John Gadsden papers, 1852-1902.

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John Gadsden papers, 1852-1902.

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Papers consist of correspondence and other items. Correspondence includes family letters from Thomas Gadsden, cousin Jonathan Gadsden, and others to John Gadsden at the College of Saint James (Maryland), the High School of Charleston (S.C.), and the Holy Communion Church Institute in Charleston (S.C.) regarding family matters, education, religion, politics, and other concerns. There is also a letter (1865) from Thomas Gadsden in Charleston (S.C.) to "Jane" concerning conditions in Charleston and the plights of many families there just after the Civil War. In addition, there are many letters to John Gadsden at the Institute from the parents of his students, who came from all over South Carolina (Bluffton, Orangeburg, Anderson, Spartanburg, and elsewhere) as well as places such as Pennsylvania, Florida, and Alabama. Also included is John Gadsden's personal and professional correspondence with Anthony Toomer Porter, Bishop Howe, Nathaniel Russell Middleton, and many others. "Notes from a War Diary" (n.d.) contains excerpts from a Civil War diary (1864-1865) kept by John Gadsden concerning wartime events and conditions in Charleston (S.C.); transcribed and annotated by his son W.H. Gadsden. Also included are printed materials, memorabilia, and a scrapbook containing obituaries of John Gadsden.

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South Carolina Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7386361

South Carolina Historical Society

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Howe, William Bell White, 1823-1894

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Gadsden, John, 1833-1902.

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Episcopal minister, principal of the Holy Communion Church Institute (Charleston, S.C.), and resident of Summerville, S.C. Gadsden served as principal of the Institute (later known as the Porter Military Academy) from its founding in 1867 to 1885. He was the son of Rev. Philip Gadsden (1798-1870). John Gadsden married Julia Emma Boyle, and his son was John Blacklock Gadsden. From the description of John Gadsden papers, 1852-1902. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat reco...

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Gadsden, Thomas, 1796-1871.

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