He knew pioneers in higher education ranging from scientist Gay - Lussac to statesman Calhoun .
Thomas G. Clemson was privileged to excel in an era that higher education and particularly scientific and agricultural studies were in its infancy in the United States .
Thomas G. Clemson knew pioneers in higher education ranging from scientist Gay - Lussac to statesman Calhoun .
Thomas G. Clemson was privileged to excel in an era that higher education and particularly scientific and agricultural studies were in its infancy in the United States .