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Richard H. Patchin Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acc. 2008.057 Purchase. Acc. 2009.194 was purchased in March 2009. Acc. 2010.406 is a gift and was received in July 2010.
Acc. 2008.057 processed and described by Sarah Dorpinghaus in July 2008. Acc. 2009.194 accessioned and described in May 2009 by Ute Schechter. Acc. 2010.406 accessioned and described in July 2010 by Ute Schechter.
Richard H. Patchin of Marlborough, Ulster County, N.Y., was a teacher, clothing sales clerk, farmer and public lecturer. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .
Papers of Richard H. Patchin of Marlborough, Ulster County, N.Y., who was a teacher, clothing sales clerk, farmer and public lecturer.
Largely includes accounts of Patchin's daily activities and personal reflections. Correspondence and professional documents also make up a portion of the collection. The materials document Patchin's work as a teacher, farmer, clothing sales clerk, and lecturer in and around Marlborough, New York during the mid and late 19th century. The documents also address religion, relationships, business activities, and personal aspirations. Some of Patchin's writings suggest that he had periods of mental instability that appear to have increased with age.
Acc. 2009.194 consist of 0.05 cu. ft. of papers, 1860-1879. Included are documents relating to his teaching, a receipt and notes on his financial situation and troubles, as well as miscellaneous writings on a variety of topics.
Several pages of notes are written on the back of broadsides advertising two of his public lectures, titled 'The Characteristics for the Highest Human Happiness' and 'The Element for Success in Business' - both undated.
Acc. 2010.406 consists of 0.05 cu.ft. of papers, circa 1866-1888. Included are writings and notes on a variety of topics, as well as accounts.
Acc. 2008.057: The materials (1.4 cu. ft.) are arranged in nine series: Personal Writings, Correspondence, Teaching, Business, Poetry and Lyrics, Public Lectures, Miscellaneous Materials, Bound Volumes, and Photographs.
Additions are not fully processed yet and are filed at the end of the collection in accession number order.
Patchin's writings about the state of his mental health.
Patchin's thoughts about his various professions. A majority of the documents focus on his teaching and farming career.
Patchin's writings on his relationships with women, especially finding a suitable wife.
Patchin's reflections on his mother, whom he finds frustrating and irritating.
Patchin's documentation of friends and acquaintances. These writings often detail the times when people are unkind to Patchin.
Writings about Patchin's daily activities, goals, and decisions.
The Correspondence series consists of letters either to or from Patchin. Also included are a few letters to Leah Patchin (Richard Patchin's mother) from her children.
A majority of these letters are from Patchin's mother, sister, and brother. Also included are several response letters from school board members whom Patchin contacted in hopes of securing a teaching position.
These documents include letters asking for employment, requesting money, and letters to the editors of several newspapers correcting errors noted in previous issues.
These letters written to Patchin's mother and sister document his daily activities and current occupations. The letters provide insight to the period before Patchin's writings became more eccentric.
These letters were written to Leah Patchin (Richard Patchin's mother) by her children (John Patchin and Sarah Stevens) about their daily activities.
These letters from Richard Patchin's mother (Leah Patchin), sister (Sarah Stevens), and brother (John Patchin) discuss their daily activities.
These envelopes were included with Patchin's papers, but were separated from the letters that they held.
The Teaching series consists of documents relating to Patchin's teaching career in Ulster and Orange counties, New York.
Patchin's compositions, a majority of which are undated, cover topics such as Sabbath schools, books, temperance societies, and the "starry heavens." Some of the essays have editing marks; therefore it is possible Patchin wrote these as a student or as part of his teaching exams.
This folder contains Patchin's teaching license, several teaching contracts and an account book.
Patchin's teaching notes are mostly of a reflective nature about daily issues as a teacher, such as student behavior and lesson plans, as well as personal reflections. Of particular note is a record of Patchin's various teaching jobs around Marlborough, New York.
These documents attest to Patchin's abilities as a teacher.
The Business series consists of documents pertaining to Patchin's various business activities as a farmer, sales clerk in a clothing store, and peddler in and around Marlborough, New York. A majority of the documents were written by Patchin for personal documentation and often move quickly between topics.
These documents include mostly unofficial receipts and invoices written by Patchin for his own use while working as a famer, clothing salesman, and lecturer in Marlborough, New York.
These documents include hand-written business contracts and city-issued peddler's licenses.
This folder contains Patchin's hand-written account records for business transactions made while working as a farmer and clothes salesman.
These documents include Patchin's to-do lists and daily business reflections.
These documents include Patchin's to-do lists and daily business reflections.
These writings consist of Patchin's thoughts on business practices and evaluations of his financial situation.
These papers document the activities of Patchin's hired help. Included are instructions for his workers, worker evaluations, and reflections on hiring new workers.
These papers record Patchin's daily activities related to his farming business in Ulster County, New York.
These papers document Patchin's daily activities related to his clothing business.
The majority of these documents are scraps of paper on which Patchin used for business calculations.
The Poetry and Lyrics series consists of poems and song lyrics Patchin wrote as well as poems Patchin collected.
These materials are related to the "Clothing Song" lyrics which Patchin wrote to the tune of Oh, Susanna!
These documents include several of Patchin's hand-written copies of the poem written by J. Trowbridge.
These documents consist of several of Patchin's hand-written copies of poems, such as "The Three Black Crows," "The Star of Bethlehem," "Philosophy and Religion," and "The Battle of Waterloo."
The Public Lectures series is comprised of materials related Patchin's profession as a lecturer. Included are copies of his lectures as well as printed handbills and lecture programs.
The Lectures sub-series includes copies of Patchin's lectures.
Various lectures written by Patchin.
The Notes and Ephemera sub-series includes materials related to Patchin's lectures.
A continuation of the Public Lectures series from Box 3.
A continuation of the sub-series from Box 3.
Miscellaneous documents
Possibly Richard H. Patchin