Constellation Similarity Assertions
Scott, William Henry, 1840-1937
William Henry Scott, a native of Athens County and educated at Ohio University, Dr. Scott came to the presidency at age 32 from his professorship of philosophy at the University, the first alumnus to attain the presidency. He was an ordained Methodist minister. Active in seeking direct financial support from the state legislature, he obtained funds to refurbish the buildings, to build a chapel building, and to improve the grounds. The first state funds were used to repair Cutler Hall. During his term a teacher training course was introduced, a degree was awarded a woman for the first time, and a woman faculty member (Miss Cynthia Weld) was employed in 1882.
The University's rival to the North, originally named the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College (now O.S.U.) opened in 1873 just after Miami University closed down for twelve years and the whole Hocking valley suffered a terrible flood. In 1879 the libraries of the Literary Society and the College were merged into a central library. In 1880 President Scott began a campaign to have Ohio, Miami, and Ohio State universities combined. In 1883 he resigned and was named president of Ohio State University.
Not-Same Assertions
There are 3 not-same Constellations.
Pratt, William Henry.
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6pp7rq3 (person)
William Henry Pratt was born in Saybrook, Connecticut. Following the discovery of gold in California, he sailed from New York in 1848, arriving aboard the California in San Francisco in February 1849. He returned briefly to New York before going into trade in California, eventually establishing a hotel and store at Georgetown in 1854 after a series of business failures. Pratt was actively involved in advancing the Republican Party in California, and was nominated for State Senate in 1856 and 186...
Rationale: Not same person
Pratt, William Henry, Reverend
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62g7zpg (person)
Epithet: Reverend British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000614.0x000340 ...
Rationale: Not same person
Scott, William, recipient.
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w68771d5 (person)
No biographical history available for this identity.
Rationale: Not same person