Life After J.E.B. Stuart The Memoirs of His Granddaughter, Marrow Stuart Smith

by Heuvel, Sean M.

• ISBN13: 9780761854630
• ISBN10: 0761854630
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-10
• Publisher: Hamilton Books

Summary

Mary Marrow Stuart Smith (1889-1985) lived a remarkable life as a respected artist and Virginia educator. The eldest grandchild of famed Confederate Cavalry General J.E.B. Stuart, she belonged to one of the Commonwealth's most celebrated families. Based on her original, never-before-published memoirs, Life after J.E.B. Stuart recounts Marrow's childhood as the Stuart family struggled to survive following the Civil War. It explores her efforts to pursue a fine arts education and career within a family known for its male soldiers and politicians. With rare photographs, previously unknown information about the family, and a foreword by Marrow's granddaughter, Life after J.E.B. Stuart is a must-read for those interested in the Civil War, southern history, or women's studies.

Author Biography

Sean M. Heuvel teaches in the Department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University. He holds degrees from the College of William and Mary and the University of Richmond.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. v
Editor's Note	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. xi
List of Abbreviations	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
A Noble Heritage	p. 10
My Parents' Story	p. 35
A Richmond Childhood	p. 48
Life in Newport News	p. 68
The Struggle for an Education	p. 86
A Focus on Family	p. 114
An Art Career	p. 128
Memories of Drewmar	p. 151
Epilogue	p. 166
Index	p. 182
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