1 10 2 https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/951bb6c68f69a273b031a9794495d0ce.png 87c558b1f3a8058db10e7ee5d4bed438 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Metadata Creator Sabrina Garcia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Article "Origin of Richmond College Given Here: Interesting Facts Revealed in Interview with University President" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Collegian, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929-05-17 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspapers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource This 1929 Collegian article focuses on the origin of Richmond College, and the various presidents that were responsible for the foundation of the school. Mentioned is Edward Baptist who was the founder of the Virginia Baptist Seminary that eventually became Richmond College. In the days of the Baptist college, men would be trained in medicine, law, or preaching. The article discusses how Dr. Robert Ryland was the first president of the college from 1832 to 1861. Also discussed, is J. L. Shuck who was described as the first American Baptist missionary to China, as he went in the 1830s before the Southern Baptist Convention had been formed. Mr. Shuck brought back Young Seen Chang, who was to attend the Virginia Baptist Seminary. Chang was a Chinese student and said to be one of the first Chinese students to come to the country. Subject The topic of the resource Asian students Asians Baptist associations China College presidents History Ryland, Robert, 1805-1899 Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RichmondCollegianXV.29.2-19290517.png Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Origin of Richmond College Given Here: Interesting Facts Revealed in Interview with University President." The Richmond Collegian XV, no. 29, (May 17, 1929): 2. <a href="https://collegian.richmond.edu/?a=d&d=COL19290517.2.26&srpos=7&e=------192-en-20--1--txt-txIN-" target="_blank">https://collegian.richmond.edu/?a=d&d=COL19290517.2.26&srpos=7&e=------192-en-20--1--txt-txIN-</a> https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/f190f32f130c6bc10c836e6d06bbc11f.pdf 8c1dd73925e6d34e88f42716f0cb0e94 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Title A name given to the resource Essay "Historical Sketch of Richmond College" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Harwood, Samuel Gladstone Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Messenger, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource essays literary magazines Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va). Description An account of the resource This 1907 Messenger essay details the University's history as it is described as a matter of great interest to students and the community. Among the history of the foundation of the college, there is discussion of a "colored" server named Tom who Mr. Ryland mentioned often. Tom "the cupbearer" was said to be extremely speedy at serving and clearing the dishes, and "enjoyed keenly the honors of the position, and regarded himself as one of the early graduates." There is also discussion of the Civil War, in regards to how Richmond College needed to shut down as many of its students went off to fight in the war, and the institution itself was used as a hospital. Subject The topic of the resource Race relations--History Ryland, Robert, 1805-1899 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Messenger33.8.12-1907.pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Harwood, Samuel. "Historical Sketch of Richmond College." The Messenger (1907): 12-24. University Archives, RG 24 Student Publications. Virginia Baptist Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.