Daniel Satterthwaite papers, 1855-1856, 1859

Summary

Creator:

Satterthwaite, Daniel.

Abstract:

Diary and diploma belonging to Daniel Satterthwaite, University of Michigan Class of 1859. Caricature sketch of the full class of 1859, including Satterthwaite, by Stephen H. Webb.

Extent:

1 oversize box

Language:

English

Call Number:

89249 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Sarah Lebovitz, November 2016.

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection consists of material related to Daniel Satterthwaite, a University of Michigan graduate from the class of 1859. His diary, dated between 1855 and 1856, contains his personal thoughts on student life, religious activities, farming, and events current to the time. Excerpts from the diary were printed in volume 35 of The Michigan Alumnus, a publication run by the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. The collection also includes his 1859 bachelor's degree diploma from the University of Michigan, as well as a caricature of the class of 1859 that was sketched by Stephen H. Webb.

Biographical / Historical:

Daniel Satterthwaite was born in 1831 near Tecumseh, Michigan. He received his bachelor's degree in 1859, then and his master of arts degree in 1862 from the University of Michigan. After graduating, he went on to teach astronomy and mathematics in Union Springs, N.Y. and then in Canandaigua, N.Y. He later retired to Toledo, Ohio.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Sarah Satterthwaite Leslie (donor no. 105 ) in May, 1936, and James VanOrden (donor no. 11124 ) in June, 2014.

Subjects

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Subjects:

University of Michigan -- Students.
Farm life -- Michigan.

Formats:

Diaries.
Diplomas.
Caricatures.

Names:

Satterthwaite, Daniel.
Webb, Stephen H.

Places:

Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1851-1860.