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Special Collections Research Center
William & Mary Special Collections Research CenterEarl Gregg Swem Library
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Williamsburg, Virginia
Business Number: 757-221-3090
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Finding Aid Authors: Peter Klicker, SCRC Staff.
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use:
Before publishing or quoting from the memoir, please contact the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Preferred Citation:
Minnie A. Hill Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
Purchase, 2007.
Processing Information:
Processing and finding aid completed by Peter Klicker, SCRC staff, in 2010.
Biographical Information:
Minnie A. Hill began her tenure at the National Freedman's Relief Association in 1865, receiving her initial commission to serve as a teacher in Petersburg, Virginia. It appears she previously taught at a school in Norfolk, Virginia. In 1866, the Freedman's Union Commission reappointed Hill to another one year term. In 1867, the Commission appointed Hill as principal of a school on Pocahontas Island in Petersburg, where she served until at least 1869. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of letters from supervisors or sponsors to Minnie A. Hill, a northern female teacher, who was in Norfolk and then Petersburg, Virginia teaching at freedmen's schools in the late 1860s.
Arrangement of Materials:
Items are arranged chronologically with each item housed in an individual folder within a larger collection folder.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- African Americans--Education--Virginia
- African Americans--Virginia--History--19th century
- Buffalo (N.Y.)
- Letters (correspondence)
- New York (N.Y.)
- Norfolk (Va.)--History--19th century
- Petersburg (Va.)--History--19th century
Container List
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 1 id29348
C.A. Bloomer, Buffalo, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place1865 March 13Scope and Contents
Responding to previous correspondence, pledge of assistance (books, papers, etc.), mention of compensation, description of church.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 2 id29345
P.A. Balcom Jr., Buffalo, NY, to Miss Hills, Norfolk, Va.1865 May 17Scope and Contents
Answering request for stationery, clothing and books; promise of assistance, words of encouragement.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 Folder: 1 Item: 3 id29445
W.G. Hawkins, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Norfolk, Va.1865 October 3Scope and Contents
Instructions for trip to New York.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 4 id29454
F.G. Shaw, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.1865 October 7Scope and Contents
Certificate of commission for NFRA, description of censure policy, rules and regulations.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 5 id29460
W.G. Hawkins, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.1866 February 8Scope and Contents
Instructions for shipping of clothing, discussion of appropriations, mentions need to consult with Barnes? on legal matter, requests reply, mentions need for M. Whiting? to consult the Committee.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 Folder: 1 Item: 6 id29461
C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place1866 September 22Scope and Contents
Notification of reappointment as teacher, instructions for trip to New York.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 7 id29462
F.G. Shaw, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place1866 October 1Scope and Contents
Certificate of commission for AFUC, one year appointment.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 8 id29463
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.1867 July 21Scope and Contents
Mentions invoice of materials sent to M.A. Hill for herself and Miss Hubbard, discusses W.G. Hawkins proposal for summer employment at "Rippen Hall" near Williamsburg.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 9 id29464
E.C. Estes, New York, NY1867 July 24Scope and Contents
Letter of recommendation for M.A. Hill.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 10 id29465
W.G. Hawkins, "Rippen Hall" York County Va., to M.A. Hill, no place1867 September 2Scope and Contents
Mention of recent visit/interview, discussion of possible land purchase and investment.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 11 id29466
C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place1867 September 17Scope and Contents
Notification of appointment as principal at Pocahontas Va., instructions for trip to New York.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 12 id29467
C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.1867 October 21Scope and Contents
Replying to previous correspondence, discussion of possible living arrangements, words of encouragement regarding upcoming school year.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 13 id29468
C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.1867 December 6Scope and Contents
Mentions correspondences with other teachers, expresses confidence in increase of funding.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 14 id29469
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.1868 January 11Scope and Contents
Discusses recent visit to school, mentions recent shipment of supplies (stationery, benches, desks, etc.) for new school building.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 15 id29470
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.1868 AprilScope and Contents
Letter accompanying check for $90 in compensation; $50 for M.A. Hill and $40 for Miss Spalding, discusses communication problem with Miss J.E.S.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 16 id29471
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.1868 June 13Scope and Contents
Letter accompanying check for $60; one months salary and two months rent, mentions correspondences with other teachers, provides instructions for shipment of readers and other school supplies, discusses possible shortage in funding.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 17 id29472
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.1868 July 3Scope and Contents
Letter accompanying check for $50, instructions for care of books, provides instructions for Miss Fanny regarding shipment of books, discussion of personal matters.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 18 id29473
J.W. Turner, Petersburg, Va., to M.A. Hill, no place1869 April 26Scope and Contents
Invitation to attend monthly meetings of Petersburg Public School Teachers' Association.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 19 id29474
E.C. Estes, no place, to M.A. Hill, no placeundatedScope and Contents
Responding to previous correspondence regarding billing issue, requests reply, expresses condolences over unspecified loss, discusses visit to another teacher's schools.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 20 id29475
E.C. Estes, no place, to M.A. Hill, no placeundatedScope and Contents
Explains shortage of contents in box, promises to compensate for deficiency.
- Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 57 folder: 1 Item: 21 id29476
E.C. Estes, no place, to M.A. Hill, no placeundatedScope and Contents
Responding to previous correspondence, discussion of common acquaintances and personal matters, description of potential trips, new address for future correspondences.