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Voorhees College, Vellore (click for stamp information)
Voorhees College, Vellore (click for stamp information)

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Voorhees College, Vellore (click for stamp information)
Issue Date
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10 July 2006
Denomination
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500
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Elizabeth R. Voorhees College, Vellore is one of  the oldest institutions of our nation, well known for its excellence in imparting education. It also has a rich tradition of moulding and shaping leaders of the nation. Many renowned persons have passed through its portals including the former President of India, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.

The origin of the institution can be traced back to 1895 when the old Arcot Academy at Ranipet and the Church of Scotland Mission High School were amalgamated and renamed the Arcof Mission High School, which was later upgraded to the status of an Intermediate College. In 1898, it became Arcot Mission College with Dr. Rev. William-I as the first Principal. It was affiliated to the Madras University. In 1905, the foundation stone of the present College building was laid by Rev. H.N.  Cobb. In  the same year, Ralph Voorhees, a friend  of the College in the U.S.A. donated 25,000 dollars, which enabled the authorities to create infrastructure for the College. The name of this institution was then changed after the donor's wife, 'Elizabeth R. Voorhees'.

In 1940, Shri V.P. Adiseshiah was appointed as the first Indian Principal of this institution, who was later conferred the title of 'Rao Saheb' by the Government.

The college believes in total personality development. Upto research level, it has more than 2000 students.

A pioneer of higher education in one of Tamilnadu's most socially and economically backward districts, it has played a unique and remarkable role in the upliftment of the underprivileged people of the region.

The Department of Posts is pleased to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Voorhees College, Vellore.

Source : Information Folder issued by Indian Posts & Telegraph Department, Government of India

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