Fifth Biographical Record of the Class of Fifty-Eight, Yale University, 1858–1908 This is a historical collection of Yale’s Class of 1858, detailing the lives and accomplishments of its graduates over fifty years. It offers a window into the personal and professional paths of the era, from classmates meeting to celebrate milestones to the memorials of those who passed away.
This edition compiles biographical sketches, class-meeting reports, and notes on family and career milestones. It also preserves the sense of a lifelong Yale fellowship, spanning official records, personal recollections, and institutional pride.
- Biographical records of graduates and non-graduates, including life events and notable positions.
- Summaries of class meetings held in 1898, 1901, 1903, and 1908, with anecdotes and reminiscences.
- Notes on marriages, offspring, and professional achievements, plus memorials and honors.
- Statistical data and sequences of deaths, giving a portrait of the class over time.
Ideal for readers of Yale history, alumni researchers, and anyone interested in biographical records from the late 19th to early 20th century.