Arthur J. Pierpont papers, 1902-1931.

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Arthur J. Pierpont papers, 1902-1931.

The collection consists primarily of correspondence to Mr. Pierpont on matters concerning Maple Hill Farm, Gilbert Farm or his association with Connecticut Agricultural College.

.25 linear ft.

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Pierpont, Arthur J., 1876-1912.

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Arthur Joseph Pierpont was born 3 December 1876. He was a 1895 graduate of Storrs Agricultural College, now the University of Connecticut. Mr. Pierpont studied business in Hartford, Connecticut, before taking advanced agricultural sciences course at Cornell University. Returning to Connecticut, Pierpont took over the family homestead in Waterbury, Connecticut. At Maple Hill Farm, Pierpont established one of the first Holstein herds in the state and became a leading milk producer in the Naugatuck...

Connecticut Agricultural College

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University of Connecticut.

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In 1931, the faculty of the University of Connecticut voted to offer comprehensive examinations in most degree programs to graduating seniors, and outgrowth of a report to the Committee on the Study of Honors (11/6/1930). The departments reported the results of the examinations and their recommendations to the Registrar and the Committees on Scholastic Standing and Degrees with Distinction. Degrees would then be awarded without distinction, with distinction or with highest distinction. The progr...