Barnas Sears papers, 1833-1879 (bulk 1856-1867).

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Barnas Sears papers, 1833-1879 (bulk 1856-1867).

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Consists primarily of correspondence, as well as a notebook, forms, clippings, and manuscripts dating from 1833 to 1879. A number of the items in Sears's papers reflect his activities in promoting scholarships and other financial aid for students. There are also recommendations written on the behalf of students; notices regarding exams; and letters and other documents relating to the employment of faculty. Several letters were written by men who wanted to return to Brown University after military service during the Civil War. J.H. Whittlesey corresponded with Sears about military education. The transfer of some of the collections of the Providence Franklin Society to Brown University in 1867 is documented.

125 items (.5 linear ft.)

Valparaiso University, Law Library

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Valparaiso University, Law Library

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Whittlesey, J. H. (Joseph Hotchkiss), 1821-1886

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Brown University.

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In 1917 the university established the Brown War Records Bureau, whose intention was to "collect and preserve a record of all Brown men who are serving in the present war". Brown faculty, students and alumni who were in the military were asked to fill out a small card called "Are you in the war?" and to send original letters, clippings or photographs which "have any bearing on the service of Brown men in the war." This collection is partly a result of that effort. From the guide to t...

Sears, Barnas, 1802-1880

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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 Ge...