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Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Dickinson College, 1839-40
Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Dickinson College, 1839-40
1839

The Dickinson College catalog for the 1839-1840 academic year. Through the years, the annual catalog was variously titled "The Bulletin," "Catalogue and Register," "Course Catalog," and similar variants. The catalog typically includes the list of...

Location: Dickinsoniana Periodicals

Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Dickinson College Alumni Affairs, Education

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Dickinson College, 1839-40

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Location: Dickinsoniana Periodicals

Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Dickinson College Alumni Affairs, Education

Format: Books and Pamphlets

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Dickinson College, 1839-40

Letter from Henry Logan to Martin Van Buren (Draft)
Letter from Henry Logan to Martin Van Buren (Draft)
January 18, 1839

Pennsylvania Representative Henry Logan's draft of his response to a dinner invitation from President Martin Van Buren for January 23, 1839.

Location: I-LoganH-1968-1

Subject: Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon Letter from Henry Logan to Martin Van Buren (Draft)

Letter from John Durbin to C. Walborn
Letter from John Durbin to C. Walborn
February 18, 1839

Dickinson College President John P. Durbin writes C. A. Walborn regarding the case of a Mr. Dodge. "If I can extract any information" from Mr. Dodge, Durbin explains that "I shall have to tell him that we do not consider the case closed at all."...

Location: I-SpahrB-1966-5

Subject: Legal Affairs, Personal and Family Life

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon Letter from John Durbin to C. Walborn

Letter from James Buchanan to Robert Lamberton
Letter from James Buchanan to Robert Lamberton
March 23, 1839

Senator James Buchanan is interested in learning more about "the early history of my father," James Buchanan, Sr., and writes Robert Lamberton to ask for help. "Your father is the only gentleman I know who can furnish me this information," as...

Location: MC 1998.10, B1, F22

Subject: Genealogy and Family History

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon Letter from James Buchanan to Robert Lamberton

Letter from James Buchanan to Garret Wall

Letter from James Buchanan to Garret Wall
May 2, 1839

Senator James Buchanan (Class of 1809) writes to General Garret D. Wall regarding the education of his orphaned niece Harriet R. Lane, whom he raised.

Location: I-AsbellY-2002-70

Subject: Education, Personal and Family Life

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon Letter from James Buchanan to Garret Wall


Synopsis of the Birds of Pennsylvania compiled by Spencer F. Baird
Synopsis of the Birds of Pennsylvania compiled by Spencer F. Baird
June 10, 1839

"Synopsis of the Birds of Pennsylvania" compiled by Spencer F. Baird from John James Audubon, Alexander Wilson, and Nuttal in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Includes sections on land and water birds.

Location: I-Original-1839-4

Subject: Science and Technology

Format: Reports

Time Period: 1820-1839

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"The Congress of Panama," by James G. Hamilton
"The Congress of Panama," by James G. Hamilton
July 11, 1839

James G. Hamilton prepared this oration, entitled “The Congress of Panama," for the commencement ceremonies held July 11, 1839. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time....

Location: Orations-1839-H218c

Subject: International Affairs, Politics and Government

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon "The Congress of Panama," by James G. Hamilton

"Inequalities of Human Condition," by John Lyon
"Inequalities of Human Condition," by John Lyon
July 11, 1839

John Lyon prepared this oration, entitled “Inequalities of the Human Condition," for the commencement ceremonies held July 11, 1839. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time....

Location: Orations-1839-L991i

Subject: Education, Social Reform and Advocacy

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon "Inequalities of Human Condition," by John Lyon

"Formation of Female Character," by John O. Proctor
"Formation of Female Character," by John O. Proctor
July 11, 1839

John O. Proctor prepared this oration, entitled “Formation of the Female Character," for the commencement ceremonies held July 11, 1839. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time...

Location: Orations-1839-P964f

Subject: Education, Social Reform and Advocacy

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon "Formation of Female Character," by John O. Proctor

1839 Commencement Program
1839 Commencement Program
July 11, 1839

This copy of the printed program for the commencement exercises held on July 11, 1839 shows the members of the graduating class and the speeches that they were scheduled to deliver.

Location: Dickinsoniana Programs

Subject: Dickinson College Events

Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon 1839 Commencement Program

Letter from Thomas Williams to C. B. Penrose
Letter from Thomas Williams to C. B. Penrose
October 9, 1839

William Thomas (Class of 1825) writes to Carlisle lawyer C.B. Penrose, discussing the "election of our entire ticket" and analyzing opposition towards "Loco Focos," a faction of the Democratic party, as well as abolitionists.

Location: I-SpahrB-undated-54

Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Politics and Government

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon Letter from Thomas Williams to C. B. Penrose

Letter from John Quincy Adams to the Union Philosophical Society
Letter from John Quincy Adams to the Union Philosophical Society
November 25, 1839

Former President and Representative John Quincy Adams writes to members of a committee of Union Philosophical Society (UPS) members and declines an invitation to deliver an address before a joint meeting of the Belles Lettres and Union...

Location: I-Friends-2008-3

Subject: Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon Letter from John Quincy Adams to the Union Philosophical Society

Letter from John Zug to Margaret Hood
Letter from John Zug to Margaret Hood
December 16, 1839

John Zug (Class of 1837) writes to his girlfriend, Margaret Hood, and describes his first days of work as a lawyer. Zug explains that his colleagues are "ungodly men, not only irreligious, but most of them profane." Zug is happy, however, to have...

