Baldwin (Cyrus Grandison) Papers

Biographical Note

In 1890, Reverend Cyrus Grandison Baldwin, of the Congregational Church, was the first official president of Pomona College. Baldwin graduated from Oberlin College in 1873 and completed his seminary degree from Andover Theological Seminary to study for the ministry. After completing his seminary work he was hired at Ripon College as a professor of Latin until he was elected president of Pomona College in 1890.

From the guide to the Cyrus Grandison Baldwin Papers, 1890-1899, (Claremont Colleges. Honnold/Mudd Library.)