Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

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Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887), American clergyman, social reformer, and author

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Asa Fitch papers

Collection

Call Number: MS 215

Abstract:

Twenty-one diaries, 1821-1879, of Asa Fitch, scientist and entomologist. The diaries reflect in considerable detail Fitch's life and thoughts from early adolescence through his education at the Rensselaer School in Troy, New York and the Vermont Academy of Medicine in Castleton, his career as a scientist and state entomologist in New York, and his retirement. Also included are papers and genealogical materials relating to other members of the Fitch family.

Dates: 1807-1969, bulk 1807-1922

Found in: Manuscripts and Archives > Asa Fitch papers

Humphreys-Marvin-Olmstead collection

Collection

Call Number: MS 857

Abstract: A collection of unrelated papers, linked by the family connections of the major figures. The papers of David Humphreys, a diplomat in the service of the United States, document his activities in Spain, 1789-1808. Also included are personal papers including correspondence with David Bushnell and Ezra Lee about submarines and with James Madison on politics, and some family correspondence. The papers of George William Erving, who was chargé d'affaires in Madrid (1804-1809) during Humphreys'...

Dates: 1776-1867

Found in: Manuscripts and Archives > Humphreys-Marvin-Olmstead collection

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