Benjamin Thompson (1806-1890) papers, 1828-1891.

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Benjamin Thompson (1806-1890) papers, 1828-1891.

Contains account books that span the years 1828-1889, receipts, correspondence, financial records, insurance policies, legal documents, a tax surveyor's notebook, and materials relating to Thompson's bequest to the state.

2 boxes (0.66 cubic ft.).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7339020

UNH Durham, Dimond Library

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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...

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Thompson, Benjamin, 1806-1890.

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Benjamin Thompson owned a large farm and estate in Durham, NH. In his will he bequeathed the entire estate to the State of N.H. for the purpose of creating an agricultural college. Thompson died on January 30, 1890. The State used the land and revenue from his estate to move the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts from Hanover, NH to Durham. From the description of The last will and testament, and codicils thereto, of Benjamin Thmpson, late of Durham, N.H., dec...

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