Description
The
Cyrus Grandison Baldwin papers consist of 11 folders on the early history of Pomona College. There is correspondence, and bank notes, invoices relating
to financial aspects of Pomona College from 1890 to 1899.
Background
In 1890, Reverend
Cyrus Grandison
Baldwin, of the Congregational Church, was the first official president of Pomona College. Baldwin graduated from Oberlin College
in 1873 and completed his seminary degree from Andover Theological Seminary to study for the ministry. After completing his
seminary work he was hired at Ripon College as a professor of Latin until he was elected president of Pomona College in 1890.
Restrictions
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Availability
This collection is open for research.