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Papers, 1871-1933, of Robert Morton Hughes of Norfolk, Virginia, concerning his law practice; his interest in maritime law; his biography of Joseph Eggleston Johnston; his influence in Virginia politics; and the College of William and Mary. Correspondents include Joseph Eggleston Johnston, Fitzhugh Lee, Sir Arthur Sullivan, Thomas Nelson Page, Woodrow Wilson, Flora (Cooke) Stuart and Theodore Roosevelt. There is also an autograph collection, 1715-1924, which includes signatures of Frances Hodgson Burnett, Mark Hanna, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., Samuel L. Clemens and presidents of the United States.

Autograph album, 1862-1868, of Sallie M. Amnien, Hudson Female Academy, New York, N.Y. which contains pencil sketches, newspaper clippings, identified photographs of classmates and relatives and manuscript music.

Autograph album, 1851-1856, of Sarah A. Hughes (entitled Ladies Album, Hartford: Silas Andrys & Son) which also contains engravings, pressed flowers, locks of hair, newspaper clippings, and needlework on cardboard.

Autograph album of Sarah E. Rycroft with many brief entries from friends, relatives, and teachers. Most are signed with a location in Massachusetts or Connecticut.

Autograph album, 1852-1901, entitled "Album of Gems," of Sarah (Sallie) Sizer, n.p., which includes printed color illustrations, newspapers clippings, genealogical information on the Gary family, and loose papers.

Autograph album, 1860-1867, of Sue T. McPheeters, Raleigh, N. C.

Autograph diary of Susannah Nourse who was a student at Bolton Seminary in Brooklyn, New York. Most entries are poems with some prose. Many entries are by Nourse's family. A list of autographs is included with the diary.