M. Martin papers, 1860-1880.

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M. Martin papers, 1860-1880.

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Letter, 29 Nov. 1860 (Columbia, S.C.), to [James] Lawson commenting on his recent book of poems sent by "our mutual friend, Dr. [William Gilmore] Simms," the difficulties of presiding over "The Female College" with her husband, William Henry Martin, reporting the prosperity the intitution enjoyed under "my husband's wise & prudent oversight," her inability to write poetry because of "toil & care," the political situation, sectional tensions and anticipation of secession, and the rumor that "Simms... will lay aside the pen for the sword... I still hope for peace." Two scrapbooks, 1860-1880 (compiled in Columbia, S.C.), consisting of articles, news, and poems including index and notes; second volume consists of Martin's autobiography re her membership in the Methodist Church; childhood in Scotland; immigration to the U.S.; family life; marriage to Rev. William Henry Martin; motherhood; religion; and thoughts about Biblical figures.

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Lawson, James, 1799-1880

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Editor, author, marine insurance executive; native of Glasgow, Scotland; arrived in New York City, 1815. From the description of James Lawson papers, 1826-1890. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 31061005 ...

Martin, M. (Margaret), 1807-1893

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Margaret Maxwell Martin was an author and resident of Columbia, S.C.; native of Scotland; wife of Methodist minister William Henry Martin (1807-1889); school mistress of Columbia Female College [later Columbia College]; Margaret Maxwell Martin published under her married name, Mrs. William Martin or as M. Martin; born, 12 July 1807; died, 27 Dec. 1893; buried at Washington Street Methodist Church (Columbia, S.C.) From the description of M. Martin papers, 1860-1880. (University of Sou...

Martin, W. (William), 1807?-1880

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Methodist minister of Columbia, S.C.; president of Columbia College, 1860-1865; husband of Margaret Maxwell Martin (1807-1893), who published books under her married name, Mrs. William Martin or as M. Martin. From the description of William Martin papers, 1807-1888. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 42576032 ...

Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870

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Author, poet, and editor of South Carolina. From the description of William Gilmore Simms papers, 1735-1987. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 766024802 South Carolina author. From the description of ALsS : Woodland, near Midway, S.C., to his publishers, Philadelphia, 1840-1843. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122525116 Poet and author. From the description of William Gilmore Simms correspondence, 1842-...

Columbia Female College (Columbia, S.C.)

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