Letter, 1853

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Letter, 1853

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Letter, signed by Ewing and written to his parents, April 1853. The letter describes the courses taken by Ewing, the price of books, the challenges of his studies and the college's president, Braxton Craven.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Craven, B. (Braxton), 1822-1882

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Braxton Craven served as an administrator and educator during the nineteenth century evolution of Trinity College in Randolph County, N.C. Craven was Principal of Union Institute (1842-1851), President of Normal College (1851-1859), and President of Trinity College (1859-1863, 1866-1882). In addition, Craven actively participated in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and the Order of the Masons in North Carolina. From the description of Braxton Craven papers, 1839-1882. (Duke Univ...

Normal College (Randolph Cty., N.C.).

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Ewing, W. Thomas H.

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W. Thomas H. Ewing attended Normal College in Randolph County, North Carolina. In the College's catalog, he is listed as being from Macedonia [Ga.], under the "preparatory and irregular" students. His is also listed in the 1857-1858 catalog as a freshman but that is the last mention of him. From the description of Letter, 1853 (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 370384343 ...