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Barnas Sears papers (MS.1C.5)

Brown University Archives

Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146


Collection Overview

Title: Barnas Sears papers
Date range: 1833-1880, (bulk 1856-1867)
Creator: Sears, Barnas, 1802-1880
Extent: 0.5 Linear feet
Abstract: Barnas Sears graduated from Brown University in 1825 and served as the fifth president of Brown from 1855-1867. This collection primarily consists of correspondence from Sears' service as president of Brown University.
Language of materials: English .
Repository: John Hay Library , Special Collections
Collection number: MS.1C.5