Crosby, Alpheus, 1810-1874

Crosby, Alpheus, 1810-1874

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1810 - 1874

Biography

Alpheus Crosby was born on October 13, 1810. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1817. After graduation he became preceptor of Moor's School for one year, then tutor in the College for three years. He became a professor at Dartmouth College. In 1857, Crosby became the Principal of the State Normal School at Salem, Massachusetts. He held that position until 1865. Crosby died on April 17, 1874.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Alpheus Crosby correspondence

MS-499
 Collection
Identifier: MS-499
Date(s): 1827 to 1849
Abstract

Alpheus Crosby (1810-1874), educator. Dartmouth Class of 1817. The collection contains correspondence with the president and the trustees of Dartmouth College, written while he was Preceptor of Moor's Charity School and a professor of Greek.

Alpheus Crosby document

Mss 847616.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 847616.1
Date(s): 1847-11-16
Abstract

In English.

Alpheus Crosby letter

Mss 849440
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 849440
Date(s): 1849-07
Abstract

In English.

Alpheus Crosby request

Mss 847426
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 847426
Date(s): 1847-07-26
Abstract

In English.

John Juteau Sanborn letter

Mss 823607
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 823607
Date(s): 1823-11-07
Abstract

In English.

Josiah Quincy letter

Mss 848125
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 848125
Date(s): 1848-01-25
Abstract

In English.

Letter of Recommendation for Dr. A.B. Wilson by Alpheus Crosby

Mss 867114
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867114
Date(s): 1867-01-14
Abstract

Letter addressed to Dartmouth Medical College and signed by Alpheus B.Crosby (1832-1877) and Dixi Crosby (1800-1873) on behalf of Adams Brock Wilson (1842-1869). Attached is another letter of recommendation from Henry L. Watson, Newbury, VT.

Nathan Lord et. al. letter

Mss 845625
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 845625
Date(s): 1845-11-25
Abstract

In English.