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Childhood in Eighteenth Century Virginia729 views
Author
Dawley, Karen Ellen, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia
Advisors
Barton, Josef J., University of Virginia
Abbot, W.W., Department of History, University of Virginia
Abstract
The paper explores the different stages of childhood in the 18th century, beginning with infancy, then progressing to childhood and youth. It explores how family structure influences the different phases of childhood.
Degree
MA (Master of Arts)
Keywords
Children -- Virginia; Virginia -- Social life and customs
Notes
Digitization of this thesis was made possible by a generous grant from the Jefferson Trust, 2015.
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Dawley, Karen Ellen. Childhood in Eighteenth Century Virginia. University of Virginia, Corcoran Department of History, MA (Master of Arts), 1973-06-01, https://doi.org/10.18130/V3591B.
