Harper, Samuel. Diaries 1849-1903

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Harper, Samuel. Diaries 1849-1903

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Samuel Harper (1823-1905), father of William Rainey Harper. The collection consists primarily of Harper’s diaries from 1864 to 1903, along with notes, clippings and receipts enclosed in the diaries. Also included in the collection is an expense book for the year 1862.

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Harper, William Rainey, 1856-1906

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Noted academic who helped to organize the University of Chicago and Bradley University, and served as the first President of both institutions. From the description of William R. Harper letter to Prof. H. H. Boyesen [manuscript], 1891 Feb 26. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 420487062 Born in New Concord, Ohio; graduated from Muskingum College at age 14; earned a Ph. D. at Yale; teacher, Hebraist, and educator; became first president of the University of Chicago...

Harper, Samuel, 1823-1905.

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Father of William Rainey Harper, first president of the University of Chicago. From the description of Papers, 1864-1903 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 45478976 Father of William Rainey Harper. Born April 29, 1823 in the vicinity of Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Moved with his family to a farm near New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio about 1830. Married Ellen Elizabeth Rainey of Cambridge, Ohio. Five children were born to the...