Creighton University : Reminiscences of the First Twenty-Five Years
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Authors
Dowling, Michael P.
Issue Date
1903
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Issue
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Book
Language
en_US
Keywords
Creighton University -- History
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Abstract
NOTE: Included with the book is a chart or historical time-line (51" x 8"). Two PDF versions of the chart are provided. One is sectioned into letter sized-pages for easier printing.
CONTENTS:
Preface . -- Scope of the work. -- How it was put together. -- What twenty-five years mean in the West. -- Need of contrasting the old and the new. p. 3
I. -- Nebraska in early days. -- The first white man, Coronado. -- Marquette. -- Lewis and Clark. -- Location of Council Bluffs. -- Executive ball. -- A peculiar post office p. 13
II. -- Omaha as it was. -- Name and site of Omaha. -- First newspaper. -- Freighters and plainsmen in 1859 p. 19
III. -- Blackgowns on the Nebraska borders in 1838. -- Jesuits from St. Louis. -- De Smet. -- Hoecken. -- Petit. -- Pottawattomies p. 25
IV. -- Pioneers of Catholicity in Nebraska. -- First church. -- Miege. -- O’Gorman. -- First mass. -- Emonds. -- Cathedral. -- Choir. -- School. -- Liberal offer. -- Sisters of Mercy. -- Growth. p. 29
V. -- Bishop O’Connor and the foundation of the College. -- Condition when Bishop O’Connor came. -- Expansion -- Character of the Bishop. p. 39
VI. -- How the College was founded. -- Creighton bequest. -- Act of Legislature. -- College begun. p. 45
VII. -- College transferred to the Jesuits. -- Why and how the transfer was made. -- Obligations fixed by court. -- Contract between Bishop O’Connor and the Society of Jesus. -- O’Neil. -- Higgins. p. 49
VIII. -- Humble beginnings. -- Shaffel arrives. -- How the vicinity of the College looked. -- First faculty. -- Standard of studies. -- Quality of students. -- Omaha mud and bricks. -- Lambert. -- Scientific apparatus. -- Zealand p. 57
IX. -- Holy Family Church. -- Parish limits. -- Contract with Bishop. -- Privileges relinquished. -- Shaffel. -- Hillman. -- Property purchased. -- Losses. -- Settlement. -- Friction. -- Lagae. -- Parish given up . p. 63
X. -- In the Eighties. -- Pen picture of the time. -- A few noted characters. -- Peters. -- Miles. -- Murphy. -- Bergin. -- Gartland. -- O’Meara. -- “Big Boys” p. 71
XI. -- A few leaves added to the story. -- Choir. -- Leeson. -- Games at that time. -- An anomaly. -- Dearth of graduates. -- Difficulties. -- Scientific academy started. -- O’Brien. -- Sidelights p. 79
XII. -- Scientific Department. -- Scientific treasures acquired. -- Joseph Rigge. -- His work and character. -- Present advantages and equipment p. 87
XIII. -- The Observatory. -- Equipment. -- Growth. -- Benefactors. -- William Rigge. -- Other directors. -- Scientific work done. -- Efficiency p. 93
XIV. -- St. John’s on the Hill.- -- Corner-stone laid. -- Outpouring of people. -- No debt. -- Incidents. p. 101
XV. -- In the beginning of the Nineties. -- Fitzgerald. -- Course assumes definite shape. -- Past and present standards p. 107
XVI. -- Course of Studies. -- Cardinal principles. -- Specialization and electives. -- What Creighton aims to do. -- Jesuit system. -- Religious instruction and philosophy. -- Definite scope. -- Development. -- Special classes. -- Status of small colleges p. 111
XVII. -- Raising the standard. -- Hoeffer. -- Financial reverses. -- Elementary classes discontinued. -- Fluctuation in attendance. -- Preparatory seminary started. -- Bishop Scannell, life and work p. 121
XVIII. -- A. P. A. fanaticism [American Protective Association]. -- Origin and composition. -- Noble defenders. -- Disreputable politics. -- Notorious lecturer. -- Police on guard. -- Marquette stamps. -- Petty persecution p. 131
