Three-page letter from Jesse Gibson McMurphy in Derry Depot, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, asking whether he may enter the academic department with the Class of 1870. (On back: Note from Smith to Prof. Packard asking information about McMurphy)

Four-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, recommending Dr. George Cogswell for an honorary degree.

Two-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith with a list of men who might contribute to Dartmouth. (Written on the back of an Atkinson academic circular)

Letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to President Smith, regarding the merits of Professor Hitchcock.

Two-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the Rutgers Female College commencement. He recommends Dr. Nichols for an honorary degree.

Two-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that Benjamin D. Emerson is a graduate of Dartmouth and a man of wealth. Mr. Ray would make a good agent for the college. Writer will contribute $100.

Two-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about the chance of help for the college from Mr. Hale.

Four-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, suggesting that J.R. Nichols and B.R. Allen be given honorary degrees so that they will do something for the College.

Two-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith regarding the campaign for subscriptions.

Three-page letter from Jesse Page in Atkinson, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he hopes Smith will accept the presidency of Dartmouth College. It is reported that Dartmouth lost a bequest of $50,000 when Dr. Lord resigned. Is Rutgers taking over Mrs. Sears' school?

The collection contains correspondence, hotos, pamphlets, course listings, publicity, schedules, external review files, job descriptions, compensation information and position comparisons.

The records document the administration of the Department of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College and includes material on events, workshops, lectures, conferences, regional seminars, 1st Year Seminar, Jewish Studies Committees, and off- campus events.

Letter from J.H. Gilmore in Concord to Asa Dodge Smith, asking in behalf of the Governor and Council, for Smith to conduct the devotional exercises at the delivery of Mr. Patterson's eulogy on Abraham Lincoln.

Two-page letter from J.H. Merrill in McGregor, Iowa to Asa Dodge Smith, inquiring after his nephew, James L. Merrill and Daniel G. Hill.

Letter from J.H. Merrill in McGregor, Iowa to Asa Dodge Smith, asking what are the necessary expenses of one term.

Three-page letter from J.H. Sherwin in Carolina Mills, Rhode Island to Asa Dodge Smith, asking if there are Dartmouth seniors who would make good agents to collect funds in New Hampshire and Vermont for Wilberforce Collegiate Institute. (Written on the back of circulars of the Institute)

Two-page letter from J.L. Skinner in Amherst, Massachusetts to the president of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture, enclosing a prospectus of the "Amherst Record". Will Smith recommend a correspondent from his college.

Letter from J.M. Davis in Claremont, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he would like to give his temperance lecture "Rum and Ruin" at the county convention at Orford.

In English.

Two-page letter from Joel Parker in Cambridge to Asa Dodge Smith. Parker writes that he will arrive to deliver his lectures on April 12.