Morton-Holladay family papers, 1848-1916.

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Holladay, Lewis Littlepage, 1806-1869. Morton-Holladay family papers, 1848-1916.

Morton-Holladay family papers, 1848-1916.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36587205

Collection is largely letters written between various family members, especially, Lewis Littlepage Holladay and his wife, Nannie E. (Morton) Holladay. The earlier part of the collection is mainly letters written to her by cousins and possibly some friends. In the 1840s and 1850s, Nannie and her correspondents wrote of romance, marriage, and activities. Later letters were courtship letters written by Lewis to Nannie from Hampden-Sydney College, where he taught, and also letters he wrote while travelling on business. There is a letter from a cousin, Rick Morton, detailing experiences in Brazil. Other correspondents include another Hampden-Sydney colleague, Walter Blair; the Lewis' daughter, Littlepage (Pagie) who travelled to China; Dr. Waller Morton Holladay; and Charles S. Venable of the University of Virginia.

594 items.

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