Robert, Christopher Rhinelander, 1802-1878
Dates
- Existence: 1802 - 1878
Biography
Christopher Rhinelander Robert (March 23, 1802 – October 28, 1878) was an American philanthropist from New York City, who founded Robert College in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1863, arguably the oldest American school outside the United States.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Christopher Rhinelander Robert letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 864111.3
Mss 864111.3
Date(s):
1864-01-11
Scope and Contents
Three-page letter from Christopher Rhinelander Robert in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is surprised that Dartmouth is inadequately endowed. He is endeavring to found a college in Constantenople. He is not contributing large amounts for other objects.
Christopher Rhinelander Robert letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 865257
Mss 865257
Date(s):
1865-04-07
Scope and Contents
Four-page letter from Christopher Rhinelander Robert in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, Hanover, New Hampshire, asking Smith's aid in procuring two or three suitable assistants for Dr. Hamlin at Robert College.