Scrapbook, 1921-1926.

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Scrapbook, 1921-1926.

This scrapbook contains items relating to the time Philip Sawyer spent at the University of New Hampshire. Some of the items date from after he graduated.

1 box (.5 cu.ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7264643

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...

Sawyer, Philip Nicholas

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This scrapbook was created by Philip Sawyer, Class of 1923. He was a two year Agricultural student from Madbury, NH. While at UNH he was a member of the Alpha Tau fraternity; the Poultry Committee; the Agricultural Club; the Rifle Team; and the Interfraternity Society called the Casque & Casket. He was awarded the Davis Prize which was the medal for the Cattle Judging contest. He also served as Class President for 1921-22 and 1922-23. From the description of Scrapbook, 1921-1926....

New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts

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The New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts was established as a Land-Grant College in 1866 in Hanover, NH. The school moved to Durham, NH in 1893 and changed its name to the University of New Hampshire in 1923. The federal government required each Land-Grant institution to send an annual report of its activities and finances. From the description of Annual Reports, 1893-1958. (Manchester City Library). WorldCat record id: 29015821 To met military need for...