It reopened in 1877 as the Kidder Institute and operated under the auspices of the Congregational Church of Missouri .
Thayer College was founded in 1871 and closed in 1876 .
Thayer College reopened in 1877 as the Kidder Institute and operated under the auspices of the Congregational Church of Missouri .
Thayer College was founded in 1871 and closed in 1876 .