Folder 12 - 1860(3) - SC-000138, bulk: 1860
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 1860
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 "My Dear Mother," unsure of sender as end of letter is missing
Dated: March 17 1860
2 - Letter to "My Dear Friend" from G. M. Watkins
Dated: April 12 1860
3 - Letter to Peg, unsure of sender, may be missing the end as there is no signoff
Dated: hole in letter where month is but 28th 1860 is legible
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