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| RG 30/202 -
George Athearn Adams (1821-1903) |
| Scope and Content |
| The 13 folders primarily consist of the correspondence between George A. Adams and Emily M. (Higgins) Adams, dating from 1846 to 1858. These letters document their courtship. Letters written by Emily also nicely document the reading habits of a young lady or the development of her mental culture as well as her socio-religious views. One letter (Nov. 27, 1851) makes reference to her decision not to join the Antislavery Society in Rochester, and several others offer glimpses into her attitudes towards black Americans. A second letter (March 19, 1852) addressed "To my Sabbath School Class" in Rockville, Indiana, reveals Emily's deep-seated religious commitment. In the file "Letters from Classmates and Professors" are to be found letters from Lucy Stone and Almon Mack. |
| Series Descriptions |
| This finding guide does not provide series descriptions. |
| Provenance |
| This collection was received in one accession in 1989. |
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