Arnold G. Dana, Class of 1883, Yale College, scrapbook collection titled "Yale: Old and New" circa 1800-1945

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Arnold G. Dana, Class of 1883, Yale College, scrapbook collection titled "Yale: Old and New" circa 1800-1945

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The materials consist of 102 scrapbooks (volumes 16-18 are missing) compiled by Arnold Guyot Dana concerning Yale. The scrapbooks, collectively titled "Yale: Old and New," document various aspects of Yale, including presidents, buildings and residential colleges, publications, departments and schools, sports, finances, and student life.

12 linear feet

eng,

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6352479

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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Dana, Arnold Guyot, 1862-1947

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Editor, publisher, and local historian, of New York, N.Y., and New Haven, Conn.; graduate of Yale in 1883. From the description of Arnold Guyot Dana collection, 1641-1947. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 314107446 ...

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