Manuscript Collection

Henry F. White Collection - Accession 674 - M297 (348)

Henry F. White Collection - Accession 674 - M297 (348)

Henry F. White

Identifier

Accession 674 - M297 (348)

Inclusive Dates

1830-1831

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

1 bound volume

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The Henry F. White Collection consists of an arithmetic notebook (1830-1831) belonging to Henry F. White, given to the Winthrop College Museum by his grandson W.H. White of Catawba, South Carolina in 1945. The notebook contains excellent examples of early 19th century penmanship and arithmetical lessons including equations and rules taught at an unknown school (possibly Ebenezer Academy?). There is a mention of a teacher named David Daniel.

Provenance

The Henry F. White Collection was given to the Winthrop College Museum by his grandson W.H. White of Catawba, South Carolina in October 1945. The notebook was later transferred to the Winthrop Archives and processed on April 28, 1986.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Henry F. White Collection - Accession 674 - M297 (348)

LC Subject Headings

White, Henry F.--Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc.; School notebooks--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Specimens; Mathematics--Problems, exercises, etc.; Mathematics--Study and teaching--South Carolina--Rock Hill

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