Civil War. Digitization funded by the…

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John McAfee Photograph

Date: 1870

A black and white photograph of John McAfee; the first President of Highland University. Digitization funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through the Kansas State Historical Records…

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Mary Ward Letter

Date: March 4, 1967

Letter from Marguerite B. Hughes to Mary Ward. In the letter Marguerite reminisces of the time and people that she at Highland University during the late 1880’s. Digitization funded by…