Edward Duffield Neill papers
Scope and Contents
The Edward Duffield Neill papers which date from 1838 to 1976 consists of correspondence, articles and publications, photography, professional materials, and ephemera from his life. Much of the correspondence collected are copies of letters of which the originals (and other unique materials) reside within the Minnesota Historical Society's Edward D. Neill and family papers.
Dates
- 1838-1976
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
Conditions Governing Use
Macalester College Archives (MACCA) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections; however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with MACCA to determine if we can provide permission for use.
Biographical Note
The Reverend Edward Duffield Neill (1823-1893) was an important figure in the religious and educational history of Minnesota. He founded both First Presbyterian Church and House of Hope Presbyterian Church and served as the first Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Minnesota, the first Chancellor of the University of Minnesota and, from 1874 to 1885, the first President of Macalester College.
Neill was also an American historian the author of more than a dozen books, chiefly on colonial and Minnesota history. It is vital to note that the language and attitudes expressed toward indigenous people in these writings are racist and dehumanizing in the extreme, even by the admittedly different standards of the time.
(Adapted from Macalester College statement on Neill Hall renaming)
Extent
2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Edward Duffield Neill papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John Esh
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Macalester College Archives Repository
1600 Grand Ave.
Macalester College Archives
DeWitt Wallace Library
Saint Paul Minnesota 55105 United States of America
651-696-6901
archives@macalester.edu