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    • Addison Daniels

    • Addison Daniels

    • Daniels, Addison, 1813-1883; Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century.

    • Addison Daniels located in Marion, Iowa in 1840. Although not a resident of Cedar Rapids, he did have extensive interests in the city. He served as the Marion postmaster, and the first Recorder of Linn County in 1841. His contributions come to Coe...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Coe Donation

    • Coe Donation

    • Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century; Deeds.

    • This document outlines the Conditional Donation to Cedar Rapids Colligate Institute from Daniel Coe.
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Daniel Coe

    • Daniel Coe

    • Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe, Daniel, 1794-1872; Coe College -- History -- 19th century.

    • Daniel Coe was the first substantial financial donor to the college. It was his donation of $1500.00 that secured the purchase of the Coe "80 acres" of which the college still stands on today.
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Dr. John Fellows Ely

    • Dr. John Fellows Ely

    • Coe College -- History -- 19th century; Ely, John, F., 1821-1902; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

    • Dr. John Fellows Ely was long active in creating an institution of learning for Cedar Rapids from the start. The length of his service to the institute is unmatched by any other founder. His involvement in the Cedar Rapids Collegiate Institute was...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Ely-Jones Deed

    • Ely-Jones Deed

    • Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century; Deeds.

    • This is a deed filed on July 25, 1850 at 3 o'clock PM in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. This document is the sale of the deceased Alexander L. Ely's land in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. John F. Ely, the administrator of the estate, sold the land to...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • George Douglas Sr.

    • George Douglas Sr.

    • Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century; Douglas, George Sr., 1817-1884; Quaker Oats Company--History.

    • George Douglas Sr. was an Original Trustee of Coe Collegiate Institute. Along with his commitment to the college he is most known for his contributions to the City of Cedar Rapids. He was engaged in railroad construction, which brought him to Cedar...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • George R. Carroll

    • George R. Carroll

    • Carroll, George R., 1831-1895; Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century.

    • George R. Carroll was the first student of the college. It was his desire to train for a life in the Ministry that caused Reverend Williston Jones to create the "Williston Jones School" (otherwise known as "the school of the...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • John C. Brokesmit

    • John C. Brokesmit

    • Brokesmit, John C., 1825-1907; Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century.

    • John C. Brokesmit was involved with the establishment of the college for 30 years. First he served as a Trustee, and during the years of Coe Collegiate Institute and Coe College he served as treasurer. Brokesmit came to Cedar Rapids in 1871 where...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • John L. Shearer

    • John L. Shearer

    • Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century; Shearer, John L., 1804-1859.

    • John L. Shearer was a faithful member of the Board of Directors of Cedar Rapids Collegiate Institute. He came to "Rapids City" in 1842 and was reputedly the first family to permanently settle within the original town. He served as Justice...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Judge George Greene

    • Judge George Greene

    • Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century; Greene, George, 1817-1880.

    • Judge George Greene served as the First President of the Cedar Rapids Collegiate Institute, then Parsons Seminary in 1866, followed by Coe Collegiate Institute in 1875. It wasn't until 1877 that he resigned because of poor health. His son Calvin...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Judge Isaac Cook

    • Judge Isaac Cook

    • Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century; Cook, Isaac, 1819-1878.

    • Judge Isaac Cook was a member of the Official Board of Coe Collegiate Institute. He came to Cedar Rapids in the spring of 1849 where he practiced law and surveying for the city. He was the first permanent lawyer of the city and in 1850 he became...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Parsons Seminary Loan

    • Parsons Seminary Loan

    • Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century.

    • This loan was made from Calvin Graves to Parsons Seminary in 1868. It was part of a $3000 loan that was intended to complete the construction of the Parsons Seminary Building of Old Main. A translation...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Rev. Edward R. Burkhalter

    • Rev. Edward R. Burkhalter

    • Burkhalter, Edward R., 1844-1923; Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century.

    • Edward R. Burkhalter's contributions to Coe College began with his service to Coe Collegiate Institute as a Trustee in 1876. Following this he served as the Board Vice President from 1878-1881 when the college was transformed into Coe College....
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Rev. Williston Jones

    • Rev. Williston Jones

    • Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century; Jones, Williston, 1814-1865; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

    • Reverend Williston Jones was brought to Cedar Rapids through his marriage to Elizabeth H. Shearer, sister of Cedar Rapids Pioneer John L. Shearer. In 1949 Jones was invited to act as the first Presbyterian minister in Cedar Rapids, which he...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Sampson Bever

    • Sampson Bever

    • Bever, Sampson, 1808-1892; Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century;

    • Sampson C. Bever arrived with his family in 1852 and purchased 400 acres of land close to town where he devoted his time to farming for one year. Following this he opened a general store in Cedar Rapids and continued to expand his business life...
    • Coe Founders Collection
    • Seymour D. Carpenter

    • Seymour D. Carpenter

    • Carpenter, Seymour D., 1826-1912; Cedar Rapids (Iowa); Coe College -- History -- 19th century; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865;

    • Seymour D. Carpenter was a member of the Board of Directors for Cedar Rapids Collegiate Institute and is remembered as one of the most faithful and committed members of the Board. He was one of the first physicians to locate to Cedar Rapids in...
    • Coe Founders Collection
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