Folder 14 - 1861(4) - SC000138, bulk: 1861
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 1861
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 sister from William P. Dickinson
Dated: Feb 11 1861
2 - Letter to sister (Maggie Venable) from William P. Dickinson with envelope intact
Dated: Nov 7 1861
3 - Letter to "My dear Friend" from unknown sender
Dated: May 27 1861
4 - Letter to Mag from Aunt Maggie
Dated: July 25 1861
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