Book: Beneath the Dome Of PMC: The Story of Pennsylvania Military College, 1821 - 1972.
History of Pennsylvania Military College from 1821 to 1972. It includes over 200 historical photographs.
This book can also be found by searching WebPAC, the Widener University Library Search Catalog
This book is a photographic history of Chester, Pennsylvania. In the chapter on Education in Chester there are pictures of Pennsylvania Military College.
Doctoral thesis by Clarence Moll, who was President of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College, and Widener University from 1959-1981. The book describes the history of the institution from 1821 - 1954.
the full text of a variety of institutional histories, including "A History of Pennsylvania Military College, 1821 to 1954." After viewing one of the histories, you will need to click on your web browser's "Back" button numerous times to return to this screen.
Doctoral thesis by Clarence Moll, who was President of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College, and Widener University from 1959-1981. The book describes the history of the institution from 1821 - 1954.
This is a photocopy of the book.
the full text of a variety of institutional histories, including "A History of Pennsylvania Military College, 1821 to 1954." After viewing one of the histories, you will need to click on your web browser's "Back" button numerous times to return to this screen.
Magazine articles about Pennsylvania Military College, including:
"Pennsylvania Military College Today" by Frank Hyatt - in National Public Affairs Magazine, December 1948 - January 1949 (Includes cover picture of Frank Hyatt and General Hoyt Vandenberg);
"The Rifleman", an article about Company Q-5 of the Pershing Rifles at Pennsylvania Military College in the Sunday Bulletin Magazine Section, March 15, 1964 (includes pictures);
"Stern Eulogizes P.M.C. Heroes", an article about a 15 minutes broadcast by Bill Stern which described Pennsylvania Military College Graduates who died during active duty in the Armed Forces - National Public Affairs Magazine February, 1944 (includes pictures)
"Prom Weekend, We Go to Spring Hop at Pennsylvania Military College", an article in Seventeen Magazine, April 1955 (includes pictures). Several issues of the Seventeen Magazine that include this article.
Program from Pennsylvania Military College fashion show sponsored by Seventeen Magazine at Strawbridge and Clothier Department Store, April 1955.
Chester Times article about PMC Cadets in World War Two, 1944.
Article from "A History of Delaware County And Its People".
Article entitled "P.M.C. Honors Six at 120th Commencement" in The Delaware County Advocate, July 1941. Includes photographs of honorary degree recipients (including Cornelius McGillicuddy, baseball's Connie Mack); Polo Match; Broom Drill; Cadets in Formation.
Copy of the March, 1939 Advocate that includes an article about the PMC Ball with numerous pictures.
Delaware County Today publication from 1966, includes article about Pennsylvania Military College.
Article titled "Seeing the Other Side" in Soldiers Magazine, October 1971, that discusses student life at PMC Colleges where students and cadet share classes with each other and often have different opinions on a variety of topics.
Explanation of article that was in Seventeen Magazine.
1959 Chester Times article "New Golden Rule of Fashion is Key to Wardrobe Choices for Campus" donated by Mike Harrison, Class of 1961 (in photo)
This book is a history of Pennsylvania Military College from 1821 to 1921, written by the College Recorder. It includes numerous pictures and a "Who's Who" of many graduates and ex-cadets, describing their business or profession and military record, if any. The box also includes an index to the Buxton book created by Clyde L. Tinklepaugh, Jr.
This book can also be found by searching WebPAC, the Widener University Library Search Catalog.
The following is an index to the pictures in the book:
Page 6
Colonel Theodore Hyatt, former President and Commandant of Pennsylvania Military College.
Page 10
Pennsylvania Military College's Birthplace: historic building at Ninth and Tatnall Streets, Wilmington, Delaware. (Occupied by the Bullock School, the Alsop School, the Hyatt School, and the Delaware Military Academy).
Page 14
Parochial school of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington: Theodore Hyatt was its principal from 1849 until 1853.
Page 16
Colonel Charles E. Hyatt: President and Commandant of Pennsylvania Military College.
Page 20
Judge Ignatius Cooper Grubb, Wilmington, Delaware. (Oldest known living student of Hyatt School, which he entered in 1853).
Page 24
Colonel Theodore Hyatt, President and Commandant of Pennsylvania Military College: family portrait.
Page 30
Historic Bolmar property, occupied by Pennsylvania Military Academy from 1862-1865, at West Chester, PA.
Page 34
Photo 1
Professor John R Sweney, musical director of Pennsylvania Military College.
Photo 2
Class Picture of Pennsylvania Military Academy Cadets, Class of 1863-1864, West Chester, PA.
Photo 3: Cadet Officers of Battery that went from West Chester (1863) to aid in the repelling of General Robert E. Lee.
Page 36
Photo 1: Cadet battalion of early days in Pennsylvania.
Photo 2: A cadet drum corps of early days in Pennsylvania.
Page 38
Photo 1: Henry W. Potts, a cadet at West Chester (1863-64).
Photo 2: Charles E. Hyatt, Commandant of Pennsylvania Military College (1863-1864).
Photo 3: (Left to Right) George Jewett and Clarence W. Bacus, cadets at West Chester (1863-1864).
Page 44
The Crozer Normal School Building, Chester, PA. 1865. Occupied by Pennsylvania Military College from 1865 to 1867.
