Carnahan, James, 1775-1859 - Social Networks and Archival Context (original) (raw)
James Carnahan was the ninth president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), from which he graduated in 1800. In 1823 he was elected to the presidency of the college while it was in the middle of a period of decline. There were many faculty resignations, and enrollment had dropped from 120 to 70 students. He was very discouraged by the state of affairs and thought of recommending closing it down. However, with the help of professor John Maclean, he was able to strengthen the faculty, which in turn, strengthened the college's reputation. When Carnahan retired in 1854, there were 250 students enrolled, new chairs were endowed, many scholarships were established, and East and West Colleges and Clio and Whig Halls were erected. After his retirement and until his death, Carnahan served as a trustee of the college and as president of the board of trustees of the Theological Seminary.
From the description of James Carnahan collection, 1802-1858. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 63051732
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creatorOf | Allen, William, 1784-1868. Documents relating to property given by Pres. Wheelock to Princeton Theological Seminary, 1799 March 28-1844 August 14, v.p. | Dartmouth College Library | |
creatorOf | Carnahan, James, 1775-1859. James Carnahan collection, 1802-1858. | Princeton University Library | |
referencedIn | Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1865-1891 | Smithsonian Institution Archives | |
creatorOf | Princeton University. Office of the Treasurer. Office of the Treasurer records, 1754-1911. | Princeton University Library | |
creatorOf | Adams, Ansel, 1902-1984. Autograph collection, 1446-2001. | Princeton University Library | |
creatorOf | Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850. Letter, 1828 Oct. 24, Pendleton, to Rev. & Dr. Carnahan. | Dartmouth College Library | |
referencedIn | Princeton University Library, Mudd Ms. Lib, Univ. Archives. John Maclean Papers. | ||
referencedIn | Princeton University Library, Dept. Of Rare Books & Mss., Ms. James Henry Coffin Papers. | ||
referencedIn | Princeton University Library, Mudd Ms. Lib, Univ. Archives. Trustees' Minutes. | ||
referencedIn | College of New Jersey (Princeton, N.J.) Nassau Hall Missionary Society. Nassau Hall Missionary Society records, 1836-1842. | Princeton University Library | |
referencedIn | Coffin, James H. (James Henry), 1806-1873. James Henry Coffin Papers, 1848-1884 | Smithsonian Institution Archives | |
referencedIn | Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867. Alexander Dallas Bache Papers, 1821-1869 | Smithsonian Institution Archives | |
referencedIn | University Of Virginia Library, Special Collections. [Contact repository for more information]. | ||
referencedIn | Office of the President Records : Jonathan Dickinson to Harold W. Dodds Subgroup, 1746-1999, 1830-1869 | Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections.Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library. Princeton University Archives. | |
referencedIn | Benedict Jaeger, Class Book Of Zoology. [Contact repository for more information]. | ||
referencedIn | Bellamy, Joseph, 1719-1790. Princeton, N.J., manuscript, 1842-1918. | New Jersey Historical Society Library | |
referencedIn | Princeton University Library, Dept. Of Rare Books & Mss., Ms. John R. Buhler Diary (My Microscope). |
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