George W. Atherton letter, State College, Centre Co., Pa., 1886 August 17.

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George W. Atherton letter, State College, Centre Co., Pa., 1886 August 17.

Pennsylvania State College president George W. Atherton writes about not seeing a copy of a report of a visit to Penn State concerning admission of students directly from public schools by certificate and that Latin should not be taught. Atherton explains his position on these suggestions.

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Atherton, George Washington, 1837-1906

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Professor of political science, history, and constitutional law at Rutgers College and president of Pennsylvania State College (later Pennsylvania State University). From the description of Papers, 1857-1878. (Rutgers University). WorldCat record id: 28374919 George W. Atherton was a political scientist, historian, and Pennsylvania State College's seventh president (1882-1906). From the description of George W. Atherton papers, 1837-1950. (Pennsylvania State Univ...

Pennsylvania State College

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