Hiland Hall papers, 1786-1885 (bulk 1832-1881)

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...

Hall, Hiland, active 1786

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Park, Laura Hall, 1828-1875

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Dawson, Henry B. (Henry Barton), 1821-1889

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Henry Barton Dawson was an American editor, historian and antiquarian bookseller. From the description of Henry B. Dawson papers, 1859-1892. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122465987 From the guide to the Henry B. Dawson papers, 1859-1892, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Henry Barton Dawson (1821–1889) was an American journalist, historian and temperance reformer. From the guide to the Henry B. Dawson Letter, 1864, (Speci...

Trumbull, J. Hammond (James Hammond), 1821-1897

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Historian and philologist; of Hartford, Conn. From the description of James Hammond Trumbull autograph letters signed, 1868. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 71057479 Historian, bibliographer and Indian philologist of Stonington and Hartford, Connecticut. He served as assistant secretary of the state, Secretary of the State, State Librarian, and librarian of the Watkinson Library of Reference at Hartford. From the description of Papers, 167...

Thompson, Zadock, 1796-1856

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Mead, Larkin G. (Larkin Goldsmith), 1835-1910

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Mead, a Vermont sculptor, won the 1868 design competition for the Lincoln Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. From the description of Letter, January 25, 1866. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 695996415 Larkin G. Mead, a Vermont sculptor, won an 1868 design competition sponsored by the National Lincoln Monument Association and his design for the tomb became the first major Lincoln commemorative project to be completed. Justin Smith M...

Morrill, Justin S. (Justin Smith), 1810-1898

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Justin Smith Morrill (1810-1898), merchant, U.S. Representative and Senator from Vermont, authored the Morrill Tariff Act (1861) and the Land Grant College Act (1862). He chaired the Senate Finance Committee for many years (1877-79, 1881-93, 1895-98). From the description of Justin Smith Morrill Papers, 1825-1923. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122387635 Justin S. Morrill was a congressman and financier. From the guide to the Justin S. Morrill papers, 1814-1937, ...

Jenison, Silas Hemenway, 1791-1849

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Silas Hemenway Jenison was born May 17, 1791 in Shoreham, Vermont, the only son of Levi and Ruth Jenison. He was largely self-educated; Levi Jenison died in 1792, and as he grew older Silas was responsible for the support of his family. In his youth and throughout his adulthood, Jenison was known for his skill in mathematics and surveying, and later for his political and administrative acumen. Jenison's career in public service began in 1826, when he was elected to the G...

United States. Congress

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Bills of the 96th Congress to provide for temporary increases in the public debt limit, and for other purposes. From the description of Public debt legislation, 96th Congress : legislative history of public debt legislation, 1979-1980. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 243776779 Bill of the 96th Congress to impose a windfall profit tax on domestic crude oil, and for other purposes. From the description of Crude oil windfall profit tax act of 1980 ...

Hall, Hiland, 1795-1885

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U.S. Representative from Vermont (1833-1843), lawyer in Bennington, Vt., member of state legislature, state's attorney, state bank commissioner, Superior Court judge, U.S. Land Commissioner for California, governor of Vermont (1858-1860), and historian; Whig; died in Springfield, Mass. From the description of Hiland Hall papers, 1786-1885 (bulk 1832-1881). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 671251777 ...

Fairbanks, E. (Erastus), 1792-1864

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Fassett, Lorenzo, 1788-1879

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Park, T. W. (Trenor William), 1823-1882

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Lawyer, political figure, businessman, and philanthropist; b. in Woodford, Vt.; raised in Bennington where operated several businesses; was appointed chairman of U.S. Land Commission, traveled to San Francisco, and practiced law there; returned to Vermont in 1864, also maintaining a residence in New York City; had various business interests in mines and railroads; member of Republican National Committee; later served in the Vermont State Legislature and was trustee of University of Vermont; marr...

Catamount Tavern (Bennington, Vt.)

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Fletcher, Ryland, 1799-1885

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Baker, Remember, 1737-1775

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Sutherland, Peleg

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Jennings, Isaac, 1816-1887

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Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891

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Historian, author. From the description of Transcriptions of documents, n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122583022 Wood engraver, author, editor. From the description of Benson J. Lossing papers, 1861-1891. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51576931 From the description of Papers, 1861-1891. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155519295 Benson John Lossing, editor, illustrator, and historian born in New York. Edited the Poughkeepsie Telegraph, Poughk...

Coolidge, Carlos, 1792-1866

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Hemenway, Abby Maria, 1828-1890

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Vermont historian and publisher of Vermont Historical Gazetteer. From the description of Abby Maria Hemenway papers, 1858-1888. (Sheldon Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 638955537 ...