Collection number: UA 3/1/1
Size: 4 boxes
(1.25 cu.ft.)
About Charles H. Pettee
Charles H. Pettee served the University of New Hampshire for 62 years in various ways. He was born in Manchester, NH Feb. 2, 1853. He graduated from Dartmouth in 1874 and received a degree in Civil Engineering from the Thayer School in 1876. He started teaching at the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts (NHC) in 1876 when it was still located in Hanover. He was a professor of mathematics from 1877-1917. He was appointed treasurer and auditor for the college in 1884 and Dean of Faculty in 1888. He was instrumental in the move of NHC from Hanover to Durham from 1890-1893. He was also acting president three times: 1891-93, 1912, and 1917. He continued to teach at the University of New Hampshire until 1928. In April of 1937 he was made a Dean Emeritus and the University Historian. In addition to his work at the University, Dean Pettee also owned the Durham Spring Water Co. which provided water to the town of Durham and to the University.
About the Charles H. Pettee Papers
This series contains the correspondence of Charles H. Pettee. Included are some letters written by Charles and others to his wife Luella Elizabeth and to his children. The majority of the letters cover the years 1890-1893. Pettee oversaw the move of NHC from Hanover to Durham and most of the letters deal with the details required for that move. There are also many letters from prospective students requesting information and catalogues.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
This collection is open.
Copyright Notice
Copyright is retained by the University of New Hampshire.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], [Folder], [Box], Charles H. Pettee Papers, 1883-1969, UA 3/1/1, Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire Library, Durham, NH, USA.
Acquisitions Information
These records were transferred to the University Library for storage prior to the establishment of the University Archives in 1992.
Collection Arrangement
Chronological.
Collection Contents
| Box 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Box 1, Folder 1 | undated | Charles H. Pettee, Abstracts from letters |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | 1890-1894 | Luella Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Unknown dates | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | 1883-1889 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | Jan.-July 1890 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 6 | Aug.-Sept. 1890 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 7 | Oct. 1890 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 8 | Nov. 1890 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 9 | Dec. 1890 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 10 | Jan. 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 11 | Feb. 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 12 | March 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 13 | April 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 14 | May 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 15 | June 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 16 | July 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 17 | Aug. 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 18 | Sept. 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 19 | Oct. 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 20 | Nov. 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 21 | Dec. 1891 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Jan. 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Feb. 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | March 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | April 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 5 | May 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 6 | June 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 7 | July 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 8 | Aug. 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 9 | Sept. 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 10 | Oct. 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 11 | Nov. 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3 | ||
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Dec. 1892 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Jan. 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 3 | Feb. 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 4 | March 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 5 | April 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | May 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | June 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 8 | July 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 9 | Aug. 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 10 | Sept. 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 11 | Oct. 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 12 | Nov. 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 13 | Dec. 1893 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 14 | Jan. 1894 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 15 | Feb.-June 1894 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 3, Folder 16 | 1895 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 4 | ||
| Box 4, Folder 1 | 1906-36 | Articles and speeches |
| Box 4, Folder 2 | 1918 | Lease with Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity |
| Box 4, Folder 3 | 1930 | Durham Spring Water Company |
| Box 4, Folder 4 | 1930 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 4, Folder 5 | 1931 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | 1933 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 4, Folder 7 | 1934 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 4, Folder 8 | 1935 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 4, Folder 9 | 1936 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 4, Folder 10 | 1937 | Charles H. Pettee Correspondence |
| Box 4, Folder 11 | 1937 | Durham Spring Water Company contract with the University of New Hampshire |
| Box 4, Folder 12 | 1938 | Death of Charles H. Pettee |
| Box 4, Folder 13 | 1938 | Correspondence to Mrs. Luella Elizabeth Pettee |
| Box 4, Folder 14 | 1961-1969 | Correspondence to Pettee children |
