J. Dwight Whitney papers, 1888-1917.

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J. Dwight Whitney papers, 1888-1917.

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The papers of Josiah Dwight Whitney, first while attending Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin, and later when working for the Evening Post in New York. Much of the correspondence is to Katherine Bill, his future wife. Several letters over the years are from a local dealer for Remington typewriters about upgrading Whitney's machine. While attending Beloit College, Whitney was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and wrote a short autobiography for one chapter meeting. He was also a bicycle racer and hosted at least one race at the college. Receipts and letters are included regarding acquiring bicycle parts. Another frequent correspondent is Thomas Riggs of South Dakota. After Beloit, Whitney briefly attended Yale before joining the Evening Post. Some undated letters were sent from Hartford, Connecticut. Katherine's mother, Grace Bill, seems to have spent some time in Branford, Connecticut.

0.50 linear foot (1 box).

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Riggs, Thomas Lawrence, 1847-1940

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Sigma Chi.

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Beloit College

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Yale University.

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Remington & Co.

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Whitney, Katherine Grace Bill, 1879-1964.

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Bill, Grace.

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Whitney, J.D. (Josiah Dwight), 1819-1896

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Born in Northampton, Mass., Nov. 23, 1819, son of Josiah Dwight and Sarah (Williston) , grad. Yale 1839, read law 1841, traveled and studied in France, Germany, Italy, 1842-45, worked survey of mineral lands of Northern Peninsula of Mich., 1847-49, Ia. State Chemist Ill. State Survey, Geologist of Cal., 1860-74, opened Harvard School of Mines, 1868, elected to Geol. Soc. of London. Author of Metal Wealth of the U.S. and other books. Married Louisa Goddard Howe in June, 1854, had 1 daughter. Died...