All Items 59 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 59 Contributor 20 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 29 Amherst College 19 Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 8 Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 6 Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 5 Amherst College. Class of 1856. Hitchcock 3 Blunt, Edmund M., (Edmund March), 1770-1862 3 Hitchcock, Charles H., (Charles Henry), 1836-1919 3 Massachusetts. General Court 2 Amherst College. Board of Trustees 1 Amherst College. Class of 1849. Hitchcock 1 Andrew, John A., (John Albion), 1818-1867 1 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) 1 Columbus, Christopher 1 Cranmer, Thomas, 1489-1556 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 1 Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 1 King's College (University of Cambridge). Chapel 1 Lathrop, Christopher Leffingwell 1 Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives 1 show more 15 show fewer Location 9 Massachusetts 17 Amherst 14 England 8 New England 4 Aar River (Switzerland) 2 Connecticut River 1 Cumbria 1 Deerfield 1 United States 1 show more 4 show fewer Topic 20 History 19 Archives 14 Poetry 9 Church history 7 Correspondence 7 Religion and science 7 Degrees, Academic 6 Finance 6 Footprints, Fossil 6 Educational fund raising 4 Commencement ceremonies 3 Finance, Personal 3 Funds and scholarships 3 Ichnology 3 American poetry 2 Faculty 2 Religion 2 Academic rites and ceremonies 1 American literature 1 Anchisauridae 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 5 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 29 Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection 11 William Wordsworth Manuscript Collection 8 Amherst College Early History Collection 6 Walt Whitman Collection 5 Genre 19 Drafts (documents) 59 Manuscripts for publication 15 Correspondence 10 Poems 10 Declaratory documents 6 Back matter 4 Fragments 4 Notes 3 Copies (derivative objects) 2 Lists (document genres) 2 Petitions 2 Plans (reports) 2 Programs 2 Reports 2 Circular letters 1 Financial records 1 Form letters 1 Papers (documents) 1 Prefaces 1 show more 14 show fewer Joseph Vaill drafts of report as General Agent of Amherst College, 1842 August Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, drafts of his August 1842 report regarding his role as Agent to procure funds for the College. Vaill discusses his decision-making process regarding his acceptance of his role as Agent and mentions his resignation from his pastoral charge in Brimfield. He writes regarding his endeavors as General Agent, providing details on his journeys across the state to secure subscriptions for various College funds. Vaill describes some particular subscriptions, discusses communications to the public to promote the College, describes a period when he was unable to perform most of his duties as his wife was ill, discusses the general feelings in the state regarding the College, and details specific financial expenses and incomes, especially in regards to subscription funds. Vaill also writes regarding an endowment for a professorship for which the alumni are attempting to raise money and notes that he has heard dissatisfaction from alumni regarding the present organization of the board of instruction and discipline at the school. Joseph Vaill drafts of report as General Agent of Amherst College, 1842 August Joseph Vaill report to the Trustees of Amherst College, 1847 July 5 Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and former General Agent of Amherst College, statement read to the Trustees of the College in which Vaill writes that it has now been twenty-seven years since he was elected to the Board of Trustees of Amherst Academy to whom was entrusted the Collegiate Institution (Amherst College). He discusses his history as a Board member and the history of attempts to obtain pecuniary aid, such as subscription funds. Vaill goes on to describe the August 1841 Trustee meeting and writes regarding his decision to accept the appointment of General Agent, his work in that role, and details regarding particular income and expenses. The text of this document is similar to the report Vaill gave in August 1848 also in Box 6 Folder 12 of this collection, and this document may have been an earlier draft of that report. Included with this document is a statement dated July 5, 1847 concerning the one hundred thousand dollar subscription fund with details on the amounts of that fund and agency expenses. The donation made by David Sears is among the amounts included. Joseph Vaill report to the Trustees of Amherst College, 1847 July 5 Joseph Vaill draft of form letter, 1843 December Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, handwritten draft of a form letter titled "Further Appeal in Behalf of Amherst College" in which Vaill notes an accompanying circular and addresses the recipients, appealing to them to subscribe to a fund to support the College and thus sustain the interests of evangelical religion. He writes that Amherst College is a college raised for the express purpose of maintaining the cause of evangelical health, sound doctrine, and pure religion. He elaborates on the school, especially in regards to this evangelical mission, calling attention to the pastoral and missionary work of many of its alumni. Vaill ask the recipients to give to the College. Notes after Vaill's signature