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Letter From Francis L. Lee To Mr. Stuart, Francis Lightfoot Lee Jan 1760

Letter From Francis L. Lee To Mr. Stuart, Francis Lightfoot Lee

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Francis Lightfoot Lee writes to W. Stuart requesting the services of his carpenter.


Quit-Rent Receipt For 401.5 Acres Of Land In South Carolina, 1750., George William Frederick, George Someby Apr 1750

Quit-Rent Receipt For 401.5 Acres Of Land In South Carolina, 1750., George William Frederick, George Someby

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Receipt for quit-rent of 16 shillings paid by Thomas Lamboll for 401.5 acres in Berkeley and (historical) Craven County, South Carolina, 1750.


South Carolina Colonial Writ Signed By Charles Hill, Charleston, May 8, 1722., George William Frederick, Charles Hill May 1722

South Carolina Colonial Writ Signed By Charles Hill, Charleston, May 8, 1722., George William Frederick, Charles Hill

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This writ or warrant deals with a case of trespass with damages of 50 pounds sterling.


An Arrow Against Profane And Promiscuous Dancing Drawn Out Of The Quiver Of The Scriptures, Increase Mather Dec 1685

An Arrow Against Profane And Promiscuous Dancing Drawn Out Of The Quiver Of The Scriptures, Increase Mather

Electronic Texts in American Studies

When a dancing master arrived in Boston in 1685 and offered lessons and classes for both sexes during times normally reserved for church meetings, the Puritan ministers went to court to suppress the practice. Increase Mather (1639-1723) took the leading part, writing and publishing this tract, which compiles arguments and precedents for the prohibition of “Gynecandrical Dancing, [i.e.] Mixt or Promiscuous Dancing, viz. of Men and Women … together.” These justifications were certainly shared with the court, which found the dancing master guilty, fined him £100, and allowed him to skip town.

Mather’s tract on dancing is an overwhelming compendium …


Fall 1984, Wmpg 90.9 Fm Sep 194

Fall 1984, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

WMPG Program Guides

WMPG program guide for fall 1984.

Includes notes from Program Director, information on shows and events, and schedule.


The Purple, October 1909 Sep 190

The Purple, October 1909

The Purple

The Purple is a student publication offering news of the month, editorials, poetry, college news and alumni news. This issue contains the following:

  • Night on the Beach
  • The Weather
  • Society Notes
  • The Wilderness Charm
  • He Stoops to Conquer
  • Catholic Industrial and Reform Schools
  • Pipes 'o Pompey
  • Times is Changin'
  • Autumn
  • On Being a Spectator
  • Gold-Brick
  • Autumn-the Cheerful Giber
  • Sparks from a Whetstone
  • Sunrise on Greylock
  • An Anglo-Egyptian Incident
  • Under the Rose
  • Editorial
  • College Chronicle
  • With Our Alumni
  • Athletics
  • Indian Summer