Difference between revisions of "1854"
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'''1854''' in Columbia history: | '''1854''' in Columbia history: | ||
| + | *100th anniversairy of the foundation of [[King's College]] | ||
*During the [[Gibbs Affair]], the [[trustees]] refuse to hire famous chemist (and alumnus) [[Oliver Wolcott Gibbs]] because of his Unitarian faith and desire not to bow to outside pressure. | *During the [[Gibbs Affair]], the [[trustees]] refuse to hire famous chemist (and alumnus) [[Oliver Wolcott Gibbs]] because of his Unitarian faith and desire not to bow to outside pressure. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:27, 8 April 2007
1854 in Columbia history:
- 100th anniversairy of the foundation of King's College
- During the Gibbs Affair, the trustees refuse to hire famous chemist (and alumnus) Oliver Wolcott Gibbs because of his Unitarian faith and desire not to bow to outside pressure.
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History of Columbia University 1854 |
Succeeded by 1855 |
