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Finding Aid Authors: Special Collections Staff and Anne Johnson.
Administrative Information
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Preferred Citation:
Lottie V. Clark Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
Purchase: 120 items from Richmond Antique Shop on 6 March 1940. Gift: 3 items of Emma Peters on 31 March 1998.
Processing Information:
Box and Folder List compiled by Kelsey Kavanagh and Zoe Weinstein, SCRC staff, from June through July 2011.
Scope and Contents
Papers of members of the Clark family of Amelia County, Virginia, dated 1849, 1889-1899, 1915. The collection consists primarily of letters written to Lottie V. Clark of Namozine, Amelia County, Virginia, by Anthelia Holt and other friends in Chesterfield County, Virginia, which discuss social, religious, and family matters, and Anthelia's work in a cotton mill. In addition, there are letters, invitations, and poems, 1849, 1890, and n.d., addressed to Martha Susan Clark and Missouri A. Clark; and Amelia County subpoena, n.d.; and two later business letters.
Accession Number 1998.02 added to collection.
Arrangement of Materials:
Organization: Organized into 3 series: Series 1. Lottie V. Clark correspondence; Series 2. Martha S. Clark and Missouri A. Clark correspondence; Series 3. Miscellaneous. Arrangement: All series are arranged chronologically.
Accession Number 1998.02 physically added to collection at end of box 2.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century
- Amelia County (Va.)--History--19th century
- Amelia County (Va.)--History--20th century
- Correspondence
- Cotton textile industry--Southern States
- Legal documents
- United States--Economic history
- United States--Religious History--Christianity
- Women--Virginia--Social life and customs
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Anthelia Holt
- Clark, Lottie V., fl. 1888-1895
- Clark, Martha Susan
- Clark, Missouri A.
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Amelia County (Va.)--History--19th century
- Amelia County (Va.)--History--20th century
Container List
This series consists primarily of letters written to Lottie V. Clark of Namozine, Amelia County, Virginia, by Anthelia Holt and other friends in Chesterfield County, Virginia, which discuss social, religious, and family matters, and Anthelia's work in a cotton mill. Letters, invitations, and poems addressed to Martha Susan Clark and Missouri A. Clark are also included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id91815
Box 11888 - 1892
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id91816
Lottie V. Clark correspondence1888
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id91822
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1888 July 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes in detail church "feast" where young women made matching ties and aprons, and young men had to find the young woman with an apron to match their tie; also describes upcoming social events.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id91823
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "My Dear Little Friend," Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1888 August 15Scope and Contents
Reports than an aunt and a cousin have died, and that there is a great deal of sickness; hopes to go up to the country in September.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id91824
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca P.O., Chesterfield County, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1888 October 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Has just returned from Crewe, Virginia, and has been going to church every night; discusses upcoming marriages and waiting on a couple; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id91825
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "Dear Little Friend," Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1888 November 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Begs her "Dear Little Friend" to visit her for Christmas, and describes the festivities planned; sends congratulations to her Uncle Dibbrel on his upcoming marriage.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id91826
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca P.O., Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine P.O., Virginia1888 December 14Scope and Contents
Describes upcoming social events; reports that she received a present of the book David Copperfield from a young man in Richmond; describes in detail her "winter suit."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id91822
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91817
Lottie V. Clark correspondence1889
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91827
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1889 January 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Complains of having a bad cold; discusses what a nice Christmas she had--"I never saw a single person drunk nor heard a single biddle"; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91828
"Annie," Anthelia T. Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1889 February 15Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes several outings with various young men; says she will be "coming up to Trinity Church one Sunday before long" and asks Lottie to meet her.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91829
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1889 March 25Scope and Contents
Asks why she has not written; describes a visit to the country; sends greetings to other members of her family. Includes a list of young women's names.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91830
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "Dear Friend," Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1889 April 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes her "holliday" spent in the country, including having five young men want to take her to church; gives details of an elopement and of a marriage between a sixty-five year old man and a young girl.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91831
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1889 May 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses the visit of a friend, Nora, who has made a "mash--he called tonight and is here now"; plans to visit in August; says she heard about the "mash he [Lottie's Uncle Junius] made week before last--tell him that he must not get married before I come up."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91832
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1889 July 17Scope and Contents
Complains of feeling poorly for several weeks; describes a five week work stoppage at the mill due to high water; gives details of the fourth of July picnic.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91833
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia to "Dearest Little Friend," Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1889 August 11Scope and Contents
Discusses upcoming picnic; describes a double wedding she attended; asks about Lottie's Uncle Junius and Dibbrel's wedding plans.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91834
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1889 September 13Scope and Contents
Talk of the mill stopping; talks about church meetings and upcoming marriages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91835
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie v. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1889 September 30Scope and Contents
Dated "Sep 31." Disappointed to report that the mill did not stop, and she is working until after seven o'clock every night, and on Saturday until four; describes a wedding between an "old widow and an old widdower."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91827
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id91818
Lottie V. Clark correspondence1890
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id92131
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1890 January 1Scope and Contents
Describes Christmas festivities; asks about her new brother; sends pictures of herself.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id92132
