Thomas Hume Papers, . 1777-1913

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Thomas Hume Papers, ., 1777-1913

Thomas Hume Papers, . 1777-1913

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Thomas Hume (1836-1912) was a Baptist clergyman of various locations in Virginia, and professor of English at the University of North Carolina, 1885-1912. The collection includes correspondence, sermons, class lecture materials, financial and legal papers, biographical and genealogical material, and other papers of Thomas Hume. Correspondence mainly consists of recommendations for Thomas Hume's appointment as professor of English language and literature at the University of North Carolina and expressions of sympathy to the family on his death. Other letters concern family, business, and church-related matters. Also included are volumes containing sketches of sermons, class lecture materials, and accounts of travel in Europe. Some financial accounts date from the late 18th century. Biographical material relates to Thomas Hume and his father, Thomas Hume (1812-1875). Genealogical material contains data on the Crocker, Gregory, Godwin, Borland, Baynham, and Hodges families.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection