MC 2005.4 - Griffith

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Letter from Thomas M. Griffith to His Sister

June 23, 1857

Thomas Griffith, a member of the Class of 1858, writes to his sister about his semester at Dickinson College. Griffith writes about some of his friends, health, as well as his studies. Griffith also tells his sister about his plans for the remainder of the semester, including his decision to...

Location: MC 2005.4, B1, F1

Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Student Life, Education, Personal and Family Life

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1840-1859

Bachelor of Arts Diploma - Thomas Griffith

July 8, 1858

Thomas Miller Griffith receives his Bachelor of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on July 8, 1858.

Location: OC 2005.4, F1

Subject: Education

Format: Certificates and Diplomas

Time Period: 1840-1859

Master of Arts Diploma - Thomas Griffith

July 11, 1861

Thomas Miller Griffith (Class of 1858) receives his Master of Arts Diploma from Dickinson College on July 11, 1861.

Location: OC 2005.4, F1

Subject: Education

Format: Certificates and Diplomas

Time Period: 1860-1879

Letter from Thomas M. Griffith to His Siblings

July 3, 1863

Thomas Miller Griffith writes to his brother and sister and describes the scenes in Carlisle as the Confederates occupied and shelled the town in the days before the Battle of Gettysburg. As the Confederates first approached Carlisle in late June 1863, Griffith recalls the expedited Commencement...

Location: MC 2005.4, B1, F2

Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Events, Dickinson College History, Education, Military Affairs and Conflict

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1860-1879