Calhoun College, Yale University, memorabilia, 1804-1934 (inclusive).

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Calhoun College, Yale University, memorabilia, 1804-1934 (inclusive).

The materials consist of memorabilia of John C. Calhoun and an address from Calhoun College's second anniversary dinner.

3 linear feet (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8026348

Yale University Library

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Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

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John Caldwell Calhoun (March 18, 1782 – March 31, 1850) was an American statesman and political theorist from South Carolina who served as the seventh vice president of the United States from 1825 to 1832. He is remembered for strongly defending slavery and for advancing the concept of minority states' rights in politics. He did this in the context of protecting the interests of the white South when its residents were outnumbered by Northerners. He began his political career as a nationalist, mo...

Calhoun College (Yale University)

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Fellows are appointed to the residential colleges by the Corporation upon recommendation of the Council of Masters. There are five basic categories of Fellows: Honorary Fellow, Fellow Emeritus, Fellow, Associate Fellow, and Guest Fellow. What the fellows do differs from college to college, but primarily consists of attending fellows meetings, student advising, and participation in social activities. From the guide to the Calhoun College, Yale University, fellows records, 1957-1974, (...