Calvin Pardee Papers, 1856-1861.

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Calvin Pardee Papers, 1856-1861.

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The Calvin Pardee Papers consist primarily of letters from Calvin's family and friends during his time at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 1857-1860. The largest number of letters are from his father, Ario Pardee. Miscellaneous materials include receipts, commencement programs for Rennsselaer and Hobart College, a repord card, and Theta Delta Chi fraternity memorabilia.

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Theta Delta Chi

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Pardee, Ario, 1810-1892.

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Pardee family.

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Pardee, Calvin, 1841-1923

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Calvin Pardee (1841-1923) was the son of anthracite coal entrepreneur, Ariovistus ("Ario") Pardee, Jr. Calvin graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1860 and was a member of Theta Delta Chi Fraternity. After graduating, he went to work for the Glendon Iron Company (Easton, PA), of which his father was primary owner. He joined the Union Army during the Civil War and served with two regiments of the Pennsylvania Volunteers. Calvin spent the next 22 years working in his father's busines...