Charles Beecher. Charles, at Bowdoin College, to Lyman, December 4, 1833. Digital
Scope and Contents
Introspective account of his life as a student--he is writing his autobiography in an attempt to see how the Lord has led him. He exercises on a rope in his room. Social growing pains. Bowdoin student uproars. Charles at New Orleans, to Lyman, March 3, 1839. The incoherent and melancholy meditations of "a disordered soul" about the uselessness of his life, the bitterness of disappointing his father's hopes, etc.
Dates
- Creation: 1798-1956
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Access. Originals closed; use digital images. Or, use microfilm M-45. See container list below for list of microfilmed or unmicrofilmed material.
Extent
5.84 linear feet ((12 file boxes, 2 card file boxes) plus 6 folio+ folders, 4 oversize folders, 1 supersize folder)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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