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1890 February 5Scope and Contents
Wants to know if the pictures arrived and why she has not written; reports that she has been ill with the "grippe."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id92133
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1890 February 28Scope and Contents
Expresses the desire to attend school, and is happy that Lottie is able to go to school; describes the school and the new preacher.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id92134
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1890 March 14Scope and Contents
Expresses sympathy at the death of Charlie [Lottie's cousin?]; says she is happy to be working ten hours again so that she is home by five o'clock; says that she must stay up with one of her cousin's little girls who was badly burnt.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id92135
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1890 April 11Scope and Contents
Has been caring for a cousin sick with pneumonia; went fishing over her holiday; asks about April Fool's Day.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id92137
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1890 May 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Asks about "trying fortune" on May 1; glad to hear Lottie's uncles are now in charge of the post office; talks about the "protracted[?] meeting" on Sunday and other church services.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id92139
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1890 May 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes the "gracious revival" with "one hundred converts"; asks about Uncle Dibbrel's wedding plans.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id92140
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1890 July 18Scope and Contents
Reports sad news that her oldest brother has been killed in a railroad accident.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id92142
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1890 August 18Scope and Contents
Is working half-time and would like to come up for a visit.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id92131
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id91819
Lottie V. Clark correspondence1891
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92145
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "My Dear Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 April 29Scope and Contents
Describes a recent wedding; talks of the "protracted[?] meeting" at church.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92146
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "Dear Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 May 20Scope and Contents
Reports on sickness and recent deaths in the area.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92147
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 June 23Scope and Contents
Thanks Lottie for showing her such a good time during her visit; expresses dismay that Mr. Bridgewater, whose "wife was buried just five weeks ago," is getting married next week.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92148
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "Ever Dear Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 July 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Complains of feeling sick; discusses the young men at various social events, and states that she "would not give the snap of my finger for all the men I saw yesterday--if I can't see the one I want to see I don't care to see anyone"; describes a new dress and some quilts she is making.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92149
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "My Own Darling" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 July 12Scope and Contents
Reports that Lottie's Uncle Scott and grandfather have been to Matoaca for a visit; discusses mutual friends and acquaintances.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92151
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 July 28Scope and Contents
Happy to hear she is coming for a visit; talks about making wine and apple cider.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92153
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 August 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Talks of "feast" Saturday night and "childrens day"; asks about camp meeting; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92155
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 August 18Scope and Contents
Talks of working on her quilt and being teased about plans to marry; tells of upcoming church picnic; sorry to hear of illness of Lottie's grandfather.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92156
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "My Dearest Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 August 31Scope and Contents
Happy to have received Lottie's picture; sends condolences on death of Lottie's grandfather; discusses mutual friends; talks about running five to six looms at the mill.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92157
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 September 24Scope and Contents
Has quilted two quilts, and has two more to quilt; is getting ready for the fair in Richmond.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92159
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 October 4Scope and Contents
Complains of being sick; hopes that she and her family have decided to become Christians following the meeting; discusses the weekend events; is sending a scrapbook to her; glad to hear of several people who had joined the church.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92160
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "Dearest Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 November 1Scope and Contents
Discusses managing the household while her parents were gone; describes the fair [in Richmond]; describes a shopping trip to Petersburg; reports that a cousin has died; probably will not be able to visit at Christmas.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92162
Susie M. Eudaily, Drakes Branch, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 November 6Scope and Contents
Hopes to visit again soon; discusses a recent marriage and baptizing.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92164
Susie M. Eudaily, Drakes Branch, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 November 26Scope and Contents
Complains of everyone having colds; hopes to visit at Christmas time.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92165
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 November 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Has been running six looms at the mill; invites her down for Christmas; describes a quilting with "plenty of music and singing"; says they have plenty of meat now that "Pa" has had his hogs killed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92166
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1891 December 22Scope and Contents
Reports that their mail carrier had died; says there is a lot of sickness; hopes Lottie will enjoy the "Sugar Stew."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id92145
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id91820
Lottie V. Clark correspondence1892 January-June
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92169
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 January 10Scope and Contents
Everyone has been sick; describes Christmas and the many visitors.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92170
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 February 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes a candy party; complains that she "was disappointed last Saturday and Sunday my fellow did not come"; has been making pillow cases.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92173
