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Hints on the Meaning, Objects and Modes of Education, at the present time and in America. An address by Henry Coppée, LL.D. President of the Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Penn. (measures 25.5 x 20 x .75 cm)

 Item — Box: 0018.05, Item: 06
Identifier: 0018.05.06

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection is organized into five categories: English, history, his personal notebooks, Christian evidence and miscellaneous. There are several different examples of handwriting. Of special interest: sections SC MS 0018.02.02 “History” notebook and 0018.03.03 “Glimpses of Life in a Conquered Capital 1848-1893” are Coppée’s personal observations of marching into Mexico City as an Army officer with General Winfield Scott during the Mexican-American War. Also a little history of the remains of Christopher Columbus in Santo Domingo - SC MS 0018.03.05 “The Remains of Columbus.”

Dates

  • Creation: 1846-1893

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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