Hubbard, Oliver Payson, Dr., 1809-1900

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Dates

Existence: 1809 - 1900

Biography

Oliver Payson Hubbard was born on March 31, 1809 in Pomfret, Connecticut. He received an A.B. from Yale University in 1828 and joined the Dartmouth faculty as an associate professor of chemistry and pharmacy in 1836. He was promoted to full professor in 1838. From 1839 to 1845, Hubbard was treasurer and secretary of the Medical School faculty and from 1851-1865 College librarian. He retired in 1883 and died in 1900.

Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:

Oliver Payson Hubbard letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 865606.1

Mss 865606.1

Date(s): 1865-11-06

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Oliver Payson Hubbard in New Haven to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding Dr. Brewer's letter in reference to a donation for a laboratory. Will Smith give the writer's bill to Mr. Blaisdell?

Oliver Payson Hubbard letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866559.1

Mss 866559.1

Date(s): 1866-10-05

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Oliver Payson Hubbard in New Haven to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will give the usual instruction in the academic department during the spring term for $1000.

Oliver Payson Hubbard letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 859208

Mss 859208

Date(s): 1859-03-08

Scope and Contents

Letter from Oliver Payson Hubbard to Justin Smith Morrill in Strafford, Vermont, thanking Morrill for his gift to Dartmouth College. Writer regrets the president's veto of Morrill's bill.

Oliver Payson Hubbard letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 862418

Mss 862418

Date(s): 1862-07-18

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Oliver Payson Hubbard at Dartmouth College to Justin Smith Morrill in Washington, DC, acknowledging a gift to the college library. One hears that Jackson is expected to return to Winchester. If the government cannot defend that valley how can it protect Washington? People are disappointed at the small progress in the Virginia campaign.

Oliver Payson Hubbard letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 836273

Mss 836273

Date(s): 1836-04-23

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Oliver Payson Hubbard in Hanover to Benjamin Silliman in New Haven, Connecticut, telling that the conditions of the chemical laboratory at Dartmouth College make giving any lectures at present inadvisable.

Oliver Payson Hubbard letter extract

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 836374

Mss 836374

Date(s): 1836-06-24

Abstract

In English.

Oliver Payson Hubbard statement

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 860581

Mss 860581

Date(s): 1860-10-31

Scope and Contents

A statment by Oliver Payson Hubbard of the duties in his department of instruction, need for more instructors and laboratory equipment.

Oliver Wendell Holmes receipt

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 839481

Mss 839481

Date(s): 1839-08-31

Abstract

In English.

Parker Cleaveland letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 839328

Mss 839328

Date(s): 1839-05-28

Abstract

In English.

Report regarding Professor Hubbard Memorial

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 846428.1

Mss 846428.1

Date(s): 1846-07-28

Abstract

In English.

Samuel Delano et. al. letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 863570

Mss 863570

Date(s): 1863-10-20

Scope and Contents

Letter from Samuel Delano, Lyndon Arnold Marsh, Oliver Payson Hubbard, and Daniel Blaisdell in Hanover to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that the Presidential Committee of the Trustees, the acting president and treasurer would like the pleasure of meeting Smith at White River Junction when he comes to Hanover.

To Mr. [Joseph M.] Wightman, [Boston],

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 003252

Mss 003252

Date(s): undated

Abstract

Dr. Hubbard sends an order for laboratory equipment to Wightman, instructing him to be mindful of the quality.