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Washington University Charter and Letter About Incorporation of the University

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: WUA-01-wua00061

This collection is comprised of a letter written from Wayman Crow to William Greenleaf Eliot dated 2 February 1853 which clearly indicates that the name “Eliot Seminary” be used for the first time when referencing the university, as well as the university's charter and constitution.

Dates

  • Creation: 1853-1854

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Conditions Governing Use

Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.

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Extent

3.00 linear feet

1 boxes

Method of Acquisition

This material was transferred to University Archives.

Title
Washington University Charter and Letter About Incorporation of the University
Author
This finding aid was entered into Archon by Meg Tuomala in October 2012.
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
eng

Revision Statements

  • 2020 September 25: Resource record updated in ArchiveSpace by Sarah Schnuriger.

Collecting Area Details

Part of the University Archives Collecting Area

Contact:
Sonya Rooney
Olin Library, 1 Brookings Drive
MSC 1061-141-B
St. Louis MO 63130 US
(314) 935-5495