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1884 August 13, Magnolia, to My dear little Anna
Title:
1884 August 13, to My dear little Anna
Date:
1884-08-13
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
1895 September 1, Awbury, to Dear Wife
Title:
1895 September 1, to Dear Wife
Date:
1895-09-01
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
1883 August 30, Awbury, to Anna
Title:
1883 August 30, to Anna
Date:
1883-08-30
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
Martha Schofield letter to her sisters
Title:
Martha Schofield letter to her sisters
Description:
Gives her first impressions of Mrs. Sprague, the new principal of the Schofield School, who has just arrived. Discusses her activities since her recent arrival in Aiken. Mentions that a cotton gin recently burned down. Describes the effects that the 1886 Charleston earthquake and its continued aftershocks have had on the population and on physical structures; passes on stories from her friends. Says nothing in her house was broken by the quake. Briefly remarks on getting references from potential boarders.
Date:
1886-10-10
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Martha Schofield diary, 1885-1888
Title:
Martha Schofield diary, 1885-1888
Description:
Bound book titled "Memorandum" containing various notes written by Martha Schofield. Includes recorded experiences from former slaves, her detailed account of the 1886 earthquake, cooking recipes, measurements of the Statue of Liberty, and quotes. Enclosed calling cards and newspaper clippings of poems have been scanned at the end.
Date:
1885-1888
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College