Family correspondence, 1850-1915.

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Family correspondence, 1850-1915.

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Correspondence of Hamlin and Washburn concerning the politics and government of the United States, United Kingdom, and Turkey. Letters discuss in detail Robert College in Constantinople, including the idea to start a science school in Turkey, a business plan and outline, fund-raising for the college, and donations to the school. Also discussed is personal finance, daily life in Turkey, trips to Boston, and religion. Also included in the collection is a financial statement of the college, a funeral address, and a biographical article about Cyrus Hamlin.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

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Washburn, George H., 1843-

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Washburn, George, 1833-1915

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Epithet: of Robert College, Congtantinople British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000816.0x00038a ...

Hamlin, Cyrus, 1811-1900

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Cyrus Hamlin was a Congregational clergyman and missionary to Turkey for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. He was founder and president of Robert College, Constantinople (1860-1877). George Washburn was a Congregational clergyman, missionary to Turkey, professor, and president of Robert College (1878-1903). He was married to Henrietta Hamlin, daughter of Cyrus Hamlin. From the description of Additional family correspondence, 1850-1915. (Harvard University). Wo...

American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

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Organized 1810; incorporated 1812; consists of members of National Council of Congregational Churches in the U.S., and 150 additional members elected by the board in biennial meetings; the foreign missionary arm of Congregational Christian Churches of the U.S.; headquartered in Boston, Mass.; also known as ABCFM. From the description of Records, 1804-1964 (bulk 1900-1960). (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70927016 Organized 1810; incorporated in 181...

Washburn, Henrietta Hamlin,

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Robert College (Istanbul, Turkey)

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Located in Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey. From the description of Records of Robert College (Istanbul, Turkey), 1890-1941, n.d. (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702132208 Robert College, the first American-sponsored college founded outside the United States, opened its doors in Bebek, Turkey, in 1863 with four students. The following year the American trustees obtained papers of incorporation in the State of New York allowing the! institut...