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Crosby, Alpheus, 1810-1874

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1810 - 1874

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 2 Collections and/or Records:

Alpheus Crosby correspondence

MS-499
 Collection
Identifier: MS-499
Overview 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.

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

Mss 867114
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867114
Overview 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.