Wilbur Compton letter to mother [Eliza Margaret Cromartie Shaw Compton], circa 1850 April 10
Item — Folder: 1, Object: 1
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Collection consists of eight letters (1848-1861). Six letters were composed by Thomas Wilber Compton and Walter Sidney Compton during their time as students at Centenary College of Louisiana. Subjects include: class assignments and study habits, recreation (football, picnic, magic lantern slideshow), health, the David O. Shattuck family, and seeing General Zachary Taylor. Two letters addressed to Thomas Alexander Compton were written by Centenary’s President, John C. Miller.
Dates
- circa 1850 April 10
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folders
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Compton family (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Centenary College of Louisiana Archives and Special Collections Repository