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Stephen Beekman Bangs letters to Sylvester Smith

 Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: 1000-218

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of letters dating from 1840 to 1841 from Bangs to his friend and Yale student, Sylvester Smith. Topics of conversation include Bangs planning visits to see Smith in New Haven, Bangs' preference of the city of New Haven over Middletown, discussion of activities and classes at Wesleyan, Bangs' poor health and temporary leaving the University, and discussion of mutual friends and acquaintances.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840-1841

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

In public domain - No Copyright - United States

Biographical / Historical

Stephen Beekman Bangs was born on March 15, 1823. He attended Wesleyan, but left the university in 1842 during his senior year due to poor health. He later graduated with a B.A. from New York University in 1843. Bangs became a minister and in 1844 was part of the New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died on March 21, 1846 in Milford, CT.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of letters dating from 1840 to 1841 from Bangs to his friend and Yale student, Sylvester Smith. Topics of conversation include Bangs planning visits to see Smith in New Haven, Bangs' preference of the city of New Haven over Middletown, discussion of activities and classes at Wesleyan, Bangs' poor health and temporary leaving the University, and discussion of mutual friends and acquaintances.

Title
Stephen Beekman Bangs letters to Sylvester Smith, 1840-1841
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Jeffrey Coutts, June 2015 Finding aid by Jeffrey Coutts, June 2015 Migrated to ArchivesSpace by Amanda Nelson, May 2020
Date
May 26, 2020
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

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