Callaway Then and Now Postcards from the Past: Synodical College

The Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society posted a couple of images on May 21, 2020 focusing on Synodical College as part of their Callaway Then and Now Postcards from the Past series. The post also provides a bit of the institution's history from the inaugural class in 1873, the closing in 1928, and the use of the property in more recent years.

Survey of Former Synodical College Students

Article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch provides summary of results from a survey of former students.  The article indicates that 176 survey questionnaires were returned with alumni residing in 21 states, the District of Columbia, and a number of foreign countries.  

Source: FORMER SYNODICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS GIVE OCCUPATIONS. (1921, Mar 18). St.Louis Post - Dispatch (1879-1922) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.proxy.dbrl.org/docview/578988484.

Synodical College is Featured at the Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society

 I am posting a few photographs taken this evening of a fascinating window display at the Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society located in downtown Fulton, MO. 

J.M Spencer Appointed President on April 11, 1901

Article from The St. Louis Republic, Thursday, April 11, 1901, p. 9 indicating that J.M. Spencer was selected to serve as president of Synodical College, Fulton, MO.

1894 Ad from Vinita [OK] Indian Chieftain

Advertisement from the June 7, 1894 issue of the Indian Chieftain, Vinita, Indian Territory [Oklahoma].

1902 Ad from Vinita [OK] Indian Chieftain

Advertisement from the July 24, 1902 issue of the Indian Chieftain, Vinita, Indian Territory [Oklahoma].

Ad from 1900 Searchlight Yearbook