Clapp, Charles Wellington
Charles Wellington Clapp Papers, 1882-18861 box (0.25 linear feet).
Born on Jan. 4, 1863, and raised in Montague, Mass., Charles Wellington Clapp entered Massachusetts Agricultural College as a freshman during the fall 1882. Shouldering the standard coursework in agriculture and engineering, Clapp graduated with the class of 1886 and went on to a career as a civil engineer in Greenfield, Mass.
Written by Clapp to his sister Mary during his undergraduate years at MAC, the 31 letters in this collection provide a lighthearted and engaging glimpse into the academic work and extra-curricular activities of a typical early student at Mass Aggie. Noteworthy among these letters are early references to football being played at the college and an effective hand-drawn map of campus, both from 1882.
Subjects
- Massachusetts Agricultural College--Students.
- Clapp, Charles Wellington.
- Letters (Correspondence).
- Maps.
Call no.: RG 50 C53
