The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, February, 1886.: The Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, February, 1886.

The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, published in February 1886, is a historical periodical that presents a variety of articles and illustrations reflecting the culture and events of 19th-century New England. This issue notably covers the establishment of Tufts College, detailing its founding by Charles Tufts and the advocacy of Rev. Hosea Ballou, 2d, for a Universalist college. It explores the college's early challenges and community support while contrasting its development with established institutions like Harvard.