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Thompson, Charles Oliver, 1836-1885

 

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

 Collection
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

 Collection
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

 Collection
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

 Collection
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.

Charles Oliver Thompson letter

 Collection
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.

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