Theophilus Capen Abbot papers, 1844-1893.

The collection consists of correspondence, poetry, speeches, and diaries. There are also Abbot's testimonial records from the State Board of Agriculture.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Abbot, Theophilus Capen, 1826-1892
Language:English
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Physical Description:1.5 cubic ft.
Format: Kit

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100 1 |a Abbot, Theophilus Capen,  |d 1826-1892.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n97005438 
245 1 0 |a Theophilus Capen Abbot papers,  |f 1844-1893. 
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506 |a Collection is open for research. 
520 |a The collection consists of correspondence, poetry, speeches, and diaries. There are also Abbot's testimonial records from the State Board of Agriculture. 
524 8 |a Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan." 
545 |a Theophilus Capen Abbot was the third president of Michigan State University, 1863-1885. He was born April 29, 1826 in Vassalboro, Maine and spent his early life in Augusta, Maine. At the age of fifteen he entered Waterville College (later Colby College) at Waterville, Maine. He graduated in 1845 at the age of nineteen. He received his A.M. degree from Waterville four years later. After earning his A.M. degree, Abbot taught in Vermont, at a seminary in northern Maine, and at Waterville College. Just prior to his teaching Greek at Waterville College, Abbot took a two-year course at the Bangor Theological Seminary. In 1856, Abbot moved to Michigan, where he taught for part of a year in Berrien Springs. A year later he began teaching at the Union School in Ann Arbor. In 1858, Abbot accepted the professorship of English literature at the State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). He also served as the treasurer of the college in 1860, and as secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, the college's governing body, from 1861-1871. The State Board of Agriculture elected Abbot president of the college in December, 1862. Abbot assumed an active role in both the administration of the school as well as continuing to teach. In constant pain from severe headaches and arthritis, Abbot continued as president until 1885. In 1866, Abbot became a professor of mental philosophy and logic. Four years later he received an honorary LL.D. degree from the University of Michigan. On July 5, 1860 Abbot married Sarah Merrylees, a teacher at the Union School in Ann Arbor. Sarah (1828-1911) and Theophilus Abbot had two children, Mary Mouat Abbot Moore (1863-1903) and Joseph Rodney Abbot (1865-1947). Following his resignation in 1885, Abbot remained at the college as professor until 1889 when he was forced to retire due to ill health. Abbot's health declined perceptibly after 1889 and he died on November 7, 1892. 
540 |a Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University. 
540 |a Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University. 
541 1 |c Donated by  |a Madison Kuhn. 
555 0 |a Finding aid available in 101 Conrad Hall. 
610 2 0 |a Michigan Agricultural College.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87946413 
610 2 0 |a Michigan State University.  |b Office of the President. 
610 2 0 |a State Agricultural College (Mich.)  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87890724 
650 0 |a Agricultural education.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85002310 
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650 0 |a Education, Higher  |x History  |y 19th century.  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2009102138 
655 7 |a Diaries.  |2 lcgft  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2014026085 
655 7 |a Letters (correspondence)  |2 aat 
655 7 |a Speeches.  |2 lcgft  |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2011026363 
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