Sears, Barnas, 1802-1880

Barnas Sears was an American scholar and educator. He graduated from Brown and then Newton seminary, and served as pastor before becoming a professor at Hamilton College. He studied in Germany, and held several important positions in education in the states before becoming a popular and successful president of Brown University. He published many scholarly papers on religion, history, and education.

From the description of Barnas Sears letter to professors and others connected with German universities, 1856 Nov. 1. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 55059408

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