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Academic Year, 1846-1847

 File — Drawer: 1-4, Folder: 30

Scope and Contents

1. James Madison Blanton’s (HSC Class of 1847) letter to “Barksdale,” dated May 29, 1849. 2. Receipt for a $100 certificate of scholarship paid by A.W. Millspaugh, Esq., of Richmond. 3. William T. Johnson’s (HSC Class of 1847) invitation to a “soiree” for the graduating class of 1846. 4. Philip S. Blanton’s (HSC Class of 1847) speech: Eulogy on virtues and services of General William Henry Harrison, dated April 1846. 5. Philip S. Blanton’s (HSC Class of 1847) speech: U.S. Patriotism, Revolutionary Struggle. 6. Philip S. Blanton’s (HSC Class of 1847) speech: Patriotism, 4th of July, dated July 4, 1847. 7. John H. Cocke’s certificate of scholarship in the amount of $100 along with a note regarding Cocke and HSC in the 1840’s.

Dates

  • Existence: 1846-1847

Access to materials:

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use upon request.

Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 48 Digital Image Scans

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Hampden-Sydney College
Walter M. Bortz III Library
P.O. Box 7
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943 United States
(434) 223-7225