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Box 2

 Container

Contains 157 Results:

Folder 83: Correspondence

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174482
Scope and Contents From the File:

The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.

Dates: 1790-1965; Majority of material found within 1847-1887

Wm. F. Vilas, Postmaster General, Washington, D.C., to Jas. Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, 27 November 1886

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174489
Scope and Contents

Appreciation for "very complimentary notice of the Department."

Dates: 27 November 1886

J. B. C[ar]y,Richmond, Virginia, to Capt. James Barron Hope, Norfolk, 5 January 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174490
Scope and Contents

Request that Hope make the historical address at the Hampton Academy reunion.

Dates: 5 January 1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to Janey, Mrs. R. A. Marr, Cape Charles City, Virginia, 8 June 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174492
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns work as Superintendent of Schools; family matters. Includes sketches and doggerel poems.

Dates: 8 June 1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Norfolk, Virginia, to Robert Marr, 15 June 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174494
Scope and Contents

A "chatty" letter profusely illustrated with his sketches.

Dates: 15 June 1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to his daughter, Mrs. Ro. A. Marr, Cape Charles City, Virginia, 20 June 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174498
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns her brother Richard; a profusely illustrated family letter.

Dates: 20 June 1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to Janey, Mrs. R. A. Marr, Cape Charles City, Virginia, 23 June [1887]

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174500
Scope and Contents From the File:

The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.

Dates: 23 June [1887]

"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Norfolk, Virginia, to Janey [Hope Marr], 25 June 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174502
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns school activities and family affairs.

Dates: 25 June 1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to his daughter, Mrs. Marr, [28 July 1887]

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174503
Scope and Contents

Family letter with sketches.

Dates: [28 July 1887]

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to his son-in-law, R. Marr, 2 August 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174505
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns family matters.

Dates: 2 August 1887

"Papards" [James Barron Hope] to Robert A. Marr, 8 August 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174507
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns school business, editorials, etc.

Dates: 8 August 1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope], South Carolina Springs, to Janey, Mrs. J[ames] B[arron] H[ope] Marr,Nantucket, Massachusetts, 19 August 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174509
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns family affairs and 2 pages of sketches. Enclosed: 3 more sketches.

Dates: 19 August 1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Sweet Chalybete, Virginia, to Jennie, Mrs. J[ames] B[arron] H[ope] Marr,Nantucket, Massachusetts, 21 August 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174515
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns pictures sent by Mr. Marr, Nannie and "Mama."

Dates: 21 August 1887

Fitzhugh Lee, Richmond, to Jas. Barron Hope, Norfolk, 23 August 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174520
Scope and Contents

Request that Hope deliver a poem at the dedication of the Lee Monument.

Dates: 23 August 1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Norfolk, Virginia, to Janey, Mrs. J[ames] B[arron] H[ope] Marr,West Tisbury, Massachusetts, 7 September 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174522
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Much engrossed in work and poetry; wrote 12 verses, 12 stories, night before; two "specimen" verses included and description of the poem.

Dates: 7 September 1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. R. A. Marr, West Tisbury, Massachsetts", 13 September 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174524
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents My poem is done...is to be delivered on the 27th"; newspaper notices of his work; labor troubles in Norfolk. Enclosure: sketches.

Dates: 13 September 1887

Invitation to J. Barron Hopefor the Centennial Anniversary of the Framing of the Constitution, 15 September 1887

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174525
Scope and Contents

Announcement of the program of the day.

Dates: 15 September 1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to Janey [Marr]

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174526
Scope and Contents From the File:

The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.

Dates: 1790-1965; Majority of material found within 1847-1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to Marr,

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174530
Scope and Contents

Family affairs; illustrated with sketches.

Dates: 1790-1965; Majority of material found within 1847-1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to [Janey Hope Marr],

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174531
Scope and Contents From the File:

The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.

Dates: 1790-1965; Majority of material found within 1847-1887

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to Janey

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174532
Scope and Contents From the File:

The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.

Dates: 1790-1965; Majority of material found within 1847-1887