Minnie-A-Hill-PapersHill, Minnie A. PapersGuide to the Minnie A. Hill Papers SC 00932Finding Aid Authors: Peter Klicker, SCRC Staff.Special Collections Research Center

2010-02-26

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-05-15 12:30:12 -0400.The collection description/finding aid is written in English Special Collections Research Center Minnie A. Hill Papers SC 00932 /repositories/2/resources/2566 0.01 Linear Foot 1865-1869 English Biographical Information:

Minnie A. Hill began her tenure at the National Freedman's Relief Association in 1865, receiving her initial commission to serve as a teacher in Petersburg, Virginia. It appears she previously taught at a school in Norfolk, Virginia. In 1866, the Freedman's Union Commission reappointed Hill to another one year term. In 1867, the Commission appointed Hill as principal of a school on Pocahontas Island in Petersburg, where she served until at least 1869. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Acquisition Information:

Purchase, 2007.

Processing Information:

Processing and finding aid completed by Peter Klicker, SCRC staff, in 2010.

Conditions Governing Use:

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Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation:

Minnie A. Hill Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Arrangement of Materials:

Items are arranged chronologically with each item housed in an individual folder within a larger collection folder.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of letters from supervisors or sponsors to Minnie A. Hill, a northern female teacher, who was in Norfolk and then Petersburg, Virginia teaching at freedmen's schools in the late 1860s.

Letters (correspondence) Buffalo (N.Y.) New York (N.Y.) African Americans--Education--Virginia African Americans--Virginia--History--19th century Norfolk (Va.)--History--19th century Petersburg (Va.)--History--19th century Papersid72286/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308561865-1869Small Collections Box 571C.A. Bloomer, Buffalo, NY, to M.A. Hill, no placeid29348/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308571865 March 13Small Collections Box 5711Scope and Contents

Responding to previous correspondence, pledge of assistance (books, papers, etc.), mention of compensation, description of church.

P.A. Balcom Jr., Buffalo, NY, to Miss Hills, Norfolk, Va.id29345/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308581865 May 17Small Collections Box 5712Scope and Contents

Answering request for stationery, clothing and books; promise of assistance, words of encouragement.

W.G. Hawkins, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Norfolk, Va.id29445/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308591865 October 3Small Collections Box 5713Scope and Contents

Instructions for trip to New York.

F.G. Shaw, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.id29454/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308601865 October 7Small Collections Box 5714Scope and Contents

Certificate of commission for NFRA, description of censure policy, rules and regulations.

W.G. Hawkins, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.id29460/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308611866 February 8Small Collections Box 5715Scope and Contents

Instructions for shipping of clothing, discussion of appropriations, mentions need to consult with Barnes? on legal matter, requests reply, mentions need for M. Whiting? to consult the Committee.

C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no placeid29461/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308621866 September 22Small Collections Box 5716Scope and Contents

Notification of reappointment as teacher, instructions for trip to New York.

F.G. Shaw, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no placeid29462/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308631866 October 1Small Collections Box 5717Scope and Contents

Certificate of commission for AFUC, one year appointment.

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.id29463/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308641867 July 21Small Collections Box 5718Scope and Contents

Mentions invoice of materials sent to M.A. Hill for herself and Miss Hubbard, discusses W.G. Hawkins proposal for summer employment at "Rippen Hall" near Williamsburg.

E.C. Estes, New York, NYid29464/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308651867 July 24Small Collections Box 5719Scope and Contents

Letter of recommendation for M.A. Hill.

W.G. Hawkins, "Rippen Hall" York County Va., to M.A. Hill, no placeid29465/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308661867 September 2Small Collections Box 57110Scope and Contents

Mention of recent visit/interview, discussion of possible land purchase and investment.

C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no placeid29466/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308671867 September 17Small Collections Box 57111Scope and Contents

Notification of appointment as principal at Pocahontas Va., instructions for trip to New York.

C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.id29467/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308681867 October 21Small Collections Box 57112Scope and Contents

Replying to previous correspondence, discussion of possible living arrangements, words of encouragement regarding upcoming school year.

C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.id29468/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308691867 December 6Small Collections Box 57113Scope and Contents

Mentions correspondences with other teachers, expresses confidence in increase of funding.

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.id29469/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308701868 January 11Small Collections Box 57114Scope and Contents

Discusses recent visit to school, mentions recent shipment of supplies (stationery, benches, desks, etc.) for new school building.

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.id29470/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308711868 April Small Collections Box 57115Scope and Contents

Letter accompanying check for $90 in compensation; $50 for M.A. Hill and $40 for Miss Spalding, discusses communication problem with Miss J.E.S.

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.id29471/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308721868 June 13Small Collections Box 57116Scope and Contents

Letter accompanying check for $60; one months salary and two months rent, mentions correspondences with other teachers, provides instructions for shipment of readers and other school supplies, discusses possible shortage in funding.

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va.id29472/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308731868 July 3Small Collections Box 57117Scope and Contents

Letter accompanying check for $50, instructions for care of books, provides instructions for Miss Fanny regarding shipment of books, discussion of personal matters.

J.W. Turner, Petersburg, Va., to M.A. Hill, no placeid29473/repositories/2/archival_objects/2308741869 April 26Small Collections Box 57118Scope and Contents

Invitation to attend monthly meetings of Petersburg Public School Teachers' Association.

E.C. Estes, no place, to M.A. Hill, no placeid29474/repositories/2/archival_objects/230875undatedSmall Collections Box 57119Scope and Contents

Responding to previous correspondence regarding billing issue, requests reply, expresses condolences over unspecified loss, discusses visit to another teacher's schools.

E.C. Estes, no place, to M.A. Hill, no placeid29475/repositories/2/archival_objects/230876undatedSmall Collections Box 57120Scope and Contents

Explains shortage of contents in box, promises to compensate for deficiency.

E.C. Estes, no place, to M.A. Hill, no placeid29476/repositories/2/archival_objects/230877undatedSmall Collections Box 57121Scope and Contents

Responding to previous correspondence, discussion of common acquaintances and personal matters, description of potential trips, new address for future correspondences.