Stephenson family papers, 1833-1933.

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Stephenson family papers, 1833-1933.

Papers consist of Nathaniel Wright Stephenson's writings, correspondence (with Lancelot Minor Harris, among others), lecture notes, diaries, artwork, and miscellaneous items; correspondence (1888-1920) of Martha Stephenson; business records and correspondence (1845-1895) of Reuben [Henry] Stephenson; a Wright family genealogy; correspondence of various Stephenson family members and acquaintances; diaries and journals of Wright and Stephenson family members; a book of sermons (n.d.); photographs of Stephenson family members taken in Charleston, South Carolina and western Europe; and miscellaneous items. Nathaniel Wright Stephenson's writings consist of drafts of his historical works, novels, plays, and an autobiography.

28 boxes (12.5 linear ft.)

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Stephenson, Martha Washburn, 1820-1909

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Stephenson family.

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Stephenson, Reuben

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Wright family.

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Stephenson, Nathaniel W. (Nathaniel Wright), 1867-1935

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Educator, historian, journalist, and writer. Stephenson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Reuben Henry and Louisa Wright Stephenson. He became a professor of history and economics at the College of Charleston (Charleston, S.C.) in 1902. Stephenson was the author of numerous historical works and novels. His wife was Martha Stephenson. From the description of Stephenson family papers, 1833-1933. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 31740948 ...

Harris, Lancelot Minor, 1868-1941

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Professor of English at the College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina for 43 years. Lancelot Minor Harris's father was a professor at the University of Virginia. Harris graduated from Washington and Lee in 1888, then taught Latin at Tulane High School in New Orleans for a year before returning to Washington and Lee to teach German and Latin. While working on his Ph. D. at Johns Hopkins University, Harris became an instructor of English at Indiana University. Upon graduating Harris accept...