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Folder 34 - 1875(4) - SC000138, bulk: 1875

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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 1875

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 Robbie from E.C.A. Dated: March 9 1875 2 - Letter to 'Cousin' from E.C. Alexander Dated: March 29 1875 3 - Letter to Henry C. Alexander from E.C.A. (mother) with envelope intact Dated: April 16 1875 4 - Letter to cousin Mag from Alice Fitzgerald with envelope intact Dated: April 23 1875

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