Letter from Thomas M. Griffith to His Sister

Letter from Thomas M. Griffith to His Sister
Date
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.

Location
MC 2005.4, B1, F1
Time Period

Letter from John Reed to John Brock

Letter from John Reed to John Brock
Date
June 20, 1845
Professor John Reed responds to John Penn Brock's question on whether he can receive his diploma at Commencement. While Brock is "entitled to your diploma conferring the Degree of Bachelor of Laws," Reed notes that Brock must first send money.
Location
I-SpahrB-1940-1
Time Period

"The Genius of Revolution," by George B. Day

"The Genius of Revolution," by George B. Day
Date
June 26, 1851

George B. Day prepared this oration, entitled “The Genius of Revolution," for the commencement ceremonies held June 26, 1851. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time.

Location
Orations-1851-D273g
Time Period

"What Branch of Study is Most Important in the Education of a Young Lady," by Ellen Lyon

"What Branch of Study is Most Important in the Education of a Young Lady," by Ellen Lyon
Date
circa 1840

Ellen Lyon discusses how women's education should be structured and what subjects should be included in an essay entitled "What Branch of Study is Most Important in the Education of a Young Lady." "Within a few years female education has received

Location
I-Original-undated-16
Time Period

Broadside, Reward for Fugitive Slaves by Henry Culler

Broadside, Reward for Fugitive Slaves by Henry Culler
Date
September 25, 1849

Henry Culler, a resident near Jefferson, Frederick County, Maryland, publishes this broadside offering a 400 dollar reward for the return of two run-away slaves; Bill Dorsey and John Ceders, on September 25, 1849.

Location
I-LoganH-1978-2
Time Period