Catalogue of Simmons College, 1917-1918 Page: 16
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16 Simmons College
Catalogue
Christian instruction in the Word of God, in the story of
the Church, in the doctrines of the Bible, and in Christian
Ethics, and in the principles of Evangelical religion, as revealed
in the Old and New Testaments, as they are interpreted
by the Missionary Baptists.
Third. That the President, Professors, Tutors, and
Teachers of said College shall be chosen, so far as practicable,
other things being equal, first of all because of a
hearty sympathy with the views and principles herein expressed;Fourth. That the name of the Abilene Baptist College
shall be changed to "Simmons College," and if the growth
of said College shall hereafter warrant it, to "Simmons University,"
and that for all time to come the said institution
or corporation shall be known either as "Simmons College"
or "Simmons University." (End of foot note.)
At his death Dr. Simmons bequeathed to the College the
residue of his estate, valued at about $80,000.00. Dr. Simmons'
interest in the college was shared by other members
of his family. Mrs. Mary E. Simmons, his wife, was a liberal
contributor until her death, and his son, Dr. Robert S.
Simmons, also of New York, is second only to his father in
his generosity to the College.
The first session began in September, 1892, Rev. W. C.
Friley, A. M., being President. Dr. Friley resigned in 1894,
and was succeeded by Dr. Thatcher, under whose administration
of four years, substantial progress was made.
Dr. Thatcher was succeeded by Dr. Pope, who had been
interested in the College from its beginning. Dr. Pope's
coming to Simmons College was largely due to the wish of
Dr. Simmons himself. As organizer, preacher, educator, and
financier, he had won wide and deserved reputation. He
seemed to be an ideal man for the place. But his health had
failed in his New York office some time before, and although
it seemed to have been restored by several years of
travel, the stress of the many-sided work in the College
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Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.). Catalogue of Simmons College, 1917-1918, book, May 1918; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth41681/m1/18/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hardin-Simmons University Library.