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Folder 10 - 1857(4) - SC-000138, bulk: 1857

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Margaret Venable (nee Dickinson) letters contains correspondence relating to familial matters and social information from 1833-1918. Some of the topics discussed include schooling at Hampden-Sydney College, the Civil War, courtships, weddings, new children, and deaths. Not included in the collection are specific details about the Civil War or specifics about classes Hampden-Sydney College.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1857

Access

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: 1 Boxes (48 folders within)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

1 - Letter to Margie from Louisa Dated: June 10th 1857 2 - Half letter that was torn, only able to date Dated: Aug 10th 1857 3 - Letter from Betsy Gaines to her cousin Margaret M. Venable with envelope intact Dated: Oct 19 1857 4 - Letter to "Cousin Mary Lou," unsure of sender, possibly a Margaret Venable Dated: Nov. 4 1857

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Hampden-Sydney College
Walter M. Bortz III Library
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Hampden-Sydney VA 23943 United States
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