BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE - Revision history

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	18.		18. Day, Mike, "Revisiting Urban Renewal," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 22, 2018, p. 1A

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	On May 24, 1890 a large number of graduates of the institution took the first steps to organize an alumni association. I. E. Brown was elected chairman. (8) The school also took the opportunity during the summer vacation period to offer "practical studies" including penmanship, shorthand, bookkeeping, and arithmetic taught by "expert teachers." (9)		On May 24, 1890 a large number of graduates of the institution took the first steps to organize an alumni association. I. E. Brown was elected chairman. (8) The school also took the opportunity during the summer vacation period to offer "practical studies" including penmanship, shorthand, bookkeeping, and arithmetic taught by "expert teachers." (9)

	Growing enrollment led to the school being moved during April 1892, to the ~~Lincoln Building~~ at Eighth and Locust Streets. (10) In 1908 many of Dubuque's most prominent citizens toasted the college's fiftieth anniversary.		Growing enrollment led to the school being moved during April 1892, to the [[LINCOLN BUILDING]] at Eighth and Locust Streets. (10) In 1908 many of Dubuque's most prominent citizens toasted the college's fiftieth anniversary.

	At the annual convention of the American Federation of Commercial Teachers held in 1909, Miss M. E. Wilson, principal of shorthand at Bayless, was named vice-president of the shorthand department of the federation. Miss Wilson was the only woman in the United States occupying such a position. (11)		At the annual convention of the American Federation of Commercial Teachers held in 1909, Miss M. E. Wilson, principal of shorthand at Bayless, was named vice-president of the shorthand department of the federation. Miss Wilson was the only woman in the United States occupying such a position. (11)
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	Individual attention to each student was possible until the end of [[WORLD WAR II]] when enrollment soared. Graduates were in high demand with the school unable to fill all the requests from local employers for clerical help. (13) In 1951 school officials announced a new schedule allowing students to take classes in the morning and hold jobs in the afternoon or attend private coaching classes. (14) The same year, the college responded to government requests for more clerical workers for defense work by resuming seven accelerated courses. School officials announced that students without previous training would require six hours or study daily, five days a week to complete the work within the shortened period of time. (15) School enrollment in 1952 saw a 10% increase over the preceding year. (16)		Individual attention to each student was possible until the end of [[WORLD WAR II]] when enrollment soared. Graduates were in high demand with the school unable to fill all the requests from local employers for clerical help. (13) In 1951 school officials announced a new schedule allowing students to take classes in the morning and hold jobs in the afternoon or attend private coaching classes. (14) The same year, the college responded to government requests for more clerical workers for defense work by resuming seven accelerated courses. School officials announced that students without previous training would require six hours or study daily, five days a week to complete the work within the shortened period of time. (15) School enrollment in 1952 saw a 10% increase over the preceding year. (16)

	Following the retirement of Lyons, Florence Ludwick and Everette B. Lutenberg, senior teachers at the college, became business partners and co-directors of the school. On October 1, 1958 the college held its 100th anniversary and celebrated the graduation over the years of over 20,000 students. Despite its success, competition from other schools caused Bayless Business College to finally close in 1967. (17)		Following the retirement of Lyons, Florence Ludwick and Everette B. Lutenberg, senior teachers at the college, became business partners and co-directors of the school. On October 1, 1958 the college held its 100th anniversary and celebrated the graduation over the years of over 20,000 students. Despite its success, competition from other schools caused Bayless Business College to finally close in 1967. (17) The building was demolished as part of [[URBAN RENEWAL]] in November 1968. (18)

	[[Image:musicprogram.jpeg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|The college made itself available for community activities. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]		[[Image:musicprogram.jpeg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|The college made itself available for community activities. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]
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	[[Image:Bayless Cert2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|This diploma and the reputation behind it helped ensure quick employment. Photo courtesy: James Cox]]The reputation of the college graduates helped ensure prompt employment of those successfully passing the curriculum. Shorthand and typing were added to the previous curriculum of bookkeeping and arithmetic.		[[Image:Bayless Cert2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|This diploma and the reputation behind it helped ensure quick employment. Photo courtesy: James Cox]]The reputation of the college graduates helped ensure prompt employment of those successfully passing the curriculum. Shorthand and typing were added to the previous curriculum of bookkeeping and arithmetic.

