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Patapsco Female Institute (Ellicott City, Md.)

 Organization

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Eliza Dall Thomas commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2779
Abstract

Commonplace book, 1844-1849, of Eliza Dall Thomas, kept while a student at the Patapsco Female Institute. Consists of compositions and poetry, some of which are originals by Eliza Dall Thomas, and quotes from literature. Subjects include friendship, womanhood, courtship, and marriage.

Dates: 1844 - 1849

Patapsco Female Institute records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0643
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the trustees of the Paptapsco Female Institute, a nineteenth century girls boarding school established in Ellicott's Mills (now Ellicott City), Maryland. The records include correspondence, minutes, and legal papers.

Dates: 1833-1896, 1921

Rebecca Dorsey Davis autograph album

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3268
Abstract

This collection contains an autograph album belonging to Rebecca Dorsey Davis, 1857-1861, entitled "Album of Beauty." The book contains verses and the signatures of Davis' friends and classmates while studying at the Patapsco Female Institute and Ingleside Seminary, circa 1857-1861.

Dates: 1857 December 25-1861 August 24