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 February 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Reports they have a lot of sickness; the tinners have been tinning their house; her "fellow" came by on Sunday; describes a wedding that "did not come off."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92174
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 February 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Had to work until seven o'clock; went to church the night before and heard a "beautiful sermon"; hopes to be able "to go up in Chesterfield," Virginia, for the weekend.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92176
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 March 2Scope and Contents
Writes that she is sorry to hear that Lottie's Uncle Dibbrel was burned; complains of a lot of sickness; describes a party in the country.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92177
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 March 8Scope and Contents
Describes purchases from a trip to town; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92180
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 March 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes a trip to the country; claims she will never marry as "my fellow has gone back on me"; invites her down for the "protracted[?] meeting"; plans to visit her if the mill stops during the summer; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92185
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 April 11Scope and Contents
Complains of feeling ill; talks of recent and upcoming marriages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92182
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 April 19Scope and Contents
Has been sick all week; asks about various friends and family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92187
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 April 25Scope and Contents
Reports that a cousin, Willie Holt, has died, possibly from typhoid fever; talks of the church meeting and the converts they have had.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92188
Susan M. Eudaily, Drakes Branch, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 May 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Sends best wishes to "the bride ang [sic] groom" [Lottie's uncle and his wife]; is afraid she will not be able to visit in the summer.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92190
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "My Darling" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 June 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes a weekend in the country; claims that her Uncle Edd was "craisy with whiskey when Willie died" but he has gotten better now; talks of mutual friends.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92192
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "My Dear Friend" Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 June 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Has been busy with a sick friend who died of "conjestion [sic] on the brain"; invites her down for the 4th of July.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92193
Susie M. Eudaily, Charlotte Co., Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Amelia County, Virginia1892 June 29Scope and Contents
Both she and her family have been very sick.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id92169
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id91821
Lottie V. Clark correspondence1892 July-December
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id92200
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to "My Dear Friend," Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 July 14Scope and Contents
Describes the Fourth of July picnics and all the company they have had.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id92201
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 August 19Scope and Contents
Has been sick and unable to work, so has gone to stay with a cousin; asks about friends and family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id92202
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 September 12Scope and Contents
Went to a picnic and had a splendid time, but upon her return learned that a cousin had been killed at the railroad; would like to quit working at the mill; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id92203
Susie M. Eudaily, Drakes Branch, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 September 12Scope and Contents
Talks about the church meeting and the 90 conversions; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id92204
Susie M. Eudaily, Drakes Branch, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 September 29Scope and Contents
Discusses mutual friends.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id92205
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 October 4Scope and Contents
Reports there is much sickness and death in the area; asks about Lottie's new beau; talks about the three fellows she and her two sisters[?] go around with; plans on quilting a new quilt.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id92206
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 December 5Scope and Contents
Describes visit of friends from Petersburg, VA; talks of upcoming marriages; invites her and her family down for Christmas.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id92208
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1892 December 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes the many visitors and social events that have kept her busy; gives details of a wedding; talks of various young men; reports that a cousin has died--"I never felt as sorry for any boddy [sic] in my life as I did for his sweetheart--it seemed like her heart would break when she looked at him for the last time"; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id92200
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id91816
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 id92210
Box 21849-1915
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92211
Lottie V. Clark correspondence1893
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92215
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 January 10Scope and Contents
Complains of being lonely since her visit; plans to come up and visit; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92218
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 January 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes a "sugar stew--I stewed the sugar Wednesday night and pulled it and last night she had her party"; complains of the snow and the cold; discusses an upcoming wedding.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92219
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 February 7Scope and Contents
Describes various parties and a wedding; hopes to visit her in two weeks if Uncle Dibbrel can come and get her.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92220
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 March 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Invites her down for Easter; describes a wedding where "the bridegroom was so drunk that he could hardly stand up"; has been working on "another bed quilt."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92222
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 March 28Scope and Contents
Has been suffering from a toothache; has been able to find someone to take over her looms at the mill, and so will be able to visit.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92224
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 April 29Scope and Contents
Reports that she ate some raisins that made her sick; describes several weddings; describes her sister's "fellow--his head is red as fire and he is real good looking."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92225
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 May 15Scope and Contents
Complains that she has not written in weeks; describes the revival meeting going on at church.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92226
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 July 2Scope and Contents
