Folder 23 - 1870(5) - SC000138 (prior to Sept 26), bulk: 1870
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 1870
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 unknown recipient with potentially multiple senders
Dated: Jan 25 1870
2 - Letter to Margaret from H. C. Alexander with envelope intact
Dated: June 25 1870
3 - Letter to Margaret M. Venable from H. C. Alexander with envelope intact
Dated: Aug 6 1870
4 - Letter to Miss M. M. Venable 'Peg' from [cousin] with envelope intact
Dated: Aug 12 1870
5 - Letter to Margaret M. Venable 'Peg' from unknown sender with envelope intact
Dated: Sept 26 1870
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