Papers, 1892-1902.

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Papers, 1892-1902.

Articles on venality, filled-in forms relating to McCook's investigations as to the causes of poverty, and periodicals and newspaper clippings with articles by McCook. Also included, a small collection of autographed letters purchased by McCook. Most of the letters are from 19th century literary figures.

ca. 300 items (1 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7793666

Trinity College Library

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McCook, John James, 1843-1927

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John James McCook was born on February 2, 1843, in New Lisbon, Ohio, and spent his childhood in Steubenville, Ohio. From 1858-1860 he was a student at Jefferson College in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania. During the Civil War, McCook served in the Union army, entering as a private and quickly rising to the rank of second lieutenant. Following his enlistment, he enrolled at Trinity College in Hartford, graduating in 1863. McCook prepared for the ministry at the Berkeley Divinity School in Middletown an...