Bowman family papers. 1793-1888.

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Bowman family papers. 1793-1888.

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Official correspondence and orders of Cpt. Samuel Bowman, Lt. Charles Stuart Bowman and Col. Alexander Hamilton Bowman including A.H. Bowman's notes on being made Superintendent of West Point; papers and letters of Eleanor, Alexander Dallas Bache, William Leadlie, Mary Louise, Joseph and Lizzie Bowman as well as as a family geneology; three photographs; map of West Point; 1926 map of the United States published by Solomon Schoyer.

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867

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Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867) was an important scientific reformer during the early nineteenth century. From his position as superintendent of the United States Coast Survey, and through leadership roles in the scientific institutions of the time, Bache helped bring American science into alignment with the professional nature of its European counterpart. In addition, Bache fostered the reform of public education in America. On July 19, 1806 Alexander Dalla...

Bowman, Eleanor, 1787-1868.

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Bowman, Samuel, 1753-1818.

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Bowman, Charles Stuart, 1837-1868.

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Bowman, A. H. (Alexander Hamilton), 1803-1865

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...