Thompson, Charles Oliver, 1836-1885

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Dates

Existence: 1836 - 1885

Biography

First president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 1868 to 1882.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Oliver Thompson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 864468

Mss 864468

Date(s): 1864-08-18

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Charles Oliver Thompson in Peacham, Vermont to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he hopes the faculty will readmit Moulton to the college.

Charles Oliver Thompson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 868222

Mss 868222

Date(s): 1868-03-22

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Charles Oliver Thompson in Arlington, Massachusetts to Asa Dodge Smith, telling that he has appointed president of Worcester Scientific School.

Charles Oliver Thompson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866521

Mss 866521

Date(s): 1866-09-21

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Charles Oliver Thompson in West Cambridge, Massacbhusetts to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he agrees to all of Smith's scheme except the European study which he proposes to put off until he has taught a year.

Charles Oliver Thompson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866552

Mss 866552

Date(s): 1866-10-02

Scope and Contents

Letter from Charles Oliver Thompson in West Cambridge, Massachusetts to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he wishes to know whether the deficiency in the Hall professorship renders part of the professor's salary uncertain.

Charles Oliver Thompson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866555.2

Mss 866555.2

Date(s): 1866-10-05

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Charles Oliver Thompson in West Cambridge, Massachusetts to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is unable to accept the position at Dartmouth.