Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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...

Scope and Contents The Correspondence series consists of letters either to or from Patchin. Also included are a few letters to Leah Patchin (Richard Patchin’s mother) from her children.

Scope and Contents The Teaching series consists of documents relating to Patchin’s teaching career in Ulster and Orange counties, New York.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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...

Scope and Contents Patchin’s writings about the state of his mental health.

Scope and Contents Patchin’s thoughts about his various professions. A majority of the documents focus on his teaching and farming career.

Scope and Contents Patchin’s writings on his relationships with women, especially finding a suitable wife.

Scope and Contents Patchin’s reflections on his mother, whom he finds frustrating and irritating.

Scope and Contents Patchin’s documentation of friends and acquaintances. These writings often detail the times when people are unkind to Patchin.