Papers, 1864-1919.

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Papers, 1864-1919.

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Consists of a typescript copy of Elon Lee's diary (1864-1865) which contains some of his experiences in the Civil War; Edson Sewell Bastin's correspondence (1866-1919); drafts of essays; and miscellaneous ephemera concerning the Old University of Chicago (1867-1881).

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Bastin, Edson S. (Edson Sewell), 1843-1897

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Lee, Elon.

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University of Chicago (1857-1886)

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The first University of Chicago, a Baptist school, was incorporated in 1857 on land donated by Senator Stephen A. Douglas. The University closed in 1886 due to financial difficulties. At the final meeting in 1890, the Board of Trustees changed the name of the institution to the Old University of Chicago so that the new Baptist school being organized as a completely separate legal entity might be called the University of Chicago. From the description of Records, 1856-1890 (inclusive)....