The Joseph Dow trunk archive · Document gallery 15

College compositions, literature & study

32 photographs · 10 document groups

Photographed by Whit from the recovered Joseph Dow collection. Related pages, close-ups, folds and reverse inscriptions remain together in the supplied sequence. Reading views are turned where needed; full-resolution links preserve the supplied originals. Titles are finding aids and uncertain readings remain open.

JDT-D088 · College compositions: collection label

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The handwritten label reads “College Compositions.” This is a collection label; individual papers may carry their own dates.

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JDT-D089 · Thoughts on American literature

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A composition considering whether America can produce and support a distinct national literature.

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JDT-D090 · A leaf from English history

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An essay on English history and the conflict between royal authority and constitutional liberty. Text views, inscription and folded reverse are kept together.

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JDT-D091 · Decision of character

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Opening, detail and concluding views of a composition on decision, perseverance and scholarship.

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JDT-D092 · Letter to alumni, April 1839

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Two views of a letter addressed to alumni. The opening is dated April 1, 1839. Recipient details and difficult readings remain open.

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JDT-D093 · The comparative interest of literary and civil history

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A discussion comparing the interest of literary history with that of civil history, preserved in successive views.

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JDT-D094 · Revelation and mutual respect

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A historical religious composition on the influence of revelation in producing mutual respect among people. These descriptions identify the subject of the manuscript.

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JDT-D095 · The mind engaged in successful study

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A composition asking what processes the mind follows during successful study, including attention, arrangement of ideas and memory.

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JDT-D096 · History and ambition

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A discussion of history, ambition and the public reputation of prominent figures. The surviving views include the conclusion and reverse.

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JDT-D097 · Active pursuits, mental habits and character

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A composition on the influence of active pursuits on mental habits and character. Text and reverse views remain together.

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Photographs supplied by Whit from the recovered collection. Descriptions are finding aids rather than complete transcriptions. Historical views expressed in these manuscripts are those of their authors.