Papers, 1802-1918 ; (bulk 1832-1918).

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Papers, 1802-1918 ; (bulk 1832-1918).

Correspondence, account books, class notes, printed matter, and other items, relating to Ramsey's student days at Hampden-Sydney College and the University of Virginia, his teaching and administrative career at various southern colleges, and other matters. Includes papers of Ramsey's father, James Beverlin Ramsey, concerning the Presbyterian Church in Virginia, especially Lynchburg, and his activities with the Choctaw Indians in Arkansas; and papers of his mother, Sabra S. Tracy Ramsey, dealing with her work at Lynchburg Female Academy, her marriage to James Ramsey, and education in Virginia after the Civil War.

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Hampden-Sydney College

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Hampden-Sydney College is a liberal arts college for men located in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. Founded in 1775, Hampden-Sydney is the 10th oldest college in the United States and one of only three four-year, all-men's liberal arts colleges in the United States. From the guide to the Lottery Ticket, 1777, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) ...

Ramsey, James B. (James Beverlin), 1814-1871

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Ramsey, Sabra S. Tracy, d. 1885.

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University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...

Ramsey, George Junkin, 1857-1928.

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Educator. From the description of Papers, 1802-1918 ; (bulk 1832-1918). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20121111 ...

Lynchburg Female Academy (Va.)

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