Dexter Edgar Converse

In Memorium

[Front Inscription]:

Founder of this College

Born in Swanton, Vermont

April 21, 1829

Died in Spartanburg, South Carolina

October 4, 1899

[Reverse Inscription]:

"Oh, it is great -- and there

is no other greatness -- to make

one nook of God's creation more

fruitful. Better. More worthy

of God; to ...