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Letters from C. M. Hopson, March 8, 1866 to May 16, 1866

 File — Box: Short Collection 19, Folder: 1259-18-011: 1 of 3

Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains four letters written by Cynthia M. Hopson, instructor at the Talladega school, precursor to Talladega College. Hopson taught at the Talladega school in its initial schoolhouse, and later at the Swayne school when it relocated in 1867. In her letters, Hopson describes the overwhelming number of students and their speed at learning, and gives praise to the young freedman who assisted her in the classroom. She requests that additional teachers be sent, and also describes the prejudice against the school and difficulties she faced finding a place to board in the white community.

Also present are four publications produced during the first forty years of Talladega College: an 1871-1872 college catalogue; a copy of the school newspaper, The Southern Sentinel, Vol. 1, No. 2, October 1877; an illustrated pamphlet, circa the 1880s, describing the school and its history; and a 1904-1905 student handbook.

Dates

  • March 8, 1866 to May 16, 1866

Access restrictions as stated in gift agreement

This collection is open for research without restrictions.

Extent

4 Items

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository

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