Elliott Hall at Wesleyan University photograph   Save
Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development
Description: This image shows Elliott Hall on the campus of Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. Ohio Wesleyan University located in Delaware Ohio received its charter from the state of Ohio in 1842. The first college classes were offered in 1844. Since the founding of the university, the school is associated with the Methodist Church. Originally, only men attended Ohio Wesleyan. Ohio Wesleyan Female College began to offer classes in 1853. It was not until 1877 that the Female College became part of Ohio Wesleyan University. Three women who had been instructors at the female college became the first female faculty members at the university. During the 1960s and 1970s, campus unrest led to the students having more of a say in campus decision-making. As a result of student protests, the university modified requirements that students attend religious services and placed less of a focus on religion in education. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06505
Subjects: Ohio Wesleyan University; College buildings; Education
Places: Delaware (Ohio); Delaware County (Ohio)