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Martin, Wm. J. (William Joseph), 1830-1896. Collection, 1859-1905 [bulk 1859-1877], 1980.

Title: Collection, 1859-1905 [bulk 1859-1877], 1980.

Correspondence concerns letters written by Col. Martin discussing the University of North Carolina and his professional career. Bulk covers years from 1859-1877. Correspondence from J.W. Scott, William McGuffy, William Dimwiddie, and Asa Gray discuss teaching positions. Robert L. Dabney and W.S. Plumer letters refer to religious studies. Letters from Andrew Hepburn discuss Davidson College and the presidency of the college. Written from 1867 to 1869, they reflect on two men who later become presidents of Davidson College: Hepburn in 1877, and Martin in 1887. There is also a series of letters written from Davidson College including correspondence from Drury Lacy, discussing teaching positions. Letters from D.H. Hill also refer to teaching. There is correspondence with Martin's family, including letters written about Col. Martin after his death. One of these letters is from N.C. Governor R.B. Glenn describing his experiences as a student of Martin. There is also a small amount of biographical information, information about his family, a brief history of the 11th N.C. Regiment, and a few photographs. The oversize folder contains Col. Martin's diploma from the University of Virginia. Organized into the following series: Correspondence; Biographical material; History; Photographs; and Oversize.

ArchivalResource: 27 folders (1 box)

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