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Folder 25 - 1870(4) - SC-000138 (2nd 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 Margaret Venable from Cousin Sarah with envelope intact Dated: Oct 11 1870 2 - Letter to Margaret Venable from sister Patti H. Venable with envelope intact Dated: Oct 11 1970 3 - Letter to H. C. Alexander from mother, E.C.A with envelope intact - mentions letter 3 of folder 24 Dated: Oct 12 1870 4 - Letter to Margaret M. Venable from Thos [Flournay] with envelope intact Dated: Oct 20 1870

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Hampden-Sydney College
Walter M. Bortz III Library
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Hampden-Sydney VA 23943 United States
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