This work is a portrait of Dr. James Blythe (1765-1842) who was the first President of Hanover College, holding his position from 1832-1836. In this portrait President Blythe is seated, and his head is turned to gaze out at the...
Photograph of a painted portrait of James Blythe, first president of Hanover College. Began career at Transylvania University as pastor and then chemistry professor. Served as president of Transylvania University from...
Letter from James A. Peabody of the Board of Eduction to Rev. George Bishop in Hanover, IN, 12 October 1837. Peabody discusses a previous letter from Bishop and a "Cast of Agents" and their fund raising efforts for Hanover...
Letter from John Finley Crowe to his wife, Esther Crowe, 30 July 1814. Crowe begins the letter by thanking Esther for continually writing letters to him while he attended Princeton. Crowe mentions that Mr. Blythe wants him to...
A letter from John Finley Crowe to Esther Alexander Crowe about his stay in Philadelphia. Crowe devotes much of the to talking about friends of the family. Crowe also responds to Esther's updates on their children. Crowe also...
A letter from John Finley Crowe to Esther Alexander Crowe over his travels and efforts to raise funds for Hanover College. Crowe also discusses several sermons that he delivered since his last letter. Crowe also mentions Dr....
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Scope and Content: Correspondence between Samuel and Kate Howe, dated 1871-1955. Documents primarily include correspondence, which focus on the relationship between Kate and Samuel; love; marriage; family; health; illnesses;...
Photograph of front of Hanover Presbyterian Church. Church founded in 1812. Named after Hanover, New Hampshire, hometown of the first pastor Rev. Thomas Searle's wife. Town later adopted the name. John Finley Crowe, founder of...