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Barnard, Frederick Augustus, 1809-1889

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1804 - 1877

Biography

Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard (May 5, 1809 – April 27, 1889) was an American academic and educator who served as the 10th President of Columbia University. Born in Sheffield, Massachusetts, he graduated from Yale University in 1828 and served in a succession of academic appointments, including as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi from 1856 to 1861. He assumed office as President of Columbia University in 1864, where he presided over a series of improvements to the university until his death in 1889. He was also known as an author of academic texts.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866262.1
Mss 866262.1
Date(s): 1866-04-12
Scope and Contents

Letter from Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, enquiring about college discipline.

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