John Hendrickson Yale Class Album, 1852

Summary

Creator:

Hendrickson, John B., ca. 1830-1899

Abstract:

The John Hendrickson Yale class album contains numerous engraved and lithographed portraits of members of the Yale College Class of 1852, professors, and administrators.

Extent:

1 album

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Jakob Dopp, June 2024

Background

Scope and Content:

The John Hendrickson Yale class album contains numerous engraved and lithographed portraits of members of the Yale College Class of 1852, professors, and administrators.

The album (25.5 x 19.75 cm) has green leather covers with “John B. Hendrickson’” stamped on the front in gold. Contents begin with four engraved views of New Haven, Connecticut, before progressing to engraved portraits of Yale College professors and administrators. Subsequent images are primarily lithographic portraits of members of the class of 1852, many of which are inscribed with sentimental notes, birthdays, and hometowns. Numerous signatures belong to men who went on to fight in the Civil War. Other signatures of note include those of Daniel Colt Gilman, William Preston Johnston, and Homer Baxter Sprague. The portraits of the students were produced by F. Michelin and George E. Leefe of New York City.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Margaret Harrington, March 2014. P-2856 .

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Photographs shelf.
College administrators--Connecticut--New Haven--1850-1860.
Students--Connecticut--New Haven--1850-1860.
Teachers--Connecticut--New Haven--1850-1860.

Formats:

Autographs.
Autograph albums.
Engravings.
Ink drawings.
Lithographs.
Portrait prints.

Names:

Yale College (1718-1887)

Places:

New Haven (Conn.)