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Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) -- Faculty

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Willbur Fisk papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-091
Abstract

The Willbur Fisk papers consist of two large series, Correspondence and Papers. The Papers feature items related to Wesleyan University, including his acquisition of scientific equipment. They also contain Fisk's own writings and sermons, on topics ranging from abolitionism to Methodist issues. A subset of the Papers are items written by or belonging to Ruth Peck Fisk, the wife of Willbur Fisk.

Dates: 1812-1883

Karl Pomeroy Harrington papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-117
Abstract

The Karl Pomeroy Harrington papers include correspondence, writings, studies in Latin, diaries, scrapbooks, and music programs. Topics in the correspondence include faculty and administrative issues at Wesleyan, Harrington's publications, and his family. Other topics include Harrington's interests in Latin poetry, Wesleyan history, Middletown history, railroads, and the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Dates: 1856-1981