Finding aid for the Noah Merrick letter to Frederick Merrick
Title:
Noah Merrick letter to Frederick Merrick
Repository:
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710
http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/
Creator:
Merrick, Noah
Dates:
1840
Quantity:
0.1 cubic feet (one folder)
Abstract:
 The collection is a letter from Noah Merrick to his son Frederick Merrick discussing his decision to leave Ohio University.
Identification:
MSS#327
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of Frederick Merrick

Frederick Merrick was a professor of natural science at Ohio University beginning in 1838. From 1842 to 1843 he was the pastor of the Methodist Church in Marietta, Ohio. In 1843, he was appointed the financial agent of the Ohio Wesleyan University and eventually became the president of that institution. His father is Noah Merrick.

Scope and Content

The collection is a letter from Noah Merrick (NM) to his son Frederick Merrick discussing his decision to leave Ohio University. The letter also has local news about NM's domicile of Wilbraham, Massachusetts.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection is a single item.

Subject Terms

The following terms have been used to describe this collection.

Subjects:

Ohio University.

Persons:

Merrick, Frederick.

Preferred Citation

Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.