Presidential Papers, 1948-1950.

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Presidential Papers, 1948-1950.

The Presidential Papers of Arthur Stanton Adams cover the years 1948 to 1950. They consist of correspondence and other university materials which deal with a wide range of topics related to the university while Adams was in office.

25 Boxes (8.33 cu.ft.).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7243886

UNH Durham, Dimond Library

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University of New Hampshire

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In 1861, the United States federal government approved the Morrill Act which set aside land in each state for the founding of public higher education. In 1862, the New Hampshire state legislature accepted the grant of 80,000 acres of public lands on which to set up a university. It was not until 1866 however, that the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts was incorporated by the state legislature. They started the process of creating the By-laws and the Charter in 1862 and t...

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