Jennie Whitley Congleton Papers, 1883-1885
(Manuscript Collection #462)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | Jennie Whitley Congleton Papers |
| Creator: | Congleton, Jennie Whitley |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Abstract: | Papers (1883-1885) including correspondence, autograph book, school essays, signature of classmates, school activities, etc. |
| Extent: | 0.11 Cubic feet, 11 items , including correspondence, an autograph book, and miscellaneous. |
Administrative Information
Accessions Information
January 10, 1983, 11 items; Papers of Beaufort County resident (1883-1885), including correspondence, an autograph book, and miscellaneous. Gift of Mr. J. B. Congleton, Jr., Stokes, N.C.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Copyright Notice
Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Preferred Citation
Jennie Whitley Congleton Papers (#462), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Acquisition Information
- Gift of Mr. J. B. Congleton, Jr.
Processing Information
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Processed by M. Quintanilla, May 1988
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Encoded by Apex Data Services
Biographical / Historical Note
Jennie Whitley attended the Staunton Female Seminary in Staunton, Virginia, where she graduated in 1885.
Description
Her letters (1883-1885) were written to her brother in her native Pantego, N.C., (Beaufort County) and tell of school activities and her life at the seminary.
Also contained are an autograph book, with the signatures of her classmates, and two school essays concerning adversity and memory.
Subject Headings
Personal/Family name
Corporate name
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