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Folder 24 - 1870(4) - SC000138 (1st half of Oct condolences), bulk: 1870-10

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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 1870-10

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 Maggie Venable from brother-in-law W. P. Dickinson w/ envelope intact Dated: Oct 8 1870 2 - Two letters in one envelope (intact) to Margaret Venable Dated: Oct 8 1870 - from [Eda] Dated: Oct 11 1870 - from LKH 3 - Letter to Mag from E.C.A. in envelope (intact) addressed to Henry C. Alexander Dated: Oct 10 1870 4 - Letters to Margaret Venable from N. C. Carrington with envelope intact Dated: Oct 11 1870

Repository Details

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

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