Letter from Francis Hoyt to Alvan Waller, 1857 May 19
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Record Group I
Content note
From the Record Group:
This is a copy of a letter that President Francis Hoyt wrote to Alvin Waller in 1857. Hoyt expressed his frustration with the lack of funding at the University to provide for necessary teaching materials including a library. Hoyt made his frustration with the Board of Trustees apparent and expressed his desire to immediately leave the presidency. Hoyt ultimately stayed on as President for three more years. This letter has been digitized and transcribed.
Dates
- Creation: 1857 May 19
Creator
- From the Collection: Willamette University. Office of the President (Organization)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Smith, Hudson, and Pelton's records are currently closed to researchers. All other records are open.
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet (20 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions
Contact:
Mark O. Hatfield Library
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Salem Oregon 97301 United States
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Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 United States
archives@willamette.edu