Has been busy making a dress, entertaining company, and going to a lawn party; is angry that she did not stop for a visit while in Petersburg, VA; invites Lottie down for the Fourth of July picnics.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92228
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 July 21Scope and Contents
Had to have a tooth taken out; has been running six looms a day; reports there has been a lot of sickness and death in the area.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92231
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 August 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Is having a good time since the mill shut down; went to see a "game of baseball"; plans to go up the river for a fish fry; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92233
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 September 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Talks about several quilts she is working on; claims that she will never marry despite the "widdowers [sic]...that wants to wait on me"; asks about a shooting; complains that they can only work half-time; plans to visit next year.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92235
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 October 2Scope and Contents
Reports there is a lot of sickness in the area; spent several days in the country with relatives; claims she is kept busy entertaining the widowers; talks of the church meeting that has lasted several weeks.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92236
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 December 1Scope and Contents
Has been to several Christmas parties already this year; discusses the widowers who are courting her; invites her down for Christmas; discusses an upcoming marriage--"hard times don't keep people from geting [sic] married."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92237
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1893 December 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses the festivities planned for Christmas; work has started up full-time again; claims she will "marry the very next" widower who asks.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92215
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id92212
Lottie V. Clark correspondence1894
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95187
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 January 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Reports that her parents are sick with "la grippe"; claims that her fellow was at the mill on Sunday, but has left for Georgia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95198
"Cousin," Grace, Drewrys Bluff, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 January 17Scope and Contents
Happy to receive Lottie's letter; is afraid she would not recognize her as it has been so long since she has seen her; asks about Christmas; hopes to be able to accept the invitation to visit next summer; describes the literary society that she attends; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95199
Susie M. Eudaily, Duprees, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 February 7Scope and Contents
Apologizes for not writing sooner; describes the Christmas activities.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95210
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 February 20Scope and Contents
Describes a recent party; went to town and had her pictures taken; plans to send a piece of cloth from her new dress; her fellow in Georgia has sent his picture; asks if she has received any valentines.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95211
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 March 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Asks about her "fellow"; talks about various friends and family members; includes a short poem.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95212
Jacob Lewit, Richmond, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 March 24Scope and Contents
Concerning order of merchandise from Jacob Lewit Dry Goods, Notions and Millinery.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95213
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 March 28Scope and Contents
Reports that she is writing while waiting for the Baptist preacher to call; describes a box party for the benefit of the church-- "the girls all carried a box filled with something nice to eat...and sold them to the young men...no young man knew whose box he was buying until he had paid for it and then he had to eat what was in the box with the girl..."; reports that her fellow in Georgia has stopped by on his way back to Rhode Island, but she never expects to see him again.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95214
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 April 27Scope and Contents
Has been going to church every night; describes two recent weddings; complains that her "looms run so mean."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95215
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 May 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Complains that she did not stop for a visit while in Petersburg, Virginia; is planning a shopping trip for summer clothes; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95216
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 August 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Was sorry to hear that she had been sick; went on an excursion to soldiers home-- "the prettiest place I ever saw"; reports the death of a man who "has been sick nearly two years."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95217
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 August 31Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Has not had any time off from the mill this summer; plans on going on an excursion to Farmville, Virginia next month; describes a party-- "had plenty of cake, cream, and candy"; sends greetings to various family members.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95218
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 September 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Happy to hear that she is coming for a visit; expresses surprise that a friend has run away to get married; discusses various church meetings; describes visits to Petersburg, Virginia, Farmville, Virginia, and "Hampton Sidney College."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95220
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 October 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses the "protracted meeting"; reports that the heavy rains have interfered with the sowing of her father's oats; talks about the many quiltings around.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95221
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1894 November 25Scope and Contents
Complains of a pain in her shoulder; happy to hear Lottie is coming to visit at Christmas; talks about having the hogs killed and prices on new pigs; discusses winter outfits.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id95187
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id92213
Lottie V. Clark correspondence1895
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id95222
Addie Holt, Matoaca, P.O., Chesterfield County, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1895 January 28Scope and Contents
Reports that her beau came for a visit; discusses a recent party; complains about the weather; invites her down for a party.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id95223
Addie Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1895 February 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Reports that they had to stop work because the weather was so bad; describes "stewing sugar" and "making Bedquilts"; describes a church meeting where "the Pastor did ever tell us about dancing..."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id95224
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1895 February 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Complains of the cold weather-- "everything at the mill freezed up"; plans to have a party when the weather warms up-- "I want to have cream and cake, candy and Apples..."
