Correspondence, 1873 - 1881
Scope and Contents
This collection is organized into two series.
Series 1. Correspondence - Personal and college-related correspondence. One particularly rich set of letters were written between James Demarest Eaton to his younger brother "Eddie" Edward Eaton. James was a graduate of the Beloit College class of 1869, and Edward was a Beloit College graduate of 1872, and later Beloit College President.
The letters span James Eaton's first months and years at Beloit College (1860s), and describe his classes, his activities, and his friends. They also include news and gossip about family and friends from their hometown of Lancaster, WI.
Series 2. Subject Files - Includes biographical materials, inauguration documents, a few news clippings, some of his and his family's writings, and his Alumni Office file.
Dates
- 1873 - 1881
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research; however, certain materials are fragile and require Archives staff for handling, or use may be restricted altogether.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (5 boxes, loose volumes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Beloit College Archives and Special Collections, Beloit, WI Repository