| Scope and content |
Papers of Willim A. Patterson (1879-1881) consisting primarily of correspondence between Patterson and his sweetheart, Olivia Russell Hargrove, but also Patterson's portrait, a newspaper clipping with Patterson's obituary, and religious cards. Their courtship is detailed as well as Patterson's experience with tuberculosis, his travels throughout North Carolina, his Presbyterian faith, and the weather. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
William A. Patterson Papers (#720), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Ms. Connie Henderson Fitz. |
| Biographical note | William A. Patterson (-1881) was an equal partner in the commission merchant and grocer firm of Patterson and Hicks in Wilmington, NC. Olivia Russell Hargrove was Patterson's sweetheart and was of Townesville, Granville County, NC. |
