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Stephen Peet and Stephen D. Peet collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC 84

Scope and Contents

Two series: 1. Stephen Peet. 2. Stephen D. Peet.

Dates

  • 1821-1979, bulk 1821-1910

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research; however, certain materials are very fragile and require Archives staff for handling, or use may be restricted altogether.

Biographical / Historical

Stephen Peet. Chief among the founders of the college; trustee from 1845 until his death in 1855.

Stephen Denison Peet, son, in first graduating class of Beloit College, archaeologist. Went on to earn PhD; became a clergyman but had a dominant interest in science and later was the founder of American Antiquarian; wrote several books on prehistoric America.

Harriet D. Peet, daughter of Stephen D. Peet.

Joseph B. Peet. Trustee from 1885-1891; was a prominent Beloit business/civic leader and founder of the YMCA in 1881.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Stephen Peet was one of the original founders and trustees of Beloit College. His son, Stephen Denison Peet, was in the college's first graduating class of 1851, and he went on to become a prominent archaeologist and founder of the journal American Antiquarian. This collection gathers various works about the two Stephen Peets, including articles, biographies, and genealogical research, as well as some of their correspondence, professional publications, and other miscellaneous materials. Of particular note is Stephen D. Peet's diary, which he kept from his time as a student at Beloit College from 1849-1851.

Arrangement

This collection has been compiled over the years through separate accessions of various sizes from various offices and individuals, none of which has any accompanying documentation. The original order of the documents is unknown. The arrangement order presented here has been imposed by the College Archives staff.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Some materials have been donated by Stephen D. Peet's daughter, Harriet Peet.

Related Materials

Aaron L. Chapin papers (MC 1)
Dexter Clary papers (MC 36)
Beloit College Development records (AC 41)
Beloit College Founding Conventions records (AC 53)
Society for the Promotion of Collegiate and Theological Education in the West (AC 121)

Title
Stephen Peet and Stephen D. Peet collection
Status
Completed
Author
Michelle Tom
Date
May, 2013
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Beloit College Archives and Special Collections, Beloit, WI Repository

Contact:
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Beloit WI 53511 USA
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