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...

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A majority of these letters are from Patchin’s mother, sister, and brother. Also included are several response letters from school board members whom Patchin contacted in hopes of securing a teaching position.

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Patchin’s compositions, a majority of which are undated, cover topics such as Sabbath schools, books, temperance societies, and the “starry heavens.” Some of the essays have editing marks; therefore it is possible Patchin wrote these as a student or as part of his teaching exams.