William Smith Clark Papers, 1814-2003 (Bulk: 1844-1886, 1956-1976)
29 boxes (14.5 linear ft.)
Collection number: RG 3/1 C63
William Smith Clark Papers
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William Smith Clark Papers, 1814-2003 (Bulk: 1844-1886, 1956-1976)
29 boxes (14.5 linear ft.)
Collection number: RG 3/1 C63 Abstract:
Massachusetts native, Civil War veteran, botanist, chemist, mineralogist, and educator who held the presidency of Massachusetts Agricultural College (now University of Massachusetts Amherst) from 1867-1879 and who helped to found Sapporo Agricultural College (now Hokkaido University) in Japan in 1876. Papers include correspondence with fellow professors and scientists, students in Japan, and family; photographs and personal items; official correspondence and memoranda; published articles; books, articles, television, and radio materials relating to Dr. Clark, in Japanese and English; and materials regarding Hokkaido University and its continuing relationship with the University of Massachusetts.
Terms of Access and Use: The collection is available for research. Some fragile originals have been copied for use. Special Collections and University Archives, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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