Emerson, Charles F., 1843-1922
Biography
Charles F. Emerson was born on Sept. 28, 1843 in Chelmsford, Mass. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1868. From 1868 to 1874 he was a math instructor at the NH College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts which was part of Dartmouth College. In 1872, he was appointed Associate Professor of Natural Philosophy and Mathematics and promoted to Appleton Professor of Natural Philosophy in 1878. He held this position until 1899. In 1893, Emerson was appointed Dean of the Faculty, a position he held until his retirement in 1913. Emerson died in Hanover on December 1, 1922 at the age of 79.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Emerson papers
Charles F. Emerson, dean of faculty at Dartmouth College (1843-1922). Dartmouth Class of 1868. Consist of correspondence and memos related to his tenure as Dean of Faculty.
Charles Franklin Emerson inspector's list
In English.
Frank Nehemiah Saltmarsh letters
In English.
James A. Spalding letters
The three letters discuss the history of Dartmouth College, particularly the Medical School. Spalding mentions his own writings about his grandfather, Dartmouth professor Lyman Spaulding, as well as a letter of his grandfather's that establishes the date of the first medical lectures at the college. Spalding also inquires about whether Dartmouth is preparing its graduates to help in good urban governance.