Letters, 1815-1817.

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Letters, 1815-1817.

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This is a series of letters which document the offer made to Thomas Cooper by the trustees of Transylvania University, his rejection of the offer, and his subsequent attempt to be named president of the university. Also present is the petition signed by nearly one hundred citizens urging the board to consider him for the presidency.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office

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Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839

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Epithet: abolitionist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001188.0x000283 Thomas Cooper, born in London in 1759, immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1794. Well-known for his political beliefs, Cooper eventually pursued a career as a science professor and became the second president of South Carolina College in 1821. From the guide to the Thomas Cooper Papers, ., 1819-1837, (University of North Carolina at Cha...

Transylvania University. Board of Trustees.

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Transylvania University

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Historical note: The principal responsibility of the Dean of Students at Transylvania University has been the coordination of offices and programs directly related to non-academic activities of students and student organizations. From the description of Dean of students records, 1930-1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191917646 Historical note: Administration of student admissions and the recording of scholastic records has at various times been the responsibility of the T...