Hiram Corson

1828–1911 (age 83)

Professor

Biography

Hiram Corson, born in 1828, brought a luminous intellect to his students and colleagues as a professor of literature. At a time when higher learning was expanding, he offered rigorous scholarship paired with an unmistakable kindness, shaping the minds of those who studied under him.

He published works that deepened appreciation for English letters and remained a patient mentor whose encouragement inspired others to pursue learning with confidence. His legacy endures in the traditions of thoughtful inquiry and respect for the humanities.