Date Original
1895
Description
This collection contains one invitation to Hiram and Lydia College's Alumnae Association Banquet on June 11, 1895.
Biographical/Historical Note
In 1875 Isom L. Burrow moved to Altus and opened a school there which was called “Central Collegiate Institute.” Although it was a privately owned school, it was recognized and promoted by the Methodist Episcopal Church South. In 1882 the conferences adopted it as a training school and in 1884 purchased it .In 1886 Rev. A.C. Miller was elected president and succeeded in moving the college to Conway in 1890 at which time it was renamed “Hendrix College.” The old property at Altus was turned over to Professor Burrow, who opened it as a private college under the name “Hiram and Lydia College,” after his parents. It survived until about 1906 when it was purchased by the town of Altus.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.028.024
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Hiram and Lydia College Alumni-nae Association banquet invitation, SMC.028.024
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Hiram and Lydia College Alumni-nae Association banquet invitation, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
