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Letters to Jeremiah Day

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 1959
Scope and Contents

Circa 1,600 autograph letters, mostly signed, addressed to Jeremiah Day, 1797-1863. Letters pertain chiefly to Day's role as President of Yale College (1817-1846).

Language of Materials

In English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Letters to Jeremiah Day is the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source unknown.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Related Materials

Associated material: Day Family Papers (MS 175), Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library.

Dates
1797-1863
Extent
4.17 Linear Feet (10 boxes)
Related Names
Day, Jeremiah, 1773-1867
Yale College (1718-1887). Office of the President
Language of Materials
English