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id95225
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1895 March 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Has been going to church meetings every night; two preachers from Scotland are visiting and "The hall is crowded every night"; reports on two upcoming marriages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id95226
Anthelia Holt, Matoaca, Virginia, to Lottie V. Clark, Namozine, Virginia1895 September 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Complains of sore feet; discusses a "baptizing"; describes an attempted elopement; discusses a friend who shot himself; tells of a "splendid sermon"; describes a new "black satteen" dress.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id95227
PoemundatedScope and Contents
Including the names Fannie Robertston and Lottie V. Clarke written at the end.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id95222
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id92241
Martha Susan Clark and Missouri A. Clark correspondence
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95228
[?], to Martha Susan Clark, Amelia County, Virginia1849 September 11Scope and Contents
Inquires about her health; expresses ardent feelings of love; ends with a poem. Signature clipped.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95229
Frederick L. Clark to "cousin," Missouri A. Clark1890 MarchScope and Contents
Apologizes for not being able to visit in the evening because of a toothache; compliments her beauty.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95230
Invitation from Mr. D.J. Lewis and Lady to Mrs. Ben Clark [Martha Susan Clark?] and familyundatedScope and Contents
For December 17 at 6 o'clock p.m.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95231
Frederick L. Clark to "cousin," Missouri A. ClarkundatedScope and Contents
Love poem.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95232
Frederick L. Clark to Missouri Clark, Amelia County, VirginiaundatedScope and Contents
Would like to know her sentiments.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95233
Frederick L. Clark to "cousin," Missouri A. Clark, Amelia County, VirginiaundatedScope and Contents
Tells her who to send her letters by.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95234
Mollie E. Land to Missouri A. Clark, Amelia County, VirginiaundatedScope and Contents
Has arrived home safely; will send the song by mail; ends with a poem.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95235
Armistead B. Spain to Missouri A. ClarkundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Has found her books and sent them to her; asks how she and Mr. Clark "are getting along courting" and when they are to be married.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95236
Armistead B. Spain to Missouri A. ClarkundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Will deliver her letter privately as requested; is honored by her request to be the "first waiter" on the bride.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95237
Fragments of notes from Armistead B. Spain to Missouri A. ClarkundatedScope and Contents
3 Items.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95238
Poems written to Missouri A. ClarkundatedScope and Contents
6 Items. Fragments.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95249
"The Blue Tailed Fly"undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents With stamped envelope addressed to Miss Missouri A. Clarke, Fords Depot, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia, care of R.B. Chaffin. Poem.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95250
Subpoena for the Sheriff of Amelia County, Virginia, to summon Martha Susan Clark, Dibrell S. Clark, J.A. Clark, Frederick S. L. Clark "who intermarried with M.A. Clark" and Missouri A. Clarkundated
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id95228
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id92242
Miscellaneous
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id95251
John M. Till to Judge Thomas Croxton, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia1899 April 5Scope and Contents
Gives the address of Dr. W. Saunders as requested by Mr. Garnett.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id95252
Joseph Stumpf, Manager of Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association, Richmond, Virginia, to Junius Clark, Ammon Virginia1915 MarchScope and Contents
Soliciting orders for Budweiser beer, "a beverage that will tissue-build and tone up..." Including price list and return mailing card.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id95253
Envelopesundated
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id95251
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id92211
Series consists of one folder containing a Ph.D. dissertation titled "Southern Belles: Voices of Working Women, A Telling in Three Parts," by Emma Gene Peters, submitted to the Graduate School of the Union Institute. A copy of a photograph of Anthelia Holt, 1901, and a program of a presentation by Emma Gene Peters based on the dissertation.