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Western Reserve College (1826-1882)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1826 - 1882

Biographical / Historical

Western Reserve College was founded in 1826, at Hudson, Ohio; it moved to Cleveland and was renamed Adelbert College in 1882. Western Reserve University was incorporated in 1884, with Adelbert College as its liberal arts college for men.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Letters to Elias Loomis

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 2110
Abstract:

Circa 800 autograph letters, mostly signed, addressed to Elias Loomis, 1828-1889. Letters pertain chiefly to Loomis's teaching and research in astronomy and meteorology. Correspondents are primarily scientists and other scholars.

Dates: circa 1828-1889