Page 46
Photo 1: Main college building and laboratory (Old Main).
Photo 2: Entrance driveway to Old Main.
Page 50
Photo 1: The armory (containing drill hall, swimming pool and rifle range)
Photo 2: Laboratory building near Old Main
Page 56
R. Kelso Carter of Baltimore (At the time was the oldest living member of the college and the only living member of the first graduating class of 1867)
Page 70
Photo 1: Alumni Lodge (was on the site of the current Alumni Auditorium).
Photo 2: The Theodore Hyatt Memorial Observatory. Next to the Observatory are pictures of the "tombstones" which mark the passing of certain classes and cover "graves" filled with textbooks, old uniforms, etc.
Page 79
The Cavalry Artillery, returning from maneuvers.
Page 80
General Anthony Wayne statue. Cadet Corps in Camp of Instruction at Valley Forge, PA.
Page 86
Cadet Battalion marching on Franklin Field, athletic stadium of University of Pennsylvania, at the reception tendered Marshal Joffre, Savior of France and Champion of World Liberty, May 9, 1917).
Page 88
Lieutenant Colonel Frank K. Hyatt, Vice President and Treasurer of Pennsylvania Military College.
Page 90
Interior of Armory, where cadet "hops" were held.
Page 92
Charles J. Webb Swimming Pool.
Page 94
Hon. William C. Sproul, Governor of Pennsylvania, on whom the college conferred degree of Doctor of Laws in 1920.
Page 96
Portrait of President Warren. G. Harding, including inscription written by him to Colonal Frank K. Hyatt.
Page 100
Tennis Courts.
Page 106
Hon. John Wanamaker, President of the Board of Trustees of the College.
Page 108
Battalion in Close Columns.
Page 112
Three-inch Gun Battery, manned by cadet artillerymen and commanded by the United States Army officer detailed to the College by the War Department.
Page 118
Hyatt Hall, Dormitory of the Junior Division, Preparatory School.
Page 122
Cadet corps passing around City Hall of Philadelphia, as part of the parade that escorted President William McKinley to the unveiling of the Washington Monument, Fairmont Park by the Society of the Cincinnati, May 15, 1897.
Page 124
Cadet Battalion in dress uniform during World War I days.
Page 129
Alumni saluting the flag at Retreat--Commencement Day.
Page 130
Football team, 1920.
Page 138
Roman riding (One rider, seven horses).
Page 150
Pictures of the Class of 1921 (Includes cadet names).
Page 151
"Who' s Who" section of photos. (Sketches of many graduates and cadets showing how they have been engaged since leaving Pennsylvania Military College. Sketches include business, profession and/or military record.)
Page 152
George B. Christian, Jr. (1896)
Frank G. Sweeney (1876)
James Rush Lincoln (1859-1862)
William McK. Morris (1881)
Page 155
William Cary Hull (1890)
Ruckard Hurd (1878)
Leslie Star Hyatt (1911)
George T. Cann (1855)
Page 156
Joseph Allen Minturn (1880)
John Winthrop Loveland (1887)
Churchill B. Mehard (1902)
Page 159
Alfred. H. Gale (1911)
Sylvanus Griswold Morley (1904)
Joseph Whitney Shirley (1891)
Page 162
Silas Gildersleeve Comfort (1889)
Keith B. Hubbard (1915)
John Winthrop Loveland Jr. (1909)
Louis Allis (1888)
Page 165
DeBruceton Lowenberg (1917)
Thomas H. Childs (1878)
Ray D. Wells (1911)
W. Edwin Nelson (1890)
Page 168
William Noyes Bemis (1886)
Theodore Hyatt Cowee (1920)
Francis A. Boudart (1909)
Prosper Joseph Boudart (1907)
Page 171
Harry C. Fry, Jr. (1885)
William Blakeley (1872)
Lowrie C. Barton (1877)
Philip Gordon Kitchen (1907)
Page 174
Charles C. McKallip (1901)
James Woodruff Lillie (1912)
Eugene S. Hoopes (1901)
J. Howard. Lewis (1881)
Page 177
James C. Hobart, Jr. (1916)
Leonard C. Holston (1895)
William L. Marcy (1877)
William G. Clyde (1887)
Page 180
Caroll A. Devol (1878)
Charles F. Spinning (1903)
Walter H. Roll (1917)
Charles J. Ardussi (1919)
Page 183
Joseph B. DeGolyer (1879)
Don C. Sharp (1913)
Paul S. Ache (1900)
Charles B. Grant (1871)
Page 185
Photo 1: Alexander W. Dannenbaum (1896)
Photo 2: Cadets on practice march, in camp at Lenape, Pa.
Page 186
Photo 1: Cavalry squad in training.
Photo 2: Cavalry squad dashing across campus.
the full text of a variety of institutional histories, including "Pennsylvania Military College: A Story of One Hundred Years". After viewing one of the histories, you will need to click on your web browser's "Back" button numerous times to return to this screen.
"Rooks" is a book of poetry written by alumni Gil Fagiani (class of 1967) that describes his experiences as a first year cadet at Pennsylvania Military College.
Dissertation written by John David Norton in 1977. Concentrates on changes in the institution between two decades, 1954 to 1975.
This book can also be found by searching WebPAC, the Widener University Library Search Catalog.
