Robert McClelland papers, 1829-1870.

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Robert McClelland papers, 1829-1870.

Latin salutatory for the opening of Dickinson College, 1829, biographical sketch, letter, 1861, to Augusta McClelland affirming his strong loyalty to the Union, two notebooks containing campaign speeches and notes on the Civil War; diary, 1870, detailing his travels throughout western Europe, primarily Italy and Germany; and notice of appointment to the University of Michigan Board of Regents in 1837.

.2 linear ft. and 1 oversize item.

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Bentley Historical Library

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Elected governing body of the University of Michigan. From the description of Board of Regents (University of Michigan) records, 1817-[ongoing]. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34422511 The Board of Regents is the governing body of the University of Michigan. From the description of Board of Regents (University of Michigan) agendas, 1996-[ongoing] (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778783 See the finding aid for Board of Regent...

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