2/2/1 Guide to the Selim H. Peabody Speeches and Sermons Selim H. Peabody Speeches and Sermons

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Guide to the Selim H. Peabody Speeches and Sermons 1881/1894 University of Illinois Archives Overview of the Collection Selim H. Peabody Speeches and Sermons 1881-91, 1894 2/2/1 Peabody, Selim Hobart, 1829-1903 0.30 English University of Illinois Archives
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Genre/Form of Material: Papers Topical Term: Afghanistan -- Education Christianity Faculty Higher Education History of Education Illinois Farmers Institute National Education Association Phi Beta Kappa Religion Scholarships Secondary Schools Student Government University Administration
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12/20/1963

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Chronological

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and typescript copies of speeches and sermons delivered by Regent Selim H. Peabody (1880-91) at University baccalaureate services and meetings of the National Educational Association; State Teachers Association, Farmers' Institute, high school commencements and University celebrations concerning the origins and development of the University of Illinois; accreditation; matriculation; scholarships; faculty; student government; certificates and degrees; buildings and equipment; financial and administrative problems; development of American high schools and universities; high school curricula; statistics on higher education; state support of higher education in Illinois and comparisons with neighboring states; purposes and needs of the University; tool work education and the education of farm children. The baccalaureate sermons and high school addresses relate to higher law, conscience, application of Christianity, science and faith, supremacy of law, academic excellence, intellectual stimuli and us of abilities and knowledge.