Penn College had four different literary societies by 1876-77, two for "gentlemen", two for "ladies". By 1916, they had nine literary societies divided into the following: for college men, Alcimian and Brightonian; for college women, Alethian and…
Alberta Chawner was a student at the Penn Academy and an 1897 graduate of Penn College. Back of photo-Daughter of Professor and Mrs. Chawner and long time friend of Charlotte and Olivia Johnson. Alberta Chawner December 25th 1902.
Absalom Rosenberger served as the fourth president of Penn College. Before becoming president, he received his law degree from the university of Michigan. He was the longest serving president of the college.
California members of Penn College Class of 1895. Taken in Whitter, CA at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Milo Hunt. Left to right: Clem F. Patterson, Henry D. Crumley, Henry Edwin McGrew, Milo Hunt.
William Penn Students in front of Penn Hall. Class Photo taken September 24, 1945 by Roy D. Young Studio from Mt. Vernon IA. Left of sign is President Cecil E. Hinshaw and to the right is Dean Arthur J. McKeel.
