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My Childhood, 1882 March

 File — Assorted Box: 02, Folder: 62-6

Content Description

From the Collection:

Notes and reminiscences of Mrs. Benham's life from her childhood and youth in Alexandria to her adult travels along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Also covers the settlement of Oregon (through her brother William's experiences there), the careers of her siblings and her elderly musings. Alexandria sections include materials on Mrs. Benham's family life, the Potomac River, Monsieur Generis' dancing school, the Woods and Warren Play Actors (the summer theater), Parson Muir, Bishop Meade, Christ Church, Mount Vernon, Washington Lodge, Washington City and President Monroe's daughter's wedding. Also highlighted are many prominent Virginia and Washington D.C. families such as the Washington's, Lewis', Moore's, McCormick's, Meade's and Vowell's. Local customs, social life and institutions are discussed.

Dates

  • 1882 March

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: .184 Cubic Feet (22 folders) : Contents include fragile handwritten documents. Handle with care.

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository

Contact:
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Alexandria VA 22314 United States
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