Thomas D. Burall papers, circa 1865-1872
Collection
Identifier: SC-70
Scope and Contents
This small collection contains notes and letters from Thomas D. Burrall. The writings primarily cover the topics of Hobart College, such as the founding and location in Geneva, and the Gospel Messenger.
Dates
- circa 1865-1872, undated
Creator
- Burrall , Thomas D. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical Note
Thomas Davies Burrall was born in Connecticut on 2 June 1786 to Jonathan and Charlotte (Davies) Burrall. He attended Yale College and graduated in 1803. He moved to Poughkeepsie, New York, shortly after and began practicing law before he relocated to Geneva, New York. Due to health concerns, he gave up his practice and purchased a nearby farm. He spent much of his time on the improvement and/or creation of agricultural tools. He gained patents for some of these.
Burrall was one of the original trustees of Hobart College, serving on the Board of Trustees until his death in 1872.
Burrall was one of the original trustees of Hobart College, serving on the Board of Trustees until his death in 1872.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 box)
Abstract
This small collection contains notes and letters from Thomas D. Burrall regarding Hobart College and the Gospel Messenger.
Arrangement
This collection is not arranged into series.
Physical Location
Box 1: Archives Storage, Range 21B, Section 1
Provenance
These papers were given to the College by Halley J. Burrall after the death of his father, Charles S. Burrall, in 1930.
- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Geneva Academy (N.Y.)
- Geneva College (N.Y.)
- Hobart College
Creator
- Burrall , Thomas D. (Person)
- Title
- Thomas D. Burrall papers: A Finding Aid
- Author
- Tricia McEldowney, Archivist
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Hobart and William Smith Colleges Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Warren Hunting Smith Library
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva New York 14456 U.S.A. US (United States)
archives@hws.edu
Warren Hunting Smith Library
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva New York 14456 U.S.A. US (United States)
archives@hws.edu
