All Items 18 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 18 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 16 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 13 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 8 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 6 Amherst College 2 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 2 Amherst College. Class of 1870. Niijima 1 Amherst College. Class of 1911 1 Collegiate Institution (Amherst, Mass.) 1 Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Dōshisha Daigaku 1 Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852 1 Massachusetts. 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Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 1911 June 28 An act to establish a college in the town of Amherst Massachusetts. General Court Printed version, issued as a pamphlet, of "An Act to establish a College in the town of Amherst," the original charter granting incorporation status to Amherst College. An act to establish a college in the town of Amherst Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1855 September 17 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman tells Hitchcock he will be sending an original drawing of foot tracks back to Hitchcock via Professor Charles Upham Shepard. Silliman also discusses a supposed fossil footprint he had recently seen in Portland; it was claimed to be a human footprint but is apparently only a natural formation of the rock. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1855 September 17 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1850 June 22 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman, Jr. asks after some geological specimens belonging to Hitchcock. Silliman, Jr. seeks to obtain some specimens for Yale and also tells Hitchcock that he is aware he owes Hitchcock some mineral specimens. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1850 June 22 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 July 29 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman, Jr. discusses geological specimens that Hitchcock sent to him recently. Silliman, Jr. says he cannot pay cash for the specimens due to overspending on the Mineralogical and Geological Cabinet remodel. However, Silliman, Jr. will send back a box of different specimens, equal in value, in lieu of cash payment. He lists the items sent by Hitchcock, with prices, and the items he will send back, with prices. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 July 29 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. envelope to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 An envelope addressed to "Mr. Edward Hitchcock Jr." in Easthampton, Massachusetts. "Prof. Silliman Jr. New Haven CT" is written on the lefthand side in Edward Hitchcock, Jr.'s hand. The corner of the envelope containing the postmark is missing and this envelope cannot be readily connected with a particluar letter. There are several calculations written in pencil on the verso. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. envelope to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. envelope to Edward Hitchcock Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 An envelope addressed to "Mr. Edward Hitchcock" in Amherst, Massachusetts. "Prof. B. Silliman Jr. Crystal Palace N.Y." is written on the lefthand side. The corner of the envelope containing the postmark is missing and this envelope cannot be readily connected with a particluar letter. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. envelope to Edward Hitchcock Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1855 October 13 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman writes briefly about a fossil specimen Hitchcock has obtained and about Hitchcock's recent visit to the Sillimans. This portion of the letter is signed by Silliman with Sarah Isabella Silliman's name as well: "B + S.I. Silliman". Silliman then adds a long postscript, dated two days after the original letter, explaining that after meeting with Professor Charles Upham Shepard, he thinks some fossil impressions were made by a tail. Silliman raises questions about the causes of certain fossil tracks, and wonders about whether these tracks were made by birds - as he and Hitchcock originally thought - or by reptiles. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1855 October 13 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1855 November 13 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman asks after any new information about some fossil bones that Hitchcock has. Silliman also discusses a lecture given by Bishop John Henry Hopkins, which called many geologists infidels and said that the world was created in six days. Silliman says he will be giving lectures soon as well, stating facts that will go against Hopkins' lecture. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1855 November 13 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 June 26 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 A brief letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman, Jr. asks Hitchcock if he has any crystal samples he would like to sell to Silliman. The note from Silliman, Jr. is written on the verso of a printed letter from Silliman, Jr. and James Dwight Dana about the remodeling of the Mineralogical and Geological Cabinet at Yale. The printed letter includes instructions on selecting and packing specimens to send to Yale. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 June 26 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1860 February 2 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman says he has recently received a copy of the new edition of Hitchcock's book "The Religion of Geology and its Connected Sciences." Silliman tells Hitchcock of the book he is currently reading in the evenings with his wife and says once he has finished it they will read Hitchcock's book together. The envelope associated with the letter is included. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1860 February 2 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1850 December 30 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman primarily discusses a trip he will be taking throughout Europe with his son. Silliman requests that Hitchcock's wife provide him with a list of people he might call upon, and asks that he allow Silliman to put Hitchcock's name on his calling cards while in Europe since Silliman does not have many acquaintences remaining there. Silliman also writes about Gideon Mantell's pesonal problems but posits that Mantell will not leave England for the United States. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1850 December 30 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1858 March 8 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman primarily discusses remarks that Senator James Dixon made about Silliman in the Senate. Silliman also comments on a new publication by Hitchcock, and some rock formations that were thought by some to be fossilized footprints. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1858 March 8 Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 June 26 Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman, Jr. asks Hitchcock to send him samples of geological specimens, including several minerals. Benjamin Silliman, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 June 26 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1852 October 27 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman tells Hitchcock that he is glad Hitchcock's omission of Silliman's name in "Religion of Geology" was unintentional. Silliman said they can continue to consider themselves friends, and apologizes for writing to Hitchcock only sporadically in recent years. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1852 October 27 Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 January 24 Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Benjamin Silliman primarily discusses a fossil footprint on a stone slab that was kept in a place Hitchcock thought inappropriate. Silliman agrees with Hitchcock but explains why the slab has not been moved elsewhere. Silliman offers to make a cast of it for Hitchcock. Benjamin Silliman letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1854 January 24 Doshisha University photo album 4 Niijima, Jō, 1843-1890 Photograph album documenting buildings on the Doshisha University campus, ca. 1900-1960. Includes portraits of Joseph Hardy Neesima, the founder of the Doshisha, and a map of the campus. "Wakebayashi Photo Studio Kyoto" is stamped at the end of the album. Doshisha University photo album 4 It's little ether hood Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 It's little ether hood
