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Charter and Motto
- When
- 1834
- Where
- Oberlin, Ohio
The institute obtained a charter from the Ohio legislature in 1834 and adopted the motto 'Learning and Labor.'
In 1834, the Oberlin Collegiate Institute received its charter from the Ohio legislature. The same year, the institute adopted 'Learning and Labor' as its motto. A freshman class of four students enrolled, marking the beginning of its educational operations.
Sources
- Oberlin, Ohio Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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