Richard H. Patchin Papers
Collection
Identifier: 01/Mss. Acc. 2008.57, 2009.194, 2010.406
Papers of Richard H. Patchin of Marlborough, Ulster County, N.Y., who was a teacher, clothing sales clerk, farmer and public lecturer.
Largely includes accounts of Patchin’s daily activities and personal reflections. Correspondence and professional documents also make up a portion of the collection. The materials document Patchin’s work as a teacher, farmer, clothing sales clerk, and lecturer in and around Marlborough, New York during the mid and late 19th century. The documents also address religion, relationships, business activities, and personal aspirations. Some of Patchin's writings suggest that he had periods of mental instability that appear to have increased with age.
Acc. 2009.194 consist of 0.05 cu. ft. of papers, 1860-1879. Included are documents relating to his teaching, a receipt and notes on his financial situation and troubles, as well as miscellaneous writings on a variety of topics.
Several pages of notes are written on the back of broadsides advertising two of his public lectures, titled 'The Characteristics for the Highest Human Happiness' and 'The Element for Success in Business' - both undated.
Acc. 2010.406 consists of 0.05 cu.ft. of papers, circa 1866-1888. Included are writings and notes on a variety of topics, as well as accounts.
English
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2.00 Linear Feet
Acc. 2008.057: The materials (1.4 cu. ft.) are arranged in nine series: Personal Writings, Correspondence, Teaching, Business, Poetry and Lyrics, Public Lectures, Miscellaneous Materials, Bound Volumes, and Photographs.
Additions are not fully processed yet and are filed at the end of the collection in accession number order.
Acc. 2008.057 Purchase. Acc. 2009.194 was purchased in March 2009. Acc. 2010.406 is a gift and was received in July 2010.
4 boxes
Acc. 2008.057 processed and described by Sarah Dorpinghaus in July 2008. Acc. 2009.194 accessioned and described in May 2009 by Ute Schechter. Acc. 2010.406 accessioned and described in July 2010 by Ute Schechter.
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