Edward Hitchcock diary, "Private Notes," 1843 December to 1854 June 18

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Edward Hitchcock diary,
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Creator Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title Edward Hitchcock diary, "Private Notes," 1843 December to 1854 June 18
Dates 1843-12-1854-06-18
Abstract A portion of a personal diary kept by Edward Hitchcock. This section includes pages 87-258, written between 1843 and 1854. The diary includes reflections on Hitchcock's work in geology and natural history, his health, his attempts to reconcile science and religion, his own religious feelings, and religion at Amherst College, among others. The majority of this portion of the diary concerns Hitchocck's experiences as the president of Amherst College and his various scientific undertakings. The diary also includes lists of Hitchcock's volumes that he has bound, broken down by type of document.
Physical Description 1 item (161 pages)
Languages English
Genre Diaries
Subject Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Subject Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Meditations
Subject Amherst College
Subject Amherst College – Presidents
Part of Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location Box 19 Folder 4
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