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Vintage Business Card c1902-1909 Thos. L. Little Eastern College Front Royal, VA
Vintage Business Card c1902-1909 Thos. L. Little Eastern College Front Royal, VA
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Vintage Business Card c1902-1909 Thos. L. Little Eastern College Front Royal, VA
Eastern College had been founded at Front Royal, VA in 1902. Like many schools at the time, Eastern attempted to attract a number of different clientele. School ads in the Richmond Times Dispatch list collegiate, academic, preparatory, business, music, arts, drawing, elocution and normal programs. The “no hazing” policy figured prominently in the ads. Following a fire that destroyed one of the main buildings, Eastern College moved to Manassas in 1909, occupying the Baldwin House and part of the Manassas Improvement Corporation building until new buildings could be constructed. There, it soon enrolled 184 students—many local but others representing 22 states and two foreign countries. The World Almanac for 1919 lists enrollment at 175 with 30 more “in colors.” While the school was non-denominational, it had a College Christian Association. There were two literary societies—Washington Irving and Jeffersonian. With a conservatory of music, Eastern featured recitals as well as debates during commencement week. The school was “financially burdened,” and the “demands of creditors" forced closure in 1920. (from lostcolleges.com)
Showing minor signs of handling, wear and use consistent with age - mostly minor staining and corner wear. No fold creases or loss. In good condition. It measures approx. 1 5/8" x 3 3/8"
Vintage Business Card c1902-1909 Thos. L. Little Eastern College Front Royal, VA
Eastern College had been founded at Front Royal, VA in 1902. Like many schools at the time, Eastern attempted to attract a number of different clientele. School ads in the Richmond Times Dispatch list collegiate, academic, preparatory, business, music, arts, drawing, elocution and normal programs. The “no hazing” policy figured prominently in the ads. Following a fire that destroyed one of the main buildings, Eastern College moved to Manassas in 1909, occupying the Baldwin House and part of the Manassas Improvement Corporation building until new buildings could be constructed. There, it soon enrolled 184 students—many local but others representing 22 states and two foreign countries. The World Almanac for 1919 lists enrollment at 175 with 30 more “in colors.” While the school was non-denominational, it had a College Christian Association. There were two literary societies—Washington Irving and Jeffersonian. With a conservatory of music, Eastern featured recitals as well as debates during commencement week. The school was “financially burdened,” and the “demands of creditors" forced closure in 1920. (from lostcolleges.com)
Showing minor signs of handling, wear and use consistent with age - mostly minor staining and corner wear. No fold creases or loss. In good condition. It measures approx. 1 5/8" x 3 3/8"
