Law, Thomas Hart Collection
Title
Law, Thomas Hart Collection
Subject
Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina
United States--History--1849-1877
South Carolina--History
Speeches, addresses, etc.
Description
Thomas Hart Law was born in Hartsville, South Carolina in August of 1838 to Thomas Cassels and Mary Westfield Hart. He attended The Citadel, graduating first in the Class of 1859. After graduation, Law became a minister in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He passed away on December 14, 1923.
This collection is comprised of three speeches given by Law: An 1857 address given entitled "Italy in the Sixteenth Century", 1859 Valedictory speeches given during the Class of 1859's graduation, and the address "Chivalry", given during the 1859 Annual Commencement of The Citadel Academy.
This collection is comprised of three speeches given by Law: An 1857 address given entitled "Italy in the Sixteenth Century", 1859 Valedictory speeches given during the Class of 1859's graduation, and the address "Chivalry", given during the 1859 Annual Commencement of The Citadel Academy.
Creator
Law, Thomas Hart, 1838-1923
Source
A1964.3
Publisher
The Citadel Archives and Museum
Rights
Materials in The Citadel Archives & Museum Digital Collections are intended for educational and research use. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. For more information contact The Citadel Archives & Museum, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 29409.
Language
English
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/collections/show/42
Coverage
Charleston (S. C.)
Collection Items
Address delivered to the semi-annual exhibition of The Citadel Academy, 1857
Entitled "Italy in the Sixteenth Century", this address explores reasons for Italy's eroding status within the sixteenth century, with inclusions of how members of the country continued to impact the world in Law's time.
Oration Delivered at the Annual Commencement of the Citadel Academy April 1859
In this address, Law presents his thoughts on the origins of chivalry from historic and religious contexts.
Valedictory Addresses Given by Thomas Hart Law, April 9, 1859
These addresses were given during The Citadel's 1859 commencement ceremonies and expressed Hart's gratitude to his fellow cadets, The Citadel's Board of Visitors, and the citizens of Charleston for their contributions to the Class of 1859's success.