• 1872 Reverend Alfred Emerson

    March 9, 2011 Julie Travers
    The Rev. Alfred Emerson (1812-1896) served as Wheaton Seminary Trustee from 1872 to 1893 and Treasurer from 1880 to 1891. He and his wife were among Eliza Baylies Wheaton's closest friends and advisors. Emerson provided fundamental leadership for the Seminary during the later part of the nineteenth century. More »
  • A. Ellen Stanton. 1874

    1880-1897 A. Ellen Stanton

    January 14, 2011 Jessica Chapman
    Hired by Caroline Cutler Metcalf to teach French in 1871, A. Ellen Stanton thus provided continuity to the Seminary’s successful past, and added a continental elegance by having lived in Paris before arriving in Norton. More »

  • 1889 Samuel Austin Chapin

    March 9, 2011 Julie Travers
    Samuel Austin Chapin was the brother of Mrs. Wheaton, and a Trustee from 1889-1890. More »

  • 1890 Reverend A.J. Gordon speaks at Commencement

    February 7, 2011 Julie Travers
    Reverend A.J. Gordon of Boston, Massachusetts speaks at Commencement. More »
  • Phillip Brooks, circa 1835

    1891 Brooks made honorary class member

    November 19, 2010 Jessica Chapman
    Philips Brooks is made an honorary member of the Class of 1891, for whom he wrote a class song. More »

  • 1891 Reverend William M. Barbour speaks at Commencement

    February 7, 2011 Julie Travers
    Reverend William M. Barbour, Principal of the College of British North America in Montreal, speaks at Commencement. More »

  • 1892 Reverend Arthur Little speaks at Commencement

    February 7, 2011 Julie Travers
    Reverend Arthur Little of Boston, Massachusetts speaks at Commencement. More »

  • 1893 Charles Cuthbert Hall speaks at Commencement

    February 7, 2011 Julie Travers
    Charles Cuthbert Hall, President of the Union Theological Seminary, speaks at Commencement. More »
  • Mary E. Woolley

    1894 Woolley excels after Wheaton

    November 19, 2010 Jessica Chapman
    Mary E. Woolley, class of 1884, is the first woman to graduate from Brown University. More »

  • 1894-1938 Arboretum/ College Pines/ Seminary Woods

    January 17, 2011 admin
    Known as Seminary Woods, and later as College Pines, this area was a favorite destination for student walks. Graduating classes have been donating trees and other plantings to the College since at least 1903. More »
  • 11 Howard St., July 1998, photographer: Travis Rlley

    1894-  11 Howard St./ Brick Cottage/ / Wheaton Retreat

    February 10, 2011 admin
    Deeded to the Trustees by Mrs. Wheaton in 1894, this house was also known as the Brick Cottage or Wheaton Retreat. It was used as an infirmary because of its "airy rooms and sunny exposure" until the purchase of King Cottage in 1908. In the 1980s-90s it served administrative purposes, such as Human Resources offices. It is now a student house.Arthur Cutler (1874-1945), who was the College’s Business Manager from 1921 to 1928 and the Manager of the Department of Grounds and Buildings from 1928 to 1940, lived for many years in the house which later bore his name. More »
  • 38 Howard Street, date unknown

    1894-1972 38 Howard St./ Wheeler House/ New House

    February 10, 2011 admin
    Acquired when Mrs. Wheaton deeded the "Gravel Lot" to the Trustees in 1894, it was used for several purposes before being demolished in 1972. Originally used as a harness shop, the Wheeler or "New" House had been remodeled into a dwelling. Later it was used as a residence for the College Engineer. More »

  • 1894 Mrs. Mary A. Livermore speaks at Commencement

    February 7, 2011 Julie Travers
    Mrs. Mary A. Livermore of Melrose, Massachusetts speaks at Commencement. More »
  • Basketball, 1895

    1895 Basketball is enjoyed

    November 19, 2010 Jessica Chapman
    Seminary students enjoy the new game of basketball. More »

  • 1895 Dr. Wallace Nutting speaks at Commencement

    February 7, 2011 Julie Travers
    Dr. Wallace Nutting, of Providence, Rhode Island, speaks at Commencement. More »

  • 1896 Edward Everett Hale speaks at Commencement

    February 7, 2011 Julie Travers
    Edward Everett Hale of Boston, Massachusetts speaks at Commencement. More »
  • Samuel V. Cole

    1897-1925 Samuel V. Cole

    January 12, 2011 admin
    Reverend Dr. Samuel Valentine Cole, first president of Wheaton College, was one of the most influential figures in the college's history. He served as a trustee from 1893 to 1925, Secretary of the Board from 1895 to 1908, President of the Board from 1908 to 1925, and President of the College from 1897 until his death in 1925. More »

  • 1897 Enrollment reaches low

    November 19, 2010 Jessica Chapman
    The Seminary’s enrollment reaches and all-time low of 25. More »
  • Ralph Cram

    1898 Cram surveys Wheaton

    November 19, 2010 Jessica Chapman
    President Cole asks the young Boston architect Ralph Adams Cram to visit campus and create a campus plan. More »

  • 1898-  Electricity is installed

    November 19, 2010 Jessica Chapman
    Electric lights are installed in the Seminary buildings. More »

  • 1898 Reverend Albert E. Dunning speaks at Commencement

    February 7, 2011 Julie Travers
    Reverend Albert E. Dunning, Editor-in-chief of The Congregationalist, speaks at Commencement. More »

  • 1899 Reverend George Hodges speaks at Commencement

    February 7, 2011 Julie Travers
    Reverend George Hodges speaks at Commencement. More »