Smith, Sara Henderson, 1812-1884
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1812 - 1884
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Charles T. Haigh papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0016
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a one volume diary and notebook kept
by VMI cadet Charles T. Haigh between 1862 and 1864. The volume provides insight into the life and concerns of a VMI cadet during the Civil War. It primarily contains poetry written by his classmates, as well as poetry by Sara Henderson Smith, the wife of VMI Superintendent, Francis H. Smith. The diary portion contains sparse entries for the period between March and May 1863. Included are occasional references to wartime cadet...
Diary and notebook, 1862-1864
Item
Scope and Contents
The diary and notebook provides insight into the life and concerns of a VMI cadet during the Civil War. It primarily contains poetry written by his classmates, as well as poetry by Sara Henderson Smith, the wife of VMI Superintendent, Francis H. Smith. The diary portion contains sparse entries for the period between March and May 1863. Included are occasional references to wartime cadet life, as well as a brief account of General Stonewall Jackson's wounding, death, and funeral in May 1863....
Diary and notebook, 1862-1864
Digital Image
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/563
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
John F. Early papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0012
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the letters and diary of cadet John F. Early (1830-1894), who attended VMI from 1848 to 1850. The one volume diary-notebook contains short and sporadic entries regarding daily routines and special events. The diary contains one of the earliest references to Superintendent Francis H. Smith as "Spex" (April 30, 1850). The diary also contains lists of cadets, room occupants, and poetry of Sara Henderson Smith ("The Old Gray Coat") and others. The five letters were...
Notebook, 1849-1851
Item
Scope and Contents
The notebook includes:
Accounts of Corps of Cadets trips to Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk and Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia
Cadet poetry and essays
Poetry by Sara Henderson Smith
Addresses delivered before the Cadet Dialectic Society (a literary and debating society)
Discussion of exams (1851) in English and natural philosophy
Account of "An Oyster Supper---A Frolic After Taps"
Account of "our last bible...
Philip C. Gibbs notebook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0106
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one notebook (approximately 145 pages) reflecting cadet life from 1848 to 1851. The notebook includes:
Accounts of Corps of Cadets trips to Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk and Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia
Cadet poetry and essays
Poetry by Sara Henderson Smith
Addresses delivered before the Cadet Dialectic Society (a literary and debating society)
Discussion of exams (1851) in English and natural...
Sara Henderson Smith collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0536
Scope and Contents
The collection contains three manuscript notebooks containing verse letters, poetry, notes, and a few newspaper clippings, bulk 1861-1865. One of the volumes is titled "Order Book, 9th Regiment Va. Volunteers, Craney Island"; on the endsheets of this book are glued original manuscript signatures of VMI faculty and others , apparently clipped from letters. The pages of this volume contain Sara's writings. A folder that contains Sara's writings on loose pages within the "Order Book" is also part...
Thomas J. Nottingham papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0017
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the diary (1883-1885) written by VMI cadet Thomas J. Nottingham. It contains a consistent record of the daily cadet routine as it existed during the mid- 1880s and is an excellent source for information about student life during that era. Included are specific references to the following:
Recitations
Fights
Dress parade
The Dialectic Society (a student debating society)
YMCA
Girls
Baseball and football...
William J. Hubard notebook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0014
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a one volume notebook compiled in 1862 by VMI cadet William J. Hubard. The bulk of the volume contains poetry and mementos. There are also two diary entries. The poetry includes The Six Plebes and The Old Gray Coat by Sara Henderson Smith, and several poems attributed to cadets Edward A. Rhodes, John F. Hanna, and Benjamin F. Bishop. Subjects of the verses are VMI life and regulations, including many references to faculty members (Francis H. Smith, Raleigh Colston,...
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