Location: I-Friends-2013-8

Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Legal Affairs, Personal and Family Life, Religion and Spirituality

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1820-1839

View Item: PDF icon Letter from John Zug to Margaret Hood

Letter from James Buchanan to John R. Savage
Letter from James Buchanan to John R. Savage
January 1, 1840

Senator James Buchanan informs John R. Savage that his son has "no prospect of obtaining a midshipman's warrant" in the United States Navy. Transcript included.

Location: MC 1998.10, B1, F24

Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict, Politics and Government

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon Letter from James Buchanan to John R. Savage

Letters from James Buchanan to Thomas L. Hamer

Letters from James Buchanan to Thomas L. Hamer
1840-1842

Senator James Buchanan writes two letters to Thomas L. Hamer discussing various contemporary political leaders. In the first letter, Buchanan reflects upon John C. Calhoun's recent visit to the President and the nomination of William H. Harrison...

Location: MC 1998.10

Subject: Economics and Finance, Politics and Government

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon Letters from James Buchanan to Thomas L. Hamer


Letters from James Buchanan to Reah Frazer
Letters from James Buchanan to Reah Frazer
1840-1844

Senator James Buchanan writes five letters to Col Reah Frazer regarding a number of different political issues, including the 1840 Democratic National Convention, the 1840 and 1844 Presidential Elections, the Independent Treasury Bill,...

Location: MC 1998.10

Subject: Business and Industry, Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon Letters from James Buchanan to Reah Frazer

"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
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

Subject: Education, Social Reform and Advocacy

Format: Essays and Dissertations

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon "What Branch of Study is Most Important in the Education of a Young Lady," by Ellen Lyon

Letter from Joseph Trumbull to James Lanman
Letter from Joseph Trumbull to James Lanman
March 9, 1840

Representative Joseph Trumbull writes former Senator James Lanman to discuss the political situation in the United States Congress as well as James Buchanan's political views. The "House [of Representatives] is a perfect Bedlam and the Senate...

Location: I-SpahrB-1960-5

Subject: Business and Industry, Economics and Finance, Politics and Government

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon Letter from Joseph Trumbull to James Lanman

Letter from John Durbin to John Zug
Letter from John Durbin to John Zug
April 4, 1840

Dickinson College President John P. Durbin writes John Zug (Class of 1837) and appoints him as the principal of the Dickinson College Grammar School until the Board of Trustees meeting in July. "Let us see if we cannot raise the School once more...

Location: I-StokesM-1964-2

Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Dickinson College Administration, Education

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon Letter from John Durbin to John Zug

Letters from James Buchanan to Unknown Recipients
Letters from James Buchanan to Unknown Recipients
1840-1855

Senator James Buchanan writes four letters on a number of different topics, including Congressional legislation on bankruptcy, banks, the Tariff bill, the 1844 Democratic National Convention in Baltimore, and political conditions in Pennsylvania...

Location: MC 1998.10

Subject: Business and Industry, Economics and Finance, International Affairs, Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government

Format: Letters/Correspondence

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon Letters from James Buchanan to Unknown Recipients

"Misanthropy," by Clement E. Babb
"Misanthropy," by Clement E. Babb
July 9, 1840

Clement Edwin Babb prepared this oration, entitled “Misanthropy," for the commencement ceremonies held July 9, 1840. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time. Transcript...

Location: Orations-1840-B112m

Subject: Education

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon "Misanthropy," by Clement E. Babb

"Salutatory Oration: Extent of the Duty of Obedience," by George Coffey
"Salutatory Oration: Extent of the Duty of Obedience," by George Coffey
July 9, 1840

George Alexander Coffey prepared this oration, entitled "Salutatory Oration: Extent of the Duty of Obedience," for the commencement ceremonies held July 9, 1840. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson...

Location: Orations-1840-C674s

Subject: Dickinson College History, Dickinson College Student Life, Legal Affairs, Politics and Government

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon "Salutatory Oration: Extent of the Duty of Obedience," by George Coffey

"The Influence of Literature Upon Morality," by Samuel G. Hare
"The Influence of Literature Upon Morality," by Samuel G. Hare
July 9, 1840

Samuel George Hare prepared this oration, entitled “The Influence of Literature Upon Morality," for the commencement ceremonies held July 9, 1840. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at...

Location: Orations-1840-H275i

Subject: Literary Pursuits, Religion and Spirituality

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon "The Influence of Literature Upon Morality," by Samuel G. Hare

"The Literature of the Age of Elizabeth," by Samuel A. Harrison
"The Literature of the Age of Elizabeth," by Samuel A. Harrison
July 9, 1840

Samuel A. Harrison prepared this oration, entitled “The Literature of the Age of Elizabeth," for the commencement ceremonies held July 9, 1840. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at...

Location: Orations-1840-H322l

Subject: Education, Literary Pursuits

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon "The Literature of the Age of Elizabeth," by Samuel A. Harrison

"The Past," by Henry Augustus Muhlenberg
"The Past," by Henry Augustus Muhlenberg
July 9, 1840

Henry Augustus Muhlenberg prepared this oration, entitled “The Past," for the commencement ceremonies held July 9, 1840. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time. Transcript...

Location: Orations-1840-M952p

Subject: Education, Literary Pursuits

Format: Speeches and Sermons

Time Period: 1840-1859

View Item: PDF icon "The Past," by Henry Augustus Muhlenberg

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