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 Poetry and Lyrics series consists of poems and song lyrics Patchin wrote as well as poems Patchin collected.

Scope and Contents The Public Lectures series is comprised of materials related Patchin’s profession as a lecturer. Included are copies of his lectures as well as printed handbills and lecture programs.

Scope and Contents These materials are related to the “Clothing Song” lyrics which Patchin wrote to the tune of Oh, Susanna!

Scope and Contents These documents include several of Patchin’s hand-written copies of the poem written by J. Trowbridge.

Scope and Contents These documents consist of several of Patchin’s hand-written copies of poems, such as “The Three Black Crows,” “The Star of Bethlehem,” “Philosophy and Religion,” and “The Battle of Waterloo.”

Scope and Contents The Lectures sub-series includes copies of Patchin’s lectures.

Scope and Contents The Notes and Ephemera sub-series includes materials related to Patchin’s lectures.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The Lectures sub-series includes copies of Patchin’s lectures.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The Lectures sub-series includes copies of Patchin’s lectures.