	Penmanship strokes used in making letters became, in the hands of the most adept, a form of art.		Penmanship strokes used in making letters became, in the hands of the most adept, a form of art. (Note illustrations)

	[[Image:penad.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A graduate of Bayless Business College advertising penmanship classes for all ages. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]		[[Image:penad.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A graduate of Bayless Business College advertising penmanship classes for all ages. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]

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	[[Image:class.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard showing a classroom at the college]]		[[Image:class.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Postcard showing a classroom at the college]]

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	Bayless served as president of the college until 1909 when it was sold to [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]]. In 1916 the winter announcement of subjects showed that the school was keeping current with subjects such as stenotype, mimeograph, letter press and farm accounting. Married as well as single women were encouraged to take courses. (12)		Bayless served as president of the college until 1909 when it was sold to [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]]. In 1916 the winter announcement of subjects showed that the school was keeping current with subjects such as stenotype, mimeograph, letter press and farm accounting. Married as well as single women were encouraged to take courses. (12)

	Individual attention to each student was possible until the end of [[WORLD WAR II]] when enrollment soared. Graduates were in high demand with the school unable to fill all the requests from local employers for clerical help. (13) In 1951 school officials announced a new schedule allowing students to take classes in the morning and hold jobs in the afternoon or attend private coaching classes. (14) School enrollment in 1952 saw a 10% increase over the preceding year. (15)		Individual attention to each student was possible until the end of [[WORLD WAR II]] when enrollment soared. Graduates were in high demand with the school unable to fill all the requests from local employers for clerical help. (13) In 1951 school officials announced a new schedule allowing students to take classes in the morning and hold jobs in the afternoon or attend private coaching classes. (14) The same year, the college responded to government requests for more clerical workers for defense work by resuming seven accelerated courses. School officials announced that students without previous training would require six hours or study daily, five days a week to complete the work within the shortened period of time. (15) School enrollment in 1952 saw a 10% increase over the preceding year. (16)

	Following the retirement of Lyons, Florence Ludwick and Everette B. Lutenberg, senior teachers at the college, became business partners and co-directors of the school. On October 1, 1958 the college held its 100th anniversary and celebrated the graduation over the years of over 20,000 students. Despite its success, competition from other schools caused Bayless Business College to finally close in 1967. (16)		Following the retirement of Lyons, Florence Ludwick and Everette B. Lutenberg, senior teachers at the college, became business partners and co-directors of the school. On October 1, 1958 the college held its 100th anniversary and celebrated the graduation over the years of over 20,000 students. Despite its success, competition from other schools caused Bayless Business College to finally close in 1967. (17)

	[[Image:musicprogram.jpeg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|The college made itself available for community activities. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]		[[Image:musicprogram.jpeg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|The college made itself available for community activities. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]
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	14. "Bayless Frees Students for Part-time Work," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 31, 1951, p. 6		14. "Bayless Frees Students for Part-time Work," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 31, 1951, p. 6

	15. "Bayless ~~College Begins 95th Year This Week~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~August~~ 31, ~~1952~~, p. 25		15. "Bayless Speeds Up Clerical Training for Defense Effort," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', January 31, 1951, p. 6

	16. Kruse		16. "Bayless College Begins 95th Year This Week," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 31, 1952, p. 25

			17. Kruse

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	13. Ibid.		13. Ibid.

	14. "Bayless Frees Students for Part-time Work," Telegraph Herald, October 31, 1951, p. 6		14. "Bayless Frees Students for Part-time Work," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 31, 1951, p. 6

	15. "Bayless College Begins 95th Year This Week," '''Telegraph Herald''', August 31, 1952, p. 25		15. "Bayless College Begins 95th Year This Week," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 31, 1952, p. 25

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	Growing enrollment led to the school being moved during April 1892, to the Lincoln Building at Eighth and Locust Streets. (10) In 1908 many of Dubuque's most prominent citizens toasted the college's fiftieth anniversary.		Growing enrollment led to the school being moved during April 1892, to the Lincoln Building at Eighth and Locust Streets. (10) In 1908 many of Dubuque's most prominent citizens toasted the college's fiftieth anniversary.

