William P. Lyon collection, 1840 - 1841.

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William P. Lyon collection, 1840 - 1841.

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The Journal of a Trip to Middletown, 1841 was written from June 29 to July 3, 1841, by William P. Lyon. It mostly describes Lyon's time in Middletown, Connecticut, but the journal also briefly describes his time in New York City. Throughout the diary Lyon mentions many new acquaintances from Wesleyan University, and dwells heavily on President Nathan Bangs, Professor Harvey B. Lane, Professor John Johnston, Professor Augustus W. Smith, Professor William M. Willett, Professor Jacob F. Huber, as well as many of their ladies. Lyon also writes about his family and how lonely he feels when apart from his wife, Harriet, and son, Roscoe. Lyon's main reason for writing this journal was to record his journey to Wesleyan, but more specifically to detail the final examinations of the Wesleyan student body. Although Wesleyan University exams are the main topics of this diary, Lyon also describes the Oriental Society at Professor Willett's house and his private school, the Irving Institute. This is a photocopy of the original diary which was handwritten in English and contained 47 pages.

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Wesleyan University, Olin Library

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Wesleyan University, Olin Library

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Wesleyan university, Middletown, Conn.

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William John James (1860-1941) was College Librarian from 1891 to 1929 and Assistant Treasurer of Wesleyan from 1908 to 1929. From the description of William John James Trustee and Financial Records, 1870 - 1939. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 499124185 The Wesleyan Glee Club formed in 1846 and frequently traveled and performed from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. The Glee Club, along with the Chapel Choir and Concert Choir, performed at the an...

Lyon, William Phoebus.

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William Phoebus Lyon (1813-1884), was the founder and senior principal of the Irving Institute, a private boarding school for boys in Tarrytown, New York. On August 5, 1840, the honorary degree of A.M. was conferred upon him by Wesleyan University. In the summer of 1841, Lyon traveled to Middletown in order to observe the final examinations of the Wesleyan student body. From the description of William P. Lyon collection, 1840 - 1841. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 2342377...

Huber, Jacob F.

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Irving Institute (Tarrytown, N.Y.)

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