Snell family papers, 1793-1940, (bulk 1835-1870).

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Snell family papers, 1793-1940, (bulk 1835-1870).

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Notebooks, correspondence, architectural and mathematical drawings, College account records, scientific papers and photographs of Ebenezer Strong Snell (1801-1876; AC Class of 1822) and his wife, daughters, parents and sisters. The papers chiefly document Snell's family and personal life but also Ebenezer Snell's career at Amherst College as Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. The 19th century history of Amherst College and the teaching of science, including astronomy, meteorology and physics, are also documented. The family papers provide insight into family life in Amherst in the mid-to-late 1800's and include correspondence, diaries and journals, household account books and photographs.

19 boxes (15 linear ft.)

Amherst College. Library

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Amherst College. Library

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Amherst College

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Founded in 1821, Amherst College developed out of the secondary school Amherst Academy. The college was originally suggested as an alternative to Williams College, which was struggling to stay open. Although Williams survived, Amherst was formed and diverged into its own institution....

Amherst College. Class of 1822. Snell.

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Snell, Rebecca Emerson, 1829-1841

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Snell, Sabra C. (Sabra Clark), 1845-1932

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Snell, Tirzah Strong, 1839-1925

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Strong, Tirzah, 1780-1855

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Snell, Martha Porter, 1835-1860

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Snell, Sabra Cobb Clark, 1807-1883

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Snell family.

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Ebenezer S. Snell was born in North Brookfield, Massachusetts on October 7, 1801, the son of Dr. Thomas Snell and Tirzah Strong. Snell graduated with the first graduating class at Amherst College in 1822. His life is closely associated with the development of Amherst College. In 1827 he was appointed Instructor of Mathematics. In 1829 he became Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. From 1834 to 1876, he served as Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. On September ...

Snell, E. S. (Ebenezer Strong), 1801-1876

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Snell, Mary Louisa, 1831-1899

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Snell, Thomas, 1774-1862

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