Papers, 1821-1956, 1821-1856.

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Papers, 1821-1956, 1821-1856.

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Papers, 1821-1956, of and concerning Adam Empie, the president of the College of William and Mary and his family. Includes account book, 1829-1831,of Adam Empie and copy of his will as well as four letters, n.d., from Sarah Moore Grimké to Anna Eliza (Wright) Empie as well as a commonplace book, n.d.; poems; engravings; flower illustrations, sketches and silhouettes; and prayers.

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Grimké, Sarah Moore, 1792-1873

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Even though Sarah Moore Grimké was shy, she often spoke in front of large crowds with her sister Angelina. The two sisters became the first women to speak in front of a state legislature as representatives of the American Anti-Slavery Society. They also became active writers and speakers for women’s rights. Their ideas were so different from most of the ideas in the community that people burned their writings and angry mobs protested their speeches. However, Grimké and her sister would not let t...

College of William and Mary.

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Empie, Adam, 1785-1860

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Adam Empie was born 5 September 1785 in Schenectady, N. Y. He was educated at Union College, Schenectady. He served St. George's Church, Hempstead,Long Island and St. James Parish, Wilmington. He was chaplain and professor at United States Military Academy. He was president of the College of William and Mary, 1827-1836. He resigned to be rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Richmond. From the description of Papers, 1821-1956, 1821-1856. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat reco...

Empie, Anna Eliza Wright, Mrs.

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