Folder 10 - 1857(4) - SC-000138, bulk: 1857
File
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
P.O. Box 7
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943 United States
(434) 223-7225
dion@hsc.edu
Hampden-Sydney College
Walter M. Bortz III Library
P.O. Box 7
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943 United States
(434) 223-7225
dion@hsc.edu