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Benjamin S. Lyman., 10/02/1854-10/02/1854

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 19
Identifier: 68052

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Please note that correspondents often mention acquaintances or other individuals but will not provide their complete names. When known, the full name is given in parentheses. Also, in the case of the Clarke family, one A.K. Clark signs her name without the 'e' although it is likely that she is a member of the Clarke family. She also cites (her husband?) inconsistently as 'Mr. Clark' or 'Mr. Clarke.' Descriptions for each letter will use the spelling that the correspondent has used.

Dates

  • 10/02/1854-10/02/1854

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.3 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

ALS (dated 10/2/1854, with envelope) to Franklin S. Sanborn from Benjamin S. Lyman relaying academic news including the controversy over hazing of freshmen at Harvard College. Mentions visit of Bliss (Willard Bliss, another Harvard classmate).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LYMAN, BENJAMIN S. - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 1854 (10/2): Autographed Letter

BLISS, WILLARD - REFERENCE BY LYMAN, BENJAMIN S. 1854: Autographed Letter

HARVARD COLLEGE - HAZING (FRESHMEN) - REFERENCE BY LYMAN, B.S. 1854: Autographed Letter

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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