Edward Hitchcock "Reminiscences of Amherst College" preface draft

Item Information

Title:
Edward Hitchcock "Reminiscences of Amherst College" preface draft
Description:
A manuscript draft by Edward Hitchcock of the preface to his "Reminiscences of Amherst College," in which Hitchcock discusses his history with the college since it was first chartered. He explains why he has chosen to write this book of reminiscences about the college at this time and specifies that the text will not be a complete history or biography but is instead a collection of facts and experiences.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Date:
[ca. 1863]
Format:
Manuscripts
Genre:
Drafts (documents)
Manuscripts for publication
Prefaces
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 13 Folder 31 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Amherst College--History
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Reminiscences of Amherst College
Extent:
1 item (6 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:76355
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Language:
English
Notes (date):
The item itself is undated. The date range provided comes from the item's folder.