Diaries, 1857/1899
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 26-30
- Scope and content:
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Diaries kept by Leroy S. Edwards, with some entries written by his wife, Elizabeth Ferguson Edwards; many contain inserts, or loose materials. Subjects include the evacuation of Richmond in 1865 and Edwards' marriage in 1866. The 1865-1868 diary entries were written on a Roll Book for Petersburg Female College dated March 25, 1861. Also included is a diary from his son, Leroy Jr., during his time at Randolph-Macon College from 1893-1899.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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McGraw-Page LibraryRandolph Macon CollegeP.O. Box 5005305 Henry StreetAshland, VA 23005
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Laurie PrestonEmail: lpreston@rmc.eduPhone: (804) 752-4718Email: archives@rmc.eduPhone: (804) 752-3203Fax: (804) 752-7345
- Parent restrictions:
- Copyright restrictions apply to certain materials in the collection. Although the Flavia Reed Owen Special Collections and Archives at Randolph-Macon College physically owns all archival, manuscript, and special collections materials in its possession, it does not automatically own all intellectual property rights (copyright) associated with these materials. Researchers must obtain permission to copy, publish, exhibit, or display collection materials in part or in whole from the Flavia Reed Owen Special Collections and Archives. For more information, please contact the Special Collections and Archives staff at archives@rmc.edu.