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Folder 22 - 1868(3) - SC000138, bulk: 1868

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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 1868

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 Aunt" from Betty I. [Abert] Dated: Jan 30 1868 2 - Letter to Maggie Re. Dickinson from Frannie with envelope intact Dated: Jan 31 1868 3 - Two letters on one paper to Margaret Venable with envelope intact - First from S. R. White, second from Margaret's niece Sally H. White Dated: April 15 1868

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Hampden-Sydney College
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Hampden-Sydney VA 23943 United States
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