Folder 36 - 1876(3) - SC000138, bulk: 1876
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 1876
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 with unknown sender and unknown recipient
Dated: Jan of 1876
2 - Letter to cousin Margaret Venable from E.C.A with envelope intact
Dated: Jan 8 1876
3 - Two letters addressed to 'love' and 'dearly beloved' in one envelope (intact) addressed to M. M. Venable from unknown sender
Dated: Jan 13 1876 (Love) and Feb 1 1876 (beloved)
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