Lenox College (IA)

Historical Sketch of Hopkinton, Iowa's College

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 18:44:00 +0000

"Time Machine: Bowen Collegiate Institute Hopkinton builds a college in the 1850s," was published by The Gazette of eastern Iowa in January 2017. Diane Fannon-Langton wrote the interesting article that includes a number of historical details of the institution that operated in Hopkinton, Iowa until 1944. The article also includes a number of photographs she took while visiting the campus.

A Touching Tribute to Hopkinton, IA and the Campus of Lenox College

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 01:00:00 +0000

Stacey Murray had a touching article on her hometown of Hopkinton, IA published by The Daily Iowan on December 17, 2014. While her compelling story of economic decline is certainly familiar to many who have lived in the Midwest, Murray notes that survival is certainly possible and cites several towns that have been able to reverse their fortunes.

The former Lenox College campus remains largely untouched in Hopkinton since it closed in 1944 and Murray's article includes a wonderful slideshow with 27 images of the town and campus.

Museum and Campus Featured in Article on Lenox College

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:36:00 +0000

Lenox College and the Delaware County Historical Society Museum were featured in an interesting article from The Gazette on October 13, 2014. Eight photographs accompany the reporting by Katie Mills Giorgio.

Lenox College Campus Photo

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:19:00 +0000

A photograph of the Lenox campus taken in 1974. It is one of several included in the application submitted to the National Park Service for the National Register of Historic Places.

You can also access applications and photographs submitted for for other college sites.

Ad for Lenox College from August 13, 1919

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 21:02:00 +0000

Advertisement for Lenox College from Manchester Democrat, August 13, 1919.

Ad for Lenox College from July 21, 1920

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:38:00 +0000

Advertisement for Lenox College from Manchester Democrat, July 21, 1920.

Ad for Lenox College from July 7, 1920

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:32:00 +0000

Advertisement for Lenox College from the Manchester Democrat., July 7, 1920.

Ad for Lenox College from July 28, 1920

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:27:00 +0000

Advertisement for Lenox College from the Manchester Democrat., July 28, 1920.

Farmer's Short Course, January 31-February 4, 1910

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 17:49:00 +0000

Announcement of a short course for farmers on the Lenox College campus from January 31st-February 4th, 1910...appeared in the December 31, 1909 issue of the Iowas State Bystander.

"Hopkinton.—Lenox college will conduct a week's short course in agriculture in connection with the agricultural extension work at Iowa State college at Ames, the dates being fixed from January 31 to February 4, 1910. This course is particularly designed for the benefit of farmers and young men who are unable to take the full courses In agriculture offered by the State college or the agricultural department of Lenox college. At the same time a domestic science course will be offered for women. The studies for the week will include treatment of all the subjects in elementary and advanced agriculture, as outlined by the extension department:
Dairying, dairy cattle and feeding.
Corn breeding, judging and demonstrations.
Soils and their treatment, fertilization, rotation of crops.
Drainage problems.
Stock breeding—Horses, beef and dairy cattle, sheep and hogs.
Domestic science—Selection and preparation of food, sewing, house furnishing, nursing, hygiene and kindred subjects.

Illustrations and actual demonstrations will be made by instructors.

Valuable premiums will be awarded in the corn contest, which will be divided into two divisions. The first division will be confined to contestants who have exhibited or taken prizes in state or international shows. The second division will be open to amatuer corn growers who have not contested in such exhibitions."

Testimonial by President Reed in 1913

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 17:37:00 +0000

Lenox College president, E.E. Reed testimonial in the Warren, MN Sheaf, March 27, 1913, p. 3.

"It is an Excellent Device...The horizontal Rotary Washer has been received and put into operation. It does the work much better than the upright because of the fact that it can be speeded up so much more. It is an excellent device. We thank you very much for sending it on. E. E. Reed, President."

Presbyterian Colleges 1913

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:28:00 +0000

Presbyterian Colleges was published by The College Board of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. in 1913 and includes two pages with images and text for Lenox College.

Our Presbyterian Colleges 1907

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:23:00 +0000

Our Presbyterian Colleges was published by the College Board of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. in 1907. The book includes three pages of text and images for Lenox College and is available in various digital formats through Google Books.

Lenox College, 1907

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:35:00 +0000

President E.E. Reed of Lenox College authored an article on the institution for the August 1907 issue of The Assembly Herald, official publication of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., vol. 13, no. 8, pp. 390-391.

Support needed for Clarke Hall

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:57:00 +0000

Two articles focus on the efforts by the Delaware County Historical Society to repair Clarke Hall on the campus of the former Lenox College in Hopkinton, IA. The first written by Brenden West, "Hopkinton structure in need of support," was published November 7, 2012 by the Dyersville Commercial. The photo gallery with the article includes several images of Clarke Hall.

"Volunteers scramble to Repair Hopkinton Building" by Ben Jacobson was initially published November 19, 2012 by the Dubuque Telegraph Herald and is also available through the Marshalltown Times-Republican website.

Donations can be sent to the Delaware County Historical Society, Highway 38, Hopkinton, IA 52237.

Dedication of Civil War Monument

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:57:00 +0000

A compelling photograph from the dedication of the Civil War monument on the campus of Lenox College, November 17, 1865, is available on Flickr.

Video Introduction to History of Lenox College

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:32:00 +0000

Pat Hucker shares an overview of early years at Lenox College in a YouTube video for the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County. Several images of buildings on the campus are included.

Photographic Views of Hopkinton and Vicinity

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Photographic Views of Hopkinton and Vicinity was published by M.H. MacArthur in 1903. The booklet is available through the Open Library and includes exterior and interior views of the campus. There are also several pages with images of building and street scenes in Hopkinton.

Photographs of Lenox Students

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:26:00 +0000

The University of Iowa Iowa Digital Library includes several photographs of Lenox College students in the early 1900s.

Postcard of Old Main

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:13:00 +0000

The University of Iowa Iowa Digital Library includes several photographs of Lenox College including front and back images of this postcard with an October 2, 1907 postmark.

Doolittle Hall

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:02:00 +0000

The University of Iowa Iowa Digital Library includes a photograph of Doolittle Hall taken March 22, 1909.

Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:50:00 +0000

Hopkinton, Iowa is one of the communities featured on the Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway. An Iowa brochure featuring the state's scenic byways includes a photograph from the Lenox College campus.

Sesquicentennial of Lenox College

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:37:00 +0000

Former students gathered in Hopkinton at a school that closed over 65-years ago. Rick Fredericksen reported on the sesquicentennial of Lenox College for Iowa Public Radio from 7/14/09.

The Biography of Lenox College

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:28:00 +0000

Click on the cover image to see a few pages...

Old Main

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 02:56:00 +0000

Construction began in 1856 when the institution was known as Bowen Collegiate Institute. The east wing was added in 1875.

Civil Way Monument

noreply@blogger.com (Ray Brown) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 02:55:00 +0000