Painting of Catherine Fearn Steele, 1828 - 1907
Content Description
The contents in this collection include photos, documents, and textiles.
Dates
- Creation: 1828 - 1907
Creator
- From the Collection: Steele and Fearn Families (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear foot (1 Box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
There is a description of Catherine Fearn Steele at the bottom of the painting: "Catherine Fearn (1828-1907), third daughter of Dr. Thomas Fearn, was educated at the Huntsville Female Seminary and Madame Canada's school in New York City. In 1848 she married Matthew Steele by whom she had nine children. She died of consumption in Avondale, Alabama, having moved there in 1883."
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections Repository
M. Louis Salmon Library
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899 Alabama 35899 United States of America
256-824-6526
archives@uah.edu