Brown, Samuel Gilman, 1813-1885

Dates

Existence: 1813 - 1885

Biography

Samuel Gilman Brown was born in 1813, in North Yarmouth, Maine. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1831 and from Andover Theological Seminary in 1837. From 1840 to 1863, he was professor of oratory and belles-lettres at Dartmouth College, before holding the chair of intellectual philosophy and political economy. He held this position until 1867, when he became president of Hamilton College. He published extensively including "Biographies of Self-Taught Men" (1847) and "Life of Rufus Choate" (1862).

Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:

Bela Bates Edwards letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 842406

Mss 842406

Date(s): 1842-07-06

Abstract

In English.

Charles Haddock papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-469

MS-469

Date(s): 1824 to 1854

Scope and Contents

The collection contains lectures by Charles B. Haddock on literature, rhetoric, education, and the sights of Paris and Europe, as well as correspondence (1830-1848) and letters from Samuel Gilman Brown including letters regarding financial orbigations to Nathaniel Webster. Deeds to Samuel George (1829) and David Morrill (1832) are also included.

Ralph Waldo Emerson letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 838361.1

Mss 838361.1

Date(s): 1838-06-11

Abstract

In English.

Samuel Gilman Brown account

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 839464

Mss 839464

Date(s): 1839-08-14

Abstract

In English.

Samuel Gilman Brown correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MS-491

MS-491

Date(s): 1843 to 1864

Abstract

Samuel G. Brown (1813-1885), educator. The collection contains letters written to Brown while he was the Evans Professor of Oratory and Belles-Lettres at Dartmouth College.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 861424.1

Mss 861424.1

Date(s): 1861-07-24

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Hanover to the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees, requesting leave of absence for three months.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 861425

Mss 861425

Date(s): 1861-07-25

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Hanover, NH to the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees, requesting that remuneration for one year of extra labor be given to the Library.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 863421

Mss 863421

Date(s): 1863-07-21

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Hanover, New Hampshire to the Board of Trustees with an inspector's report on the condition of Dartmouth College Buildings.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 863664.1

Mss 863664.1

Date(s): 1863-12-14

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he thinks there ought to be a preliminary meeting of graduates on Thursday. Can Smith come? The governor has given him a pass for one ride.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 863673.1

Mss 863673.1

Date(s): 1863-12-23

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has been busy seeing graduates. Someone ought to stay in Boston, until the meeting, to convince people of the conservatism of the College.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 863681

Mss 863681

Date(s): 1863-12-31

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Hanover to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he returns from Boston tomorrow. He thinks a form of subscription should be drawn up. The Committee of the Boston alumni has assumed all responsibility for the entertainment.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 864114

Mss 864114

Date(s): 1864-01-14

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Albany to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he rejoices in Smith's success in Boston. He starts for there, Saturday. He may possibly lecture in New York.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 864122.1

Mss 864122.1

Date(s): 1864-01-22

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Hanover to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he may be detained in Boston until Tuesday. Governor Gilmore will not give anything. Writer has written to Joy. Also talks about Mr. Lockwood's check.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 864124

Mss 864124

Date(s): 1864-01-24

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he starts for New York tomorrow. He has a letter to Mr. Grant from John Lord.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 864205.1

Mss 864205.1

Date(s): 1864-03-05

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Hanover to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has written Morton and Morse. Smith ought to see Morse as soon as he reaches New York. Morse might give Erie Railroad stock if not cash. Smith should see John Paine whose family has befriended the College.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 864228

Mss 864228

Date(s): 1864-03-28

Scope and Contents

Letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Hanover to Rebecca Ives Gilman, telling her if she wishes a professorship at Vassar, writer will gladly write President Jewett. Thinks Vassar has a good deal of "humbuggery" about it.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 864331

Mss 864331

Date(s): 1864-05-31

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866105.1

Mss 866105.1

Date(s): 1866-01-05

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that there should be another attack on Boston. Also talks about the Alumni dinner. (Misdated by writer, 1865)

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866151

Mss 866151

Date(s): 1866-02-01

Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown at Tremont House to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he has seen Mr. Philbrick and others and a meeting of the Executive Committee has been arranged.

Samuel Gilman Brown letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866158.1

Mss 866158.1

Date(s): 1866-02-08

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Samuel Gilman Brown in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that the dinner is determined on. Also talks about the campaign.