James Thomas Ketchen Belk Collection
Collection
Identifier: DC0008s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of manuscript copies of speeches given by Belk in Philanthropic Society meetings and a photostat of a letter written as a student. The speeches include Valedictory and Farewell addresses to the Philanthropic Society, addresses on Female Education and British Poets, and a poem "Marry."
Dates
- Creation: 1845 - 1847
Creator
Biographical / Historical
Belk was graduated from Davidson College in 1847 and was a member of the Philanthropic Society. He was a teacher in Lancaster, SC and served one term in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Extent
1 folders (1 folder)
Language
English
Physical Location
Single Manuscript Box 1 - A1.1
Immediate Source of Acquisition
On deposit from Ruth Meacham, 1943, 1957
Processing Information
Processed on Jul-94
- Title
- James Thomas Ketchen Belk Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository