Christian Family Papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Restrictions:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

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Preferred citation:

Christian Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Summary

Extent:
1.50 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Christian Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Background

Scope and content:

Papers, 1864-1910, of the Christian family of Richmond, Va. including letters of Samuel M. Cooper at Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia; Frank Palmer Christian at Woodberry Forest School; and papers of the Richmond Female Humane Association (Leigh St. Orphan Asylum) and the Young Women's Christian Association of Richmond.

Papers, 1864-1910, of the Christian family of Richmond, Va. including letters of Samuel M. Cooper at Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia; Frank Palmer Christian at Woodberry Forest School; and papers of the Richmond Female Humane Association (Leigh St. Orphan Asylum) and the Young Women's Christian Association of Richmond. Chiefly correspondence, 1866-1910, including letters from student members of the family at Woodberry Forest, University of Va., and V.M.I. Collection also includes papers of the Richmond Female Humane Society, 1904-1905. 850 items.

Mostly letters from Mrs. Andrew H. Christian to her son Richard.

Samuel M. Cooper, V.M.I., to Miss Annie J. Christian.

Samuel M. Cooper, V.M.I., to Miss Annie J. Christian.

Samuel M. Cooper, V.M.I. and U.Va., to Miss Annie J. Christian.

Samuel M. Cooper, U.Va., to Miss Annie J. Christian.

Samuel M. Cooper, U.Va., to Miss Annie J. Christian.

Annie J. Christian from her mother.

Annie Christian from her brother, Andrew H., Jr.

Annie Christian from her brother, Edward D.

Annie Christian from her brother, Frank W.

Annie Christian from friends.

To Annie Christian from friends and relatives.

To other members of the Christian family from friends and relatives.

To Annie Christian from friends and relatives.

To other members of the Christian family from friends and relatives.

To other members of the Christian family from friends and relatives.

Frank Palmer Christian to his parents, mostly from Woodberry Forest School.

Frank Palmer Christian to his parents, mostly from Woodberry Forest School. Also school report on grades.

Frank Palmer Christian to his parents, from Woodberry Forest School.

Frank Palmer Christian to his parents from Woodberry Forest and from University of Virginia.

Frank Palmer Christian to his parents from University of Virginia. Letter to FPC from Woodberry Forest.

Frank Palmer Christian to his mother undated.

Accounts and Miscellaneous

From family and friends to "Bessie" Christian (Mrs. Frank).

From family and friends to "Bessie" Christian.

From family and friends to "Bessie" Christian.

From family and friends to "Bessie" Christian.

From family and friends to "Bessie" Christian.

From family and friends to "Bessie" Christian.

mostly to "Bessie" Christian.

of Richmond Female Humane Association, also known as Leigh St. Orphan Asylum. Receipts, memos, etc.

of Woman's Christian Association

Biographical / historical:

Once branch of the Christian Family lived in Williamsburg during the 1900's.

Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Physical description:
850 items