Jared Sparks correspondence, 1839-1852

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Jared Sparks correspondence, 1839-1852

1839-1852

https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/7471760075

3 items; letter from Jared Sparks to Samuel Newell, 1839 July 8, discussing a letter Sparks owns of Benjamin Franklin; letter from Jared Sparks to George Nichols, 1849 July 7, referring to Smyth's lectures; letter from Jared Sparks to Rev. William R. Alger, 1852 August 30, conferring an honorary degree (in secretarial hand).

3 items (4 p. in folder) ; 25 x 30 cm.

eng, Latn

Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square

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SNAC Resource ID: 7530173

Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square

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Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866

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Jared Sparks (1789-1866) was the President of Harvard University from February 1, 1849 to February 10, 1853. He was also a Unitarian minister, editor, and historian. Jared Sparks was born to Joseph Sparks and Elinor (Orcut) Sparks on May 10, 1789 in Willington, Connecticut. Sparks was one of nine children and came from a family of modest means. When he turned six years old, Sparks went to live with an aunt and uncle in Camden, New York, to help relieve the family of a mout...

Newell, Samuel, -1794

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Alger, William Rounseville, 1822-1905

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Unitarian minister and poet. From the description of Letters and poem, 1863 Aug. 24-1872 Aug. 4. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 166329703 Massachusetts clergyman and author. From the description of Note, 1847. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 31187642 American author. From the description of ALS, [1874 August], North Hampton, N. H., to Mr. Morrell. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63935455 Will...

Nichols, George, 1813-1893

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