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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...first examinations were held in September, and then, as ever since, the papers and times of the examinations were the same as those adopted by the college. The first year began with twenty-five students, who at once formed twenty-nine classes, and brought into service seven professors, four assistant professors, and twelve instructors. The work for the first few years was carried on in a private house on Appian Way; but when the classes had quickly outgrown these small quarters, the society took advantage of the offer of Miss Maria Denny Fay to secure the building they have since...
Justin Winsor then read a brief address. He dwelt chiefly on the relation of Francis Parkman to the old and new schools of historical study. Mr. Parkman began his life work when Sparks, Prescott and Bancroft were still on the field. The characteristic of the old school, of which these historians were the most prominent exponents, was the sacrifice of strict historical accuracy in every detail to an elaborate literary finish. Francis Parkman was the forerunner of a school by which historical integrity is regarded as absolutely necessary. He showed that it is possible to combine honesty of citation with...
John Fiske began his remarks by speaking of the revelation which Francis Parkman's works bring to one who has been accustomed to giving American history little importance compared with ancient and mediaval history. America has its classic events and classic places which need but a magician's touch to give them the fascination of romance. Parkman's style was distinctively picturesque as well as true to life. This latter quality was gained by a most painstaking study of all places and people of whom he wrote. Of the Indian character he gained an intelligent idea by long contact with...
...candidates for the Yale freshman crew were called together by Captain Johnson of the 'varsity and began rowing in the tank. Twenty-one reported for duty as follows: Gerard, weight, 148; McGee, 149; Forepaugh, 150; Sutphen, 170; Barton, 158; Simpson, 154; Patterson, 163 1-2; Thomas, 154; Andrews, 147; Schayer, 148; Chiven, 145; Alport, 175; Emmons, 148; Hubbell, 155; Dott, 146; Bosworth, 153; Trall, 160; Hall, 155; Walworth, 140; King, 146; Mills...
...requirement of a four years course began with last year's first class, so that at present the first two classes are taking the new prescribed course...