Alexis Caswell papers, 1824-1877 (bulk 1860-1877).

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Alexis Caswell papers, 1824-1877 (bulk 1860-1877).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86167730

Consists primarily of correspondence and also includes a commonplace book (1824-1826), lists of library books and classroom instruments, and invitations. The bulk of the material relates to Caswell's work as a faculty member and President of Brown University. Subjects documented in the collection include faculty positions; classroom equipment, especially scientific instruments; the curriculum for physics, natural history, astronomy, and mathematics; and candidates for honorary degrees. Many of the letters are written to Solomon Lincoln.

277 items (.4 linear ft.)

Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8352803

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Brown University.

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In 1917 the university established the Brown War Records Bureau, whose intention was to "collect and preserve a record of all Brown men who are serving in the present war". Brown faculty, students and alumni who were in the military were asked to fill out a small card called "Are you in the war?" and to send original letters, clippings or photographs which "have any bearing on the service of Brown men in the war." This collection is partly a result of that effort. From the guide to t...

Lincoln, Solomon, 1804-1881

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Solomon Lincoln (1804-1881) was a lawyer, representative to the Massachusetts General Court in 1829 and 1841, state senator in 1830-1831, and president of the Webster Bank in Boston, 1869-1876. From the description of Hingham (Mass.) Records1637-1931; bulk: 1860-1890 (Massachusetts Historical Society) ...

Caswell, Alexis, 1799-1877

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Sixth president of Brown University, 1868-1872; and professor of natural philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy at Brown, 1828-1863. From the description of Alexis Caswell papers, 1824-1877 (bulk 1860-1877). (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 86167730 ...