state "500 copies" and "800 - copies Large." Joseph Vaill draft of form letter, 1843 December Draft of Amherst College Board of Trustees circular and Joseph Vaill form letter, 1843 December Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 A handwritten draft of a circular in which the Trustees of Amherst College make a statement and appeal to the Christian community for aid for the College. They discuss the history of Amherst College, number and status its alumni, campus, course of instruction and faculty, location, and financial history and current situation. They explain that they are attempting to raise a sum of one hundred thousand dollars by subscription and ask for aid from friends of the College. They mention Reverend Joseph Vaill and money raised by the alumni for the endowment of a professorship. They write regarding the importance of raising the remainder of the fund by a certain date as some of the subscriptions are conditional. Following the draft of the circular is a form letter signed by Vaill written in the same hand as the draft. In the letter, Vaill mentions the foregoing circular and asks permission to call on the recipient in due time with the hope that they will donate to the fund. A note on the back of this document states "copy for the printer." Draft of Amherst College Board of Trustees circular and Joseph Vaill form letter, 1843 December Joseph Vaill draft of a plan for the organization of the faculty Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, statement in which Vaill proposes a plan for a new organization of the faculty including the potential new College President. Presumably Vaill proposed this plan to the Board of Trustees. Vaill describes his plan for the organization, mentioning Professor Hitchcock (Edward Hitchcock), various College departments, the College church, and Professor Charles U. Shepard, and Reverend Lyman Coleman. In elaborating on his plan, Vaill gives specific attention to its effects on the College expenses. A note at the end of the document states "Plan for the organization of the Faculty." Joseph Vaill's name is not included on this item, but it is attributed to him based on the finding aid. There is another version of this document with slight alterations also in Box 6 Folder 11 of this collection. Joseph Vaill draft of a plan for the organization of the faculty Joseph Vaill draft of a plan for the organization of the faculty Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and General Agent of Amherst College, statement in which Vaill proposes a plan for a new organization of the faculty including the potential new College President. Presumably Vaill proposed this plan to the Board of Trustees. Vaill describes his plan for the organization, mentioning Professor Hitchcock (Edward Hitchcock), various College departments, the College church, and Professor Charles U. Shepard, and Reverend Lyman Coleman. In elaborating on his plan, Vaill gives specific attention to its effects on the College expenses. A note at the end of the document states "Plan for the organization of the Faculty." Joseph Vaill's name is not included on this item, but it is attributed to him based on the finding aid. There is another version of this document with slight alterations also in Box 6 Folder 11 of this collection. Joseph Vaill draft of a plan for the organization of the faculty Handwritten Commencement program in Latin, 1830 Amherst College An unattributed handwritten copy or draft in Latin of part of the 1830 Commencement program and a fragment of the first page of the printed 1830 Commencement program in English. The order of exercises and speaker names are provided. There are unattributed notes in pencil on the document. Handwritten Commencement program in Latin, 1830 Document regarding the conferral of master's and honorary degrees, 1839 Amherst College An unattributed document in Latin that includes the names of sixteen alumni of the College being admitted to the degree of Master of Arts and one other recipient being conferred an honorary Master of Arts degree in 1839. Document regarding the conferral of master's and honorary degrees, 1839 Draft of student appointments in Latin, 1823-1827 Amherst College An unattributed draft in Latin of student appointments for an event, possibly Commencement or an Exhibition. There are additional unattributed notes in pencil on the item. Draft of student appointments in Latin, 1823-1827 Document regarding the conferral of master's and honorary degrees, 1837 Amherst College An unattributed document in Latin that includes the names of nine alumni of the College being admitted to the degree of Master of Arts and two other recipients being conferred honorary Master of Arts degrees in 1837. Document regarding the conferral of master's and honorary degrees, 1837 Handwritten Commencement program in Latin, 1838 Amherst College An unattributed handwritten copy or draft in Latin of the 1838 Commencement program. The order of exercises and speaker names are provided. There are unattributed notes in pencil on the document. Handwritten Commencement program in Latin, 1838 Document regarding the conferral of master's, doctoral, and honorary degrees, 1843 Amherst College An unattributed document in Latin that includes the names of thirteen alumni of the College being admitted to the degree of Master of Arts, one other recipient being conferred an honorary Master of Arts degree, and two other recipients