XIX. -- Hospital and Medical College built. -- Building and work of the Hospital. -- First Medical building, the old Hospital. -- New Medical building. -- Connection between Hospital and College. -- Why Medical College was started. -- Who made it a success. -- Bryant, Foote and Crowley p. 139
XX. -- St. John’s becomes a parish. -- A collegiate church not wanted. -- Complaints. -- Bishop wishes a change. -- Holy Family given up and St. John’s made a parish church. -- Privileges surrendered. -- New conditions. -- Powers of trustees defined. -- Meuffels. -- Bronsgeest. -- Church corporation formed. -- Devoted parishioners. p. 147
XXI. -- Honors for John A. Creighton. -- John A. Creighton and wife. -- Knight of St. Gregory. -- Count of H. R. E. -- Laetare medalist.- -- Notable reception at home-coming. -- Affiliated to Society of Jesus p. 155
XXII . -- A chapter on finance. -- Original endowment. -- Prosperity. -- A fortunate transaction. -- The boom. -- Collapse. -- Sources of revenue. -- Depreciation and tribulation. -- Everything goes wrong. -- Specimens of losses. -- John A. Creighton saves the College. p. 161
XXIII. -- Shadows and sunshine. -- Pahls. -- No bed of roses. -- Compensation. -- Excellent educational work. -- Extensive additions to buildings. -- Improved facilities. -- Dowling, his influence and activity. -- Kuhlman p. 171
XXIV. -- Friends and patrons of the College. -- John A. McShane. -- Janies M. Woolworth. -- John B. Furay. -- James H. McShane. -- John Rush. -- John F. Coad. -- Michael Connolly. p. 177
XXV. -- A transition period. -- Life at Creighton. -- Changes. -- Library and reading-room. -- Students’ help. -- Stritch. -- Contributors to library p. 183
XXVI. -- College spirit and character of students. -- How college spirit was fostered. -- Why it was lacking. -- Meetings and associations. -- Fine material. -- Manliness, energy, push. -- Earnestness. -- Friendly relations. -- Appreciation. -- No military spirit. p. 187
XXVII. -- Religious societies. -- Various kinds of culture aimed at. -- Sodality, Acolythical Society, League of the Sacred Heart. -- Spiritual ministrations. 193
XXVIII. -- Athletics. -- Different opinions. -- Infancy. -- Influence of athletics. -- Progress. -- Phases of development. -- Stages of opposition and encouragement p. 197
XXIX. -- Elocution, Dramatics and Oratory. -- First efforts. -- Reward. -- Indirect efforts. -- Oratory receives an impetus. -- Intercollegiate contests. -- Plays. -- High standard. -- Success. -- Dramatic power developed p. 203
XXX. -- Oratorical contests. -- Woodard, Montgomery, McGovern. -- How contests are carried on. -- Results p. 209
XXXI. -- Success of Creighton and her students. -- Complimentary notices. -- Governor Thayer. -- McKillip wins. -- Smith, Egan. -- What becomes of our graduates. -- Proportion of students graduating 21.5
XXXII. -- Helpfulness the prevailing note at Creighton. -- Elasticity necessary in the West. -- Various classes of students. -- Examples and the way of dealing with them. -- Special classes. -- Facilities. -- Lectures. -- Advantages. -- Ministerial excursions p. 223
XXXIII. -- Plucky boys who have worked their way through college. -- Many examples of grit and courage. -- Three dollars to start with. -- Valuable experience. -- Delivering papers. -- Working in the mines. -- A poetic apology p. 233
XXXIV. -- What students think of Creighton. -- Evidences of good-will. -- They want to help. -- One man should not do all. -- A financial scheme p. 243
XXXV. -- Graduates answer some questions. -- Glad to respond. -- Foundation of college attachments. -- Catalogue defects. -- Electives. -- Most useful studies. -- Command of English. -- Religious training p. 249
XXXVI. -- The teaching staff at Creighton. -- A scholastic picture. -- Rigge. -- Coppens. -- Other earnest workers p. 263
Epilogue. p. 271
Appendix p. 272
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272 p. : front., plates, ports., plan, diagrs. ; 23 cm.. / Alma MMS ID: 991001702439702656
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