Civil war; United States; Teachers; Education; Union City (Tenn.); La Grange (Tenn.); Oxford (Miss.); Webb, Matilda Ann, 1832-1913
Letter to ''Lit'' (Matilda Ann Boyd Webb) from her cousin, Mattie A. Boyd, and Sophie Boyd Hays. Mattie is visiting Sophie, her school term in Oxford having just ended. Mattie writes that most of the young men are gone from town, and that...
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson); 1822-1885;Civil War;Politicians Presidents;Politics and government;Generals
The Chronology of Ulysses S. Grant's life is extracted from the 31 volumes of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant and is presented here as a full-length time line of Grant's life.
The address from President Stephen D. Lee regarding the opening of A and M College on October 6, 1880. Includes information regarding classes, board, fees, etc. October 6, 1880.
W. H. Magruder sends a report suggesting some changes at the college. For instance, for preparatory students he suggests they be taught additional animal science classes and that they all be required to go to a study hall along with the weak...
B. M. Walker and committee suggest that the college adopt the plan for the junior and senior classes. They also suggest that the recitation period be shortened to 55 minutes and that chapel exercises be put at the close of the second hour. November...
W. H. Magruder on behalf of the committee sends a report suggesting that there be a hour limit for students competing for a scholarship. They also write that they cannot think of any work at the college that would be suitable for the women who...
R. C. King, the college's secretary, writes to Lee explaining why he has not turned in the financial report for the college yet. He explains that the reason is that student labor over the holidays was not turned in until late and he also notes...
In a series of letters between J. J. Yeates and R. C. King they discuss the fact that the farm department is behind $130.64 in paying Yates. King then writes to the head of the farm department, J. H. Connell, admonishing him for spending that money...
H. M. Street writes regarding a payment he just received and writes about a horse that he thinks is necessary for the college to keep to be able to give the farm proper attention. October 25, 1888.
In two letters, between R. C. King and S. D. Lee, they discuss the issue that some of the department heads at the college are purchasing things on the college's account that have not been cleared by anyone. He draws attention to the fact that the...
A series of letters regarding the butter coming from A and M College. The first letter written by E. F. DelBondio notes that they would not like anymore butter shipped to them because it is too sticky and has a strange taste. Connell then tries to...
In a series of letters, beginning with the discussion of extensive student labor being charged to the college and mistakes made in that report then leading into other letters sent by Lee and King regarding Connell and unapproved purchases he has...
Francis Burkin writes to Lee regarding a dispute going on between some roommates over the furniture in their room. She writes that she believes the boys have been ripped off by the college representative and that he should be punished for his...
