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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Primary Collecting Areas:
American literature, antiquarian and contemporary, American history (Southeastern United States), Virginiana, British literature, Sporting books and manuscripts, World War I, Bibliography, the book arts, history of the book and typography
Fine press and artist’s books, Pop-up books, Victorian publishers bindings, Typography, Archives of the University of Virginia
Description:

The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library administers over 13 million manuscripts, 3.6 million items in the University archives, and 325,000 rare books, as well as approximately 5,000 maps, over 4,000 broadsides; more than 250,000 photographs and small prints; over 8,000 reels of microfilm; and substantial holdings of audio recordings, motion picture films, and ephemera.

The major emphasis of the Department’s collections are American history and literature, with additional substantive collections in Virginiana, British literature, African-American history, book arts, the history of sporting and World War I, among others. In addition, the library serves as the University Archives, holding records of historic significance to UVA.

POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Start Over Repository University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept. Names Lucy [Carnahan]
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Alice and Phoebe Cary Collection 1850-1869

[Describes trip from Cincinnatito Wareham, Massachusetts; her travels by steamer and rail, visits to Canadaby the wire bridge and the state prison in Auburn, New York; visit to Niagra Fallsand Buffalo; and her steamer trip down the Hudson Riverto New York City. ]

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Alice and Phoebe Cary Collection 1850-1869

[Describes trip from Cincinnatito Wareham, Massachusetts; her travels by steamer and rail, visits to Canadaby the wire bridge and the state prison in Auburn, New York; visit to Niagra Fallsand Buffalo; and her steamer trip down the Hudson Riverto New York City. ]

Alice Caryto Lucy [Carnahan]

[Concerns negotiations with the Weekly Home Journalto get one of Lucy's stories published, also attempts to publish some of her own works.]

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Alice Caryto Lucy [Carnahan]

[Mentions Sunday night social gathering at the Cary home, also mentions Alice Cary's recent illness.]

  1. Letters
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Alice and Phoebe Cary Collection 1852-1870, n.d.

[Congratulates Parker on his impending marriage; mentions a story (her longest work to date) to be published in a Cincinnatipaper and, in book form, by Redfield. Also mentions the writing of Elmina, whose story is to be published in the November edition of Parlor Magazine. ]

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Alice and Phoebