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Angelica Singleton Van Buren (1816-1877), University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Rare Books & Special Collections Publications

The exhibit accompanied by this catalog was mounted to display books belonging to Angelica Singleton Van Buren (1816-1877) which were recently donated to the University. Mrs. Van Buren, the South Carolina-born daughter-in-law of President Martin Van Buren, lived with her husband in the White House during the latter part of Van Buren's term and served as Van Buren's hostess during this time. The books displayed are among a larger group of books from the Barnwell and Singleton families, all of which were donated by Mr. and Mrs. David Phillips of Florence, SC.

Ex-Libris - 1996, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Ex-Libris

Contents:

Telling Stories: The Francis Lord Civil War Collection..... p.6
A Literary Phoenix: Examining a Southern Intellectual..... p.10
Priceless Tunes: Preserving Melodies and Memories..... p.14
Governor John Drayton: USC Founder and Benefactor..... p.19
Elliott White Springs: Some Epic Grandeur..... p.22
John West: Elect a Good Man Governor..... p.26
Thomas Cooper Library's Controversial Champion..... p.30
Science Fiction: The John B. Ower Collection..... p.34
University South Caroliniana Society News..... p.36
Thomas Cooper Society News..... p.42