Blaisdell, J. J. (James Joshua), 1827-1896
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
J. J. Blaisdell papers
Collection
Identifier: MC 20
Abstract
J. J. Blaisdell was one of Beloit College's five "Old Guard" members and a professor of Rhetoric, English Literature, and Philosophy from 1859 until his death in 1896. He was also an ordained minister and an early environmentalist. This collection contains addresses and writings, biographical information, photographs, correspondence, and memorial documents for J. J. Blaisdell. There is a small amount of materials related to his sister, Sarah Blaisdell, and his wife, Susan Allen Blaisdell, as...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1859-1896, 1998
Robert K. Richardson papers
Collection
Identifier: MC 90
Abstract
Robert K. Richardson served as a history professor for Beloit College in the early to mid-20th century, using a significant portion of his time to establish and manage the Beloit College archives. Additionally, with much help from his wife, he spent his retirement writing a revised and updated History of Beloit College. This collection represents the extensive work he did for that publication, as well as Richardson's personal life and career in higher education.
Dates:
1821-1970