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Letter regarding academic conduct and diplomas

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Description

Letter regarding academic conduct and diplomas

Overview

This archival item consists of a handwritten letter dated January 1, 1800 and its accompanying JPEG scan (file name a092001208.jpg, 383 KB). The letter is written in English and is catalogued as a primary source document under the institution Drexel. It is part of the PINAX digital collection and is linked to the place St. College.

Background

The letter was produced by an unknown author affiliated with Drexel’s faculty or administration. The context suggests a period of institutional scrutiny over academic standards and diploma issuance. The author expresses concerns about faculty misconduct and the validity of diplomas, advocating for regulatory reforms to prevent future wrongdoing. The document reflects early 19th‑century debates on academic integrity within higher‑education institutions.

Contents

  • Textual content: The letter discusses the need for stronger regulatory measures, criticizes faculty practices, and emphasizes the importance of valid diplomas. It includes a personal resolve not to sign an invalid diploma and calls for systemic change rather than mere pledges.
  • Image: The JPEG scan reproduces the original manuscript, preserving the author’s handwriting and marginalia.
  • OCR transcript: The OCR text captures the letter’s narrative, highlighting phrases such as “rescuing or changing my course of view or conduct” and “the faculty immutably proceed to do wrong.” The transcript confirms the letter’s thematic focus on academic conduct and regulatory reform.

Scope

The item covers a single letter from 1800, written in English, addressing academic conduct, diploma validity, faculty behavior, and the need for regulatory change. It is geographically tied to St. College and institutionally linked to Drexel. The collection does not include subsequent correspondence or related documents; it is a standalone primary source reflecting early institutional concerns about academic integrity.

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Raw Cheimarros Data

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Metadata

Title
Letter regarding academic conduct and diplomas
Type
Text
Creator
Unknown
Institution
drexel
Created
1800-01-01
Language
en
Subjects
academic conduct, diplomas, education, faculty, resolutions
Place
St. College
Source
PINAX

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OCR Text

rescuing or changing my course of view or conduct. I cannot permit myself to be a party any more to the grade-striving or incapacitants. If any means can be devised to secure herself from such results as have been reached this session, I shall only be too happy & labor on in St. College & for the Cause as heretofore—but a mere resolve & pledge will not assure me: thus we have had before—several probably did so & might have a stronger desire to go right than previous to the voting this Spring & yet—in my view & in yours too, now, if I mistake not—the faculty immutably proceed to do wrong—what will prevent such things from recurring? Not resolutions—not pledges. One may as many others have done—"resolve & unresolve—time is the same"—If a reconstruction of regulations or any other mode of effecting the object can be devised I shall be glad, if not—I cannot be induced to remain for I have full made up my mind never to sign an invalid diploma

Version History (4 versions)

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  • v1 · 11/13/2025, 5:18:14 PM · View this version
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