being conferred doctoral degrees in 1843. Document regarding the conferral of master's, doctoral, and honorary degrees, 1843 Draft of student appointments for Commencement, 1824 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) An unattributed draft of the 1824 Commencement appointments. The document states that the faculty voted that the whole senior class receive appointments. Commencement exercises are listed with student names noted next to them. There are edits throughout the document. The second item includes a table of class years and associated numbers. It is unclear how the two items are related to each other. Draft of student appointments for Commencement, 1824 Document regarding the conferral of master's and honorary degrees, 1834 Amherst College An unattributed document in Latin that includes the names of twelve alumni of the College being admitted to the degree of Master of Arts, two other recipients being conferred honorary Master of Arts degrees, and two other recipients being conferred doctoral degrees in 1834. Document regarding the conferral of master's and honorary degrees, 1834 Draft of letter to the Directors of the American Education Society Lathrop, Christopher Leffingwell An unattributed draft of a letter to the Directors of the American Education Society regarding Christopher Leffingwell Lathrop. The letter states that Lathrop has presented his required certificates of indigence and moral and religious character and that he has been a student of the "Academy in this place" for more than four months. The author goes on to write regarding his academic proficiency and examination results. It is noted that Lathrop is a professor of religion. The draft is unfinished. Draft of letter to the Directors of the American Education Society Document regarding the conferral of master's, doctoral, and honorary degrees, 1838 Amherst College An unattributed document in Latin that includes the names of eight alumni of the College being admitted to the degree of Master of Arts, one other recipient being conferred honorary Master of Arts degree, and two other recipients conferred honorary Doctor of Divinity degrees in 1838. Document regarding the conferral of master's, doctoral, and honorary degrees, 1838 Document regarding the conferral of master's, doctoral, and honorary degrees, 1842 Amherst College An unattributed document in Latin includes the names of three named alumni of the College being admitted to the degree of Master of Arts, two other recipients being conferred honorary Master of Arts degrees, and one other recipient being conferred an honorary doctoral degree in 1842. Document regarding the conferral of master's, doctoral, and honorary degrees, 1842 Edward Hitchcock "Supplement to the Ichnology of New England," 1862 December 9 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A paper by Edward Hitchcock read before the American Academy of Arts and Sciences intended as a supplement to his "Ichnology of New England." The paper discusses issues related to the identification of fossil footprints and refers to the species with identifications that may be unreliable and that are doubtful, as well as new species which Hitchcock believes should be added. Hitchcock also raises questions about insect tracks and addresses questions about the number of phalanges in the fossil footprints discussed and whether the animals that created the tracks were birds. Edward Hitchcock "Supplement to the Ichnology of New England," 1862 December 9 Edward Hitchcock draft petition to Massachusetts state legislature, 1842 January Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A draft of a petition by Edward Hitchcock to the Massachusetts state legislature requesting payment for his efforts editing his "Final Report on the Geology of Massachusetts" for a new edition. Hitchcock discusses the work that went into the report and the cost of undertaking the geological survey itself in an attempt to justify why he believes he is owed compensation, and explains why he did not request compensation for certain undertakings related to the report earlier. Additionally, Hitchcock asks the legislature to consider housing the samples collected during the survey in a place that is both safe and accessible to visitors who may wish to view the collection. Edward Hitchcock draft petition to Massachusetts state legislature, 1842 January Ichnology of New England: a report on the sandstone of the Connecticut Valley, especially its fossil footmarks Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A draft by Edward Hitchcock of his "Ichnology of New England: A Report on the Sandstone of the Connecticut Valley, Especially its Fossil Footmarks." The draft opens with a letter to Henry J. Gardner, Governor of Massachusetts, dated April 1, 1857, in which Hitchcock explains the geological work he has been doing for the state and introduces the report. A bibliography of works discussing North American fossil footprints is included, followed by the contents list and the report itself. At the end of the report is a glossary of terms, a description of the plates, a numbered index, and a postscript titled "Who first examined scientifically & described the fossil footmarks in this country?" Hitchcock has numbered the draft; a few pages are missing from this draft, including the page range 187-228. Ichnology of New England: a report on the sandstone of the Connecticut Valley, especially its fossil footmarks
