Richard Jennings Gaines CorrespondenceWLU.Coll.0081

Richard Jennings Gaines CorrespondenceWLU.Coll.0081


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Repository
Washington and Lee University, James G. Leyburn Library Special Collections and Archives
Identification
WLU.Coll.0081
Title
Richard Jennings Gaines Correspondence 1819
Quantity
2 Item, 1 folder
source
Pease, Natalie S.
Creator
Dennis, William H.
Creator
Gaines, Richard Jennings
Language
English .

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

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Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Natalie S. Pease, 1977.


Biographical / Historical

Richard Jennings Gaines was a member of the class of 1819 at Washington College.

Scope and Contents

This letter is written to William H. Dennis describing the girls and outings in Rockbridge County and the attraction of the study of astronomy.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Astronomy
  • College Students
  • College Students -- Social life and customs
  • Correspondence
  • Dating (Social customs)
  • Pease, Natalie S.
  • Virginia -- Rockbridge County
  • Washington College (Lexington, Va.)

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Dennis, William H.
  • Gaines, Richard Jennings
  • Pease, Natalie S.