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University of Redlands
- Location & Contact Information
- Address, Directions, & Map:
- 1200 East Colton Avenue, P.O. Box 3080, Redlands, California, United States of America
- Telephone Numbers:
- (909) 793-2121
- (909) 793-2029 (fax)
- Official Website: [1]
- Address, Directions, & Map:
- History & Memorable Moments
The University of Redlands had its roots in the founding of two other Baptist institutions, California College in Oakland, and Los Angeles University. Both institutions opened in 1886, but LAU never became financially solvent, soon ceased functioning as a university, and incurred massive debts. After the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 damaged the finances of California College, a Baptist commission began exploring the liquidation of both institutions to develop a new institution in Southern California. [1]
The Reverend Jasper Newton Field, a Baptist pastor at Redlands, persuaded the Redlands Board of Trade to pursue the college at Redlands. Redlands proposed at least 100,000 dollars and 40 acres for a campus (on land donated by layman Mr. K.C. Wells) if the Baptist Church could bring in from 240,000 to 500,000 dollars towards building the university. On June 27, 1907 the Commission met in Pasadena and voted all in favor of the Redlands proposal. [1]
Ground was broken in April 9, 1909, on the hill where the administration building now stands. Nine founding faculty members held their first day of classes in the Redlands Baptist Church on September 30th, 1909, with 39 students attending. Materials were borrowed from the Smiley Library, and Redlands High School offered use of their science labs. [1]
On January 27, 1910, the University of Redlands opened its physical doors by occupying the newly completed Administration building. Bekins Hall and the President’s mansion were the only two other buildings completed. President Field was charged with further securing $200,000 for endowment, but the Great Freeze of 1911, which wiped out half the California citrus crop and severely damaged the local economy, made this impossible. [1]
After the trustees decided “that it would be in the best interest of the University to temporarily use the president’s home for the music department,” President Field resigned in 1914. As accounts stood, the Northern Baptist’s Education Board would not endorse the university to prospective donors. Victor LeRoy Duke, Dean and Professor of Mathematics, became the next president. [1]
The Southern California Baptist community initiated a campaign to raise $50,000 to clear outstanding debt. The following spring the Northern Baptist Education Board, after meeting with the Trustees, reversed their decision of two years earlier and endorsed the school, promising to help raise an endowment. [1]
- Overview, Photographs, & Video Links
Prospective Students
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New & Current Students
- Campus Events
- Transportation
- Safety Tips
- Support Centers
- Counseling
- Grading System
- Good Classes & Teachers
- Groups & Organizations
- College & Career Tips
Alumni
- Benefits of Joining Alumni Association
- Mailing List Directory
- Chapters
- Teachers (Where are they now?)
- Anderson, Randy (September 1976 - June 1980)
- Wilson, Kit (October 1938 - March 2004)
- Alumni Directory
- Alumni Events
Visitors
- Hotels Nearby
- Restaurant Recommendations
- Places of Worship
- Sports Facility Access
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