Guide to the Alexander Cumming Papers, 1893-1896 DAR.1937.22
- Repository
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Title
- Alexander Cumming Papers
- Creator
- Cumming, Alexander
- Collection Number
- DAR.1937.22
- Extent
- 0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
- Date
- 1893-1896
- Abstract
- The papers are a collection of correspondence and lecture notes written by Alexander Cumming. Cumming was from Oil City, Pennsylvania. The papers in the collection date from 1893 to 1896 and document Cumming's experiences as a student and editor during this time. Digital reproductions of the collection are available online.
- Language
- English .
- Publisher
- ULS Archives & Special Collections
- Address
- University of Pittsburgh Library System
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Existence and Location of Copies
Digital reproductions of this collection are available online.
Biography
Alexander Cumming was from Oil City, Pennsylvania. He attended college at the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago. While he was a senior at the University of Michigan in 1893, Cumming was the editor for the Graduation Souvenir, a publication given to graduating students. After his graduation from the University of Michigan in 1894, Cumming became a professor of English and History at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. In 1895, Cumming began attending the University of Chicago where he studied sociology and philosophy.
Scope and Content Notes
The materials were written by Alexander Cumming between 1893 and 1896 and describe his efforts as editor of the University of Michigan Graduation Souvenir , contain notes from his classes at the University of Michigan, describe his efforts to find employment or attend graduate school after completing a degree from the University of Michigan, and his experiences as a graduate student at the University of Chicago. The collection consists of general notes, correspondence, and lecture notes. The two general notes folders contain copies and drafts of correspondence sent and received by Cummings. These papers are perhaps of the most interest to scholars as they contain Cumming's observations and descriptions of his experiences looking for employment and attending school before the turn of the century. The correspondence from 1893 consists mostly of Cumming's attempts as editor of the Graduation Souvenir to persuade businesses to take out advertisements. The lecture notes contain information from lectures Cumming documented as a student at the University of Michigan and includes visitor speeches.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Gift to the Darlington Memorial Library in 1937.
Preferred Citation
Alexander Cumming Papers, 1893-1896, DAR.1937.22, Darlington Collection, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Previous Citation
Alexander Cumming Papers, 1893-1896, DAR.1937.22, Darlington Collection, Special Collections Department, University of Pittsburgh
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in May 2008.
Copyright
No copyright restrictions.
Custodial History
This collection was located in the Darlington Memorial Library in the University's Cathedral of Learning until 2007 when it was moved to the ULS Archives Service Center for processing, storage, preservation and service. However, it remains in the custodianship of the ULS Special Collections Department.
Subjects
- University of Chicago
- University of Michigan
- Cumming, Alexander
- Cumming family
- Oil City (Pa.)
- Correspondence
- Family papers
- College publications -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor
- Michigan Graduation Souvenir