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Allen A. Scott letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Allen A. Scott letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Allen A. Scott was a former slave who studied under Martha Schofield and went on to attend Lincoln University. Thanks Schofield for the Christmas presents and requests a photograph of her. Discusses the end of term and his stay at Lincoln University over Christmas vacation. Sends love from Obanyon.
Date:
1870-12-30
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Elizabeth Yarnall letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Elizabeth Yarnall letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Yarnall was Martha's Schofield's co-teacher in South Carolina in 1867. Discusses recent events and news concerning family/friends. Describes her recovering mental/physical health after the death of someone named Sallie. Requests details about Schofield's life and work in South Carolina and comments on Southern politics.
Date:
1871-01-09
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
W.A. Helsell letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
W.A. Helsell letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Responds to a letter by Martha Schofield published in the New York Herald Tribune (15 November 1876) describing the violence southern whites committed on African Americans. Asks Schofield to confirm the facts given in the letter "purporting" to be from her. Says that Northeners have a difficult time understanding conditions in the South.
Date:
1876-12-11
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Jeremiah Waterman letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Jeremiah Waterman letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Jeremiah Waterman (1820-1895) has received notice that Schofield received the barrels of books, etc., that his son Charles Waterman sent her. The items were likely sent to Schofield after her letters describing the social conditions of African Americans in South Carolina were published by the New York Herald Tribune. Waterman reacts to Schofield's published letters and requests that she write a letter to his son who is currently traveling in Europe.
Date:
1877-01-13
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Pinkney Bone letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Pinkney Bone letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Responds to a letter by Martha Schofield published in the New York Herald Tribune (15 November 1876) describing the violence southern whites committed on African Americans, including the Ellenton riot. Asks for a response from Schofield to convince his Democratic friends that the letter was genuine and not "a mear [sic] Lectionearing Scheem." Describes his time fighting in South Carolina during the Civil War; believed his lack of injury was a sign of divine protection and favor.
Date:
1876-11-26
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Cristina White letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Cristina White letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Responds to a letter by Martha Schofield published in the New York Herald Tribune (15 November 1876) describing the violence southern whites committed on African Americans, including the Ellenton riot. Says that she believes Schofield's letter, even though some Democrats say the stories of violence are false. Asks for a response for Schofield so that she can convince the Democrats.
Date:
1876-11-26
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Edward L. Deane letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Edward L. Deane letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
E. L. Deane was a Freedmen's Bureau agent who was the Superintendent of Education in South Carolina around 1870. Instructs Schofield to request an appropriation of $1000 from General Howard in order to build a school house in Aiken, South Carolina. Advises her not to mention the "[Methodist Episcopal] Church fiasco."
Date:
1870-03-12
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Robert R. Corson letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Robert R. Corson letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Written on "Penn'a Freedmen's Relief Association" stationery. Corson, Corresponding Secretary for the Association, informs Schofield that the Association has decided to end the school year for her school on Wadmalaw Island on July 1st. They will provide funds for her to return home if needed.
Date:
1866-06-13
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland letter fragment
Title:
Emily Howland letter fragment
Description:
Undated fragment. Discusses a farmer who was Howland's neighbor in Northumberland County, Virginia.
Date:
1866-1867
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland drawing
Title:
Emily Howland drawing
Description:
Line drawing, likely created by Emily Howland, captioned "General Meade's headquarters and camp." In the foreground a figure stands in a fenced-in area containing a laundry line. Many tents are visible in the background.
Date:
1865-06-08
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
James E. Roads letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
James E. Roads letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
James E. Rhoads was the corresponding secretary of the Pennsylvania Freedmen's Relief Association. Reports that Schofield has been appointed as a teacher by the Association and that her desire to work in the South will be taken into consideration.
Date:
1865-07-05
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College

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