Admissions letters, 1858 and 1859.

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Admissions letters, 1858 and 1859.

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On 25 August 1858, John F. McLaren, late principal of the Western University of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), certified to the Board of Trustees of the Farmers' High School that J. H. Foster, Jr. was suitable for admission to the college. In a printed form filled in, William G. Waring notified C. Alfred Smith on 26 January 1859 that he had been admitted to Farmers' High School.

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McLaren, John F. (John Finley), 1803-1883

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Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania

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The Farm School Post Office was established 28 August 1858. From the description of Stamped envelopes, 1859. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 36348973 ...

Foster, J.-H.

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Waring, William G.,

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Smith, C. Alfred (Cades Alfred)

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C. Alfred Smith was professor of chemistry and physics at the Pennsylvania State College. He asked for and received permission in 1877 to take charge of the campus grounds. From the description of Letters to the Pennsylvania State College Board of Trustees Executive Committee, 1878 December 10-1881 June 29. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 33195510 A member of Penn State's first graduating class in 1861, C. Alfred Smith was the recipient of Penn...