	~~Bayless served as president~~ of the ~~college until~~ 1909 ~~when it was sold to [[LYONS~~, ~~Edwin B~~.~~\|Edwin B~~. ~~LYONS]]. In 1916~~ the ~~winter announcement~~ of ~~subjects showed that~~ the ~~school~~ was ~~keeping current with subjects~~ such ~~as stenotype, mimeograph, letter press and farm accounting. Married as well as single women were encouraged to take courses~~. (11)		At the annual convention of the American Federation of Commercial Teachers held in 1909, Miss M. E. Wilson, principal of shorthand at Bayless, was named vice-president of the shorthand department of the federation. Miss Wilson was the only woman in the United States occupying such a position. (11)

	~~Individual attention~~ to ~~each student was possible until the end of~~ [[~~WORLD WAR II~~]] ~~when enrollment soared~~. ~~Graduates were in high demand with~~ the school ~~unable to fill all the requests from local employers for clerical help~~. ~~(12) In 1951 school officials announced a new schedule allowing students~~ to take ~~classes in the morning and hold jobs in the afternoon or attend private coaching classes~~. (~~13) School enrollment in 1952 saw a 10% increase over the preceding year. (14~~)		Bayless served as president of the college until 1909 when it was sold to [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]]. In 1916 the winter announcement of subjects showed that the school was keeping current with subjects such as stenotype, mimeograph, letter press and farm accounting. Married as well as single women were encouraged to take courses. (12)

	Following the retirement of Lyons, Florence Ludwick and Everette B. Lutenberg, senior teachers at the college, became business partners and co-directors of the school. On October 1, 1958 the college held its 100th anniversary and celebrated the graduation over the years of over 20,000 students. Despite its success, competition from other schools caused Bayless Business College to finally close in 1967. (15)		Individual attention to each student was possible until the end of [[WORLD WAR II]] when enrollment soared. Graduates were in high demand with the school unable to fill all the requests from local employers for clerical help. (13) In 1951 school officials announced a new schedule allowing students to take classes in the morning and hold jobs in the afternoon or attend private coaching classes. (14) School enrollment in 1952 saw a 10% increase over the preceding year. (15)

			Following the retirement of Lyons, Florence Ludwick and Everette B. Lutenberg, senior teachers at the college, became business partners and co-directors of the school. On October 1, 1958 the college held its 100th anniversary and celebrated the graduation over the years of over 20,000 students. Despite its success, competition from other schools caused Bayless Business College to finally close in 1967. (16)

	[[Image:musicprogram.jpeg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|The college made itself available for community activities. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]		[[Image:musicprogram.jpeg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|The college made itself available for community activities. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]
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	10. "Will Have a New Home," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 1, 1892, p. 12. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18920101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		10. "Will Have a New Home," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', January 1, 1892, p. 12. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18920101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	11. Kruse, Len. "Bayless Business College," '''Julien's Journal''', September 1995, p. 80		11. "Dubuque Woman is Honored, Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, January 3, 1909, p. 4

			12. Kruse, Len. "Bayless Business College," '''Julien's Journal''', September 1995, p. 80

	12. Ibid.		13. Ibid.

	13. "Bayless Frees Students for Part-time Work," Telegraph Herald, October 31, 1951, p. 6		14. "Bayless Frees Students for Part-time Work," Telegraph Herald, October 31, 1951, p. 6

	14. "Bayless College Begins 95th Year This Week," '''Telegraph Herald''', August 31, 1952, p. 25		15. "Bayless College Begins 95th Year This Week," '''Telegraph Herald''', August 31, 1952, p. 25

	15. Kruse		16. Kruse


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	[[Image:penad.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A graduate of Bayless Business College advertising penmanship classes for all ages. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]		[[Image:penad.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A graduate of Bayless Business College advertising penmanship classes for all ages. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]
	[[Image:Susan1.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Calligraphy of Vaclav Vane, 'star pupil' of penmanship master Austin Palmer, at the Cedar Rapids Business School. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum ~~and~~ Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]		[[Image:Susan1.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Calligraphy of Vaclav Vane, 'star pupil' of penmanship master Austin Palmer, at the Cedar Rapids Business School. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
	[[Image:Susan2.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Vaclav Vane used as inspiration the illustrations which appeared in Palmer Handwriting manuals. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum ~~and~~ Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]		[[Image:Susan2.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Vaclav Vane used as inspiration the illustrations which appeared in Palmer Handwriting manuals. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
	[[Image:Susan3.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Vaclav Vane developed his calligraphy into a life-long hobby. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum ~~and~~ Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]		[[Image:Susan3.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Vaclav Vane developed his calligraphy into a life-long hobby. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
	[[Image:Susan4.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Palmer encouraged calligraphy transformed into art to utilize the strokes used in making different letters. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum ~~and~~ Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]		[[Image:Susan4.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Palmer encouraged calligraphy transformed into art to utilize the strokes used in making different letters. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]

	[[Image:BAYL.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Small notebook. Photo courtesy: Larry Friedman]]The school found many ways of advertising itself. In 1875 the school purchased a 64-foot long sign that stretched the entire length of the Finley Block. The sign was not only one of the largest in Dubuque but made of wire which was considered very new and attractive. Considered impervious to weather, the name of the school was displayed in large gold letters. (4) In 1879 Professor Chapman's expertise with a pen earned him a silver medal for a portrait of himself surrounded by a wreath. (5) Bayless Business College also offered evening lectures on subjects such as the mound builders. (6) In 1882 Bayless returned to Dubuque from Chicago with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and all the rights associated with being the sole agent for the business. (7)		[[Image:BAYL.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Small notebook. Photo courtesy: Larry Friedman]]The school found many ways of advertising itself. In 1875 the school purchased a 64-foot long sign that stretched the entire length of the Finley Block. The sign was not only one of the largest in Dubuque but made of wire which was considered very new and attractive. Considered impervious to weather, the name of the school was displayed in large gold letters. (4) In 1879 Professor Chapman's expertise with a pen earned him a silver medal for a portrait of himself surrounded by a wreath. (5) Bayless Business College also offered evening lectures on subjects such as the mound builders. (6) In 1882 Bayless returned to Dubuque from Chicago with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and all the rights associated with being the sole agent for the business. (7)

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	[[Image:penad.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A graduate of Bayless Business College advertising penmanship classes for all ages. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]		[[Image:penad.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A graduate of Bayless Business College advertising penmanship classes for all ages. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]
	[[Image:Susan1.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Calligraphy of Vaclav Vane, 'star pupil' of penmanship master Austin Palmer at the Cedar Rapids Business School. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]		[[Image:Susan1.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Calligraphy of Vaclav Vane, 'star pupil' of penmanship master Austin Palmer, at the Cedar Rapids Business School. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
	[[Image:Susan2.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Vaclav Vane used as inspiration the illustrations which appeared in Palmer Handwriting manuals. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]		[[Image:Susan2.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Vaclav Vane used as inspiration the illustrations which appeared in Palmer Handwriting manuals. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
	[[Image:Susan3.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Vaclav Vane developed his calligraphy into a life-long hobby. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]		[[Image:Susan3.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Vaclav Vane developed his calligraphy into a life-long hobby. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
	[[Image:Susan4.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Palmer encouraged calligraphy transformed into art to utilize the strokes used in making different letters. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]		[[Image:Susan4.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Palmer encouraged calligraphy transformed into art to utilize the strokes used in making different letters. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]

	[[Image:BAYL.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Small notebook. Photo courtesy: Larry Friedman]]The school found many ways of advertising itself. In 1875 the school purchased a 64-foot long sign that stretched the entire length of the Finley Block. The sign was not only one of the largest in Dubuque but made of wire which was considered very new and attractive. Considered impervious to weather, the name of the school was displayed in large gold letters. (4) In 1879 Professor Chapman's expertise with a pen earned him a silver medal for a portrait of himself surrounded by a wreath. (5) Bayless Business College also offered evening lectures on subjects such as the mound builders. (6) In 1882 Bayless returned to Dubuque from Chicago with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and all the rights associated with being the sole agent for the business. (7)		[[Image:BAYL.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Small notebook. Photo courtesy: Larry Friedman]]The school found many ways of advertising itself. In 1875 the school purchased a 64-foot long sign that stretched the entire length of the Finley Block. The sign was not only one of the largest in Dubuque but made of wire which was considered very new and attractive. Considered impervious to weather, the name of the school was displayed in large gold letters. (4) In 1879 Professor Chapman's expertise with a pen earned him a silver medal for a portrait of himself surrounded by a wreath. (5) Bayless Business College also offered evening lectures on subjects such as the mound builders. (6) In 1882 Bayless returned to Dubuque from Chicago with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and all the rights associated with being the sole agent for the business. (7)

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 Determined that the college would succeed, Cornelius entered upon an aggressive campaign using handbills and advertisements placed in the ''Daily Times'' and ''Herald''. By 1873 enrollment had increased, and additional room was needed. Better accommodations were found in the Ogilby Building. In 1874 the college was moved again to a building on Seventh and Main [[STREETS]]. On October 19, 1875 new rooms of the school were opened on its seventeenth anniversary. (3)
-[[Image:Bayless Cert2.jpg|left|thumb|300px|This diploma and the reputation behind it helped ensure quick employment. Photo courtesy: James Cox]]The reputation of the college graduates helped ensure prompt employment of those successfully passing the curriculum. Shorthand and typing were added to the previous curriculum of bookkeeping and arithmetic. Penmanship
+[[Image:Bayless Cert2.jpg|left|thumb|300px|This diploma and the reputation behind it helped ensure quick employment. Photo courtesy: James Cox]]The reputation of the college graduates helped ensure prompt employment of those successfully passing the curriculum. Shorthand and typing were added to the previous curriculum of bookkeeping and arithmetic.
 Penmanship strokes used in making letters became, in the hands of the most adept, a form of art.
 [[Image:penad.jpeg|left|thumb|250px|A graduate of Bayless Business College advertising penmanship classes for all ages. Photo courtesy: Neal Sprenglemeyer]]
-[[Image:Susan 1.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Calligraphy of Vaclav Vane, 'star pupil' of penmanship master Austin Palmer at the Cedar Rapids Business School. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
+[[Image:Susan1.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Calligraphy of Vaclav Vane, 'star pupil' of penmanship master Austin Palmer at the Cedar Rapids Business School. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
-[[Image:Susan 2.JPG|left|thumb|250px|Vaclav Vane used as inspiration the illustrations which appeared in Palmer Handwriting manuals. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
+[[Image:Susan2.JPG|left|thumb|250px|Vaclav Vane used as inspiration the illustrations which appeared in Palmer Handwriting manuals. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
-[[Image:Susan 3.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Vaclav Vane developed his calligraphy into a life-long hobby. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
+[[Image:Susan3.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Vaclav Vane developed his calligraphy into a life-long hobby. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
-[[Image:Susan 4.JPG|left|thumb|250px|Palmer encouraged calligraphy transformed into art to utilize the strokes used in making different letters. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
+[[Image:Susan4.JPG|left|thumb|250px|Palmer encouraged calligraphy transformed into art to utilize the strokes used in making different letters. Photo courtesy: Susan Bazelides and the Czech-Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]
 [[Image:BAYL.jpeg|left|thumb|250px|Small notebook. Photo courtesy: Larry Friedman]]The school found many ways of advertising itself. In 1875 the school purchased a 64-foot long sign that stretched the entire length of the Finley Block. The sign was not only one of the largest in Dubuque but made of wire which was considered very new and attractive. Considered impervious to weather, the name of the school was displayed in large gold letters. (4) In 1879 Professor Chapman's expertise with a pen earned him a silver medal for a portrait of himself surrounded by a wreath. (5) Bayless Business College also offered evening lectures on subjects such as the mound builders. (6) In 1882 Bayless returned to Dubuque from Chicago with a "Remington Perfected Typewriter" and all the rights associated with being the sole agent for the business. (7)
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 Following the retirement of Lyons, Florence Ludwick and Everette B. Lutenberg, senior teachers at the college, became business partners and co-directors of the school.  On October 1, 1958 the college held its 100th anniversary and celebrated the graduation over the years of over 20,000 students.  Despite its success, competition from other schools caused Bayless Business College to finally close in 1967. (15)
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