Hiram Hadley papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0168
Scope and Content
The Hiram Hadley papers span the years 1849-1959, with the bulk of the materials falling between 1849 and 1922. These are Hadley's personal papers. Hadley's papers from his tenure as President of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts are found in the New Mexico State University Archives. Additional information about the life of Hiram Hadley can be found in the book Hiram Hadley by his wife Anna R. Hadley.
The papers are arranged into four series: Speeches and Sermons, Writings, Correspondence, and Personal. The Speeches and Sermons series is arranged alphabetically. The speeches are on such topics as world peace and the status of education. This series also contains Hadley's notes for sermons and Sunday school lessons.
The Writings series contains Hadley's college essay book, typescripts of those essays and his book Lessons in Language. There also is a memo from Hadley about the record book of the Las Cruces College. This memo has been annotated by Registrar Era Rentfrow with information about Hadley's death.
The Correspondence series spans the years 1891-1922. It consists almost entirely of Hadley's "contract letters," written every other Sunday, to his granddaughters. These letters are typescripts with deletions of materials considered personal in nature. There is one folder of general correspondence.
The Personal series includes materials owned by Hadley as well as memorials and tributes about Hadley. This series includes three of his Bibles, Mrs. Hadley's calling card, papers from Hadley's estate, clippings, and a scrapbook.
The papers are arranged into four series: Speeches and Sermons, Writings, Correspondence, and Personal. The Speeches and Sermons series is arranged alphabetically. The speeches are on such topics as world peace and the status of education. This series also contains Hadley's notes for sermons and Sunday school lessons.
The Writings series contains Hadley's college essay book, typescripts of those essays and his book Lessons in Language. There also is a memo from Hadley about the record book of the Las Cruces College. This memo has been annotated by Registrar Era Rentfrow with information about Hadley's death.
The Correspondence series spans the years 1891-1922. It consists almost entirely of Hadley's "contract letters," written every other Sunday, to his granddaughters. These letters are typescripts with deletions of materials considered personal in nature. There is one folder of general correspondence.
The Personal series includes materials owned by Hadley as well as memorials and tributes about Hadley. This series includes three of his Bibles, Mrs. Hadley's calling card, papers from Hadley's estate, clippings, and a scrapbook.
Dates
- 1849-1959 (bulk 1849-1922)
Language of Materials
English.
Access and Use Restrictions
This material may be examined by researchers under supervised conditions in the Search Room.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with copyright and other applicable statutes.
The copyrights possessed in this collection by Mildred Allen have been transferred and assigned to New Mexico State University.
The copyrights possessed in this collection by Mildred Allen have been transferred and assigned to New Mexico State University.
Biographical Sketch
Hiram Hadley was born on a farm near Wilmington, Ohio, on March 17, 1883. He attended the Friends Boarding School in Richmond, Indiana then went to Haverford College in Pennsylvania, acquiring an excellent education for his time. Hadley taught for two years in Carthage, Indiana. He returned to Richmond where he married and accepted the position of principal at the Friends Academy at Whitewater Meeting House.
In Richmond, Hadley also began Hadley's Normal Academy. After this venture he initiated a series of teachers' institutes in Nebraska and promoted similar innovations in other states. In 1871, Hadley published the textbook Lessons in Language about teaching English. He moved to Indianapolis in 1880 and opened Hadley's Classical Academy. By the mid 1880s, Hadley was considered a pioneer in educational development.
Hadley moved to the Southwest in 1887 to be near his eldest child, Walter, who was in poor health. He arrived in Las Cruces, New Mexico when the city had approximately 2,000 residents and no public school system. Hadley worked at promoting schools, lecturing in public halls and churches. He joined a group which was promoting local schools. Among the other members were Judge John R. McFie, Colonel William L. Rynerson, George R. Bowman, Samuel Steel, Numa Reymond, and Mrs. Sarah Casad. This group made plans to launch Las Cruces College in April 1888, with Hiram Hadley chosen as the new president.
Las Cruces College open on September 17, 1888 and had 64 students enrolled by mid-year. Hadley acted as president and instructor. In February 1889, New Mexico Governor Edmund G. Ross signed the Rodey Act which established the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts as the state's agricultural college and experiment station located in Las Cruces. Hadley spent a great deal of time trying to raise money and to acquire land for the new college.
Hadley served as president of the New Mexico College of Agriculture until March 12, 1894 when the Board of Regents elected a new president. Hadley remained active in New Mexico education being appointed to Vice President of the University of New Mexico in July 1894. He was at this post for three years and then returned to the NMCA & MA as Professor of History and Philosophy. Hadley served as Territorial Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1905-1907 and as a regent of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts from 1907-1913. He died on December 3, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was buried in Las Cruces, New Mexico on December 7, 1922.
In Richmond, Hadley also began Hadley's Normal Academy. After this venture he initiated a series of teachers' institutes in Nebraska and promoted similar innovations in other states. In 1871, Hadley published the textbook Lessons in Language about teaching English. He moved to Indianapolis in 1880 and opened Hadley's Classical Academy. By the mid 1880s, Hadley was considered a pioneer in educational development.
Hadley moved to the Southwest in 1887 to be near his eldest child, Walter, who was in poor health. He arrived in Las Cruces, New Mexico when the city had approximately 2,000 residents and no public school system. Hadley worked at promoting schools, lecturing in public halls and churches. He joined a group which was promoting local schools. Among the other members were Judge John R. McFie, Colonel William L. Rynerson, George R. Bowman, Samuel Steel, Numa Reymond, and Mrs. Sarah Casad. This group made plans to launch Las Cruces College in April 1888, with Hiram Hadley chosen as the new president.
Las Cruces College open on September 17, 1888 and had 64 students enrolled by mid-year. Hadley acted as president and instructor. In February 1889, New Mexico Governor Edmund G. Ross signed the Rodey Act which established the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts as the state's agricultural college and experiment station located in Las Cruces. Hadley spent a great deal of time trying to raise money and to acquire land for the new college.
Hadley served as president of the New Mexico College of Agriculture until March 12, 1894 when the Board of Regents elected a new president. Hadley remained active in New Mexico education being appointed to Vice President of the University of New Mexico in July 1894. He was at this post for three years and then returned to the NMCA & MA as Professor of History and Philosophy. Hadley served as Territorial Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1905-1907 and as a regent of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts from 1907-1913. He died on December 3, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was buried in Las Cruces, New Mexico on December 7, 1922.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
One of the founders the Las Cruces College and the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and the college's first president. Materials reflect Hiram Hadley's personal interests and occupations, after his retirement from NMCA & MA. Also included are earlier writings and personal memorabilia.
Acquisition
- A74-15 R.W. Stewart, Mildred Allen, Mrs. Margaret Anderson
- A74-100 Mildred Allen
- A75-022 Pat F. Campbell
- Undated Mrs. Anderson
General
Contact Information
- Archives and Special Collections
- New Mexico State University Library
- P.O. Box 30006
- Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8006
- Phone: (575) 646-3839
- Fax: (575) 646-7477
- Email: archives@nmsu.edu
- URL: https://lib.nmsu.edu/archives/
General
- Title
- Register of the Hiram Hadley Papers, 1849-1959
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Revised by Portia Vescio and Roxanne Klunczyk
- Date
- © 2002
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
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Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository