Lindley, Jacob (1857)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1857
Biographical note
Jacob Lindley was the first president of Ohio University from 1809 to 1822. He came to the presidency from the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church of neighboring Waterford, Ohio. Lindley had the task of organizing the academy (a preparatory school) and college, and implementing a classical curriculum. After asking to be relieved from the presidency, Lindley continued as a minister. He died in 1857.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Pruden family papers
Collection
Identifier:
MSS-0017
Abstract
The Pruden family papers include correspondence and other personal papers; business records from Samuel Baldwin Pruden's businesses; and business records and correspondence from Dr. George W. Blakely.
Dates:1819 – 1950
