Eleazar Wheelock's Salt Box Digital Version Available
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Description
The collection contains mostly three-dimensional objects that are primarily related to Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH history and Dartmouth College alumni. Representative objects include artifacts, tools, clothing, ephemera, trophies, clay pipes, horns, plaques, medals, pins and cups. Of note are Eleazar Wheelock’s saltbox, a black armband worn to protest George Wallace’s visit to campus, as well as material related to the 1935 burning of Dartmouth... Hall, including a large bronze bell from the burned bell tower.
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- undated
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Additional Description
Abstract
Proported to have belonged to Wheelock. Includes "E.W." initials.
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- TypeCollection
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository