Papers, 1843-1924.

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Papers, 1843-1924.

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Personal papers of Conover, a University of Wisconsin professor of ancient languages and literature, and reporter for the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, including writings by Conover on religion and on the University; diaries kept by Conover as a Princeton University student and at various times later; poetry by Conover and by his daughter, Edith; notes on Conover family genealogy; and correspondence pertaining to the Wisconsin State Colonization Society (founded to assist Afro-American colonization of Liberia), to the reorganization of the University in 1858, to religion and social life in Madison, and to family business affairs. Correspondents include John G. McMynn, Lyman C. Draper, Carl Schurz, Henry Barnard, Paul A. Chadbourne, Josiah L. Pickard, his future wife Sarah Fairchild Dean, and Conover family members.

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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