Nathaniel W. Stephenson family papers
Collection Overview
Papers consist of Nathaniel Wright Stephenson's writings, correspondence (with Lancelot Minor Harris, among others), lecture notes, diaries, artwork, and miscellaneous items; correspondence (1888-1920) of Martha Stephenson; business records and correspondence (1845-1895) of Reuben [Henry] Stephenson; a Wright family genealogy; correspondence of various Stephenson family members and acquaintances; diaries and journals of Wright and Stephenson family members; a book of sermons (n.d.); photographs of Stephenson family members taken in Charleston, South Carolina and western Europe; and miscellaneous items.
Nathaniel Wright Stephenson's writings consist of drafts of his historical works, novels, plays, and an autobiography.
Dates
- Creation: 1833-1933
Creator
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
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Biographical Note
Educator, historian, journalist, and writer. Stephenson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Reuben Henry and Louisa Wright Stephenson. He became a professor of history and economics at the College of Charleston (Charleston, S.C.) in 1902. Stephenson was the author of numerous historical works and novels. His wife was Martha Stephenson.
Extent
12.5 linear feet (28 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Harris, Lancelot Minor, 1868-1941 (Person)
- Stephenson, Martha Tucker (Person)
- Stephenson, Nathaniel W. (Nathaniel Wright), 1867-1935 (Person)
- Stephenson, Reuben Henry (Person)
- Stephenson family (Family)
- Wright family (Family)
Genre / Form
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Journals (accounts)
- Lecture notes
- Manuscripts for publication
- Photographs
- Sermons
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Inventory of the Nathaniel W. Stephenson Family Papers, 1833-1933
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by: Special Collections staff; finding aid created by: Special Collections staff
- Description rules
- Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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