The First Quarter: A Brief History of Silliman Institute During the First Twenty-Five Years of Its Existence

This document, authored by David Sutherland Hibbard, the first president of Silliman Institute, chronicles the foundational years of the institution from its inception in 1901 until 1926. It traces the school's origins to a $10,000 gift from Dr. Horace B. Silliman, a Christian businessman from New York, who envisioned a modern educational facility for young Filipinos. The narrative details the selection of Dumaguete as the campus site due to its central location and the hospitality of local leaders like Demetrio Larena. The account highlights the school's evolution from a small class of fifteen boys in a rented building to a thriving campus with thirty buildings and a diverse student body, marking a significant milestone in the history of Protestant education and the cultural landscape of Oriental Negros.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes. 78 pages, illustrations, photos Sill. 378.914 H52f

Hibbard, D. S. (1926). The first quarter: A brief history of Silliman Institute during the first twenty-five years of its existence. Philippine Education Co., Inc.