John Peyre Thomas Papers

Résumé du livre

Family letters include extensive correspondence with J.P. Thomas' other children, who include: John Peyre Thomas, Jr., professor of law at the University of South Carolina; Robert Thomas, professor at The Citadel; Hassell Thomas, civil engineer and contractor; Benjamin Thomas, businessman; Carolina "Bessie" Thomas, a school teacher in Columbia (S.C.); Walter Thomas, a farmer in the Midlands who also served as an official in Richland County (S.C.); Hallie Thomas, wife of an Episcopal minister; and Eleanor W. Thomas, a college professor at St. Mary's School in Raleigh (North Carolina). Topics discussed include the varying economic conditions during the 19th and 20th century, news of local Episcopal Churches and various educational institutions affiliated with family members; comments on local and national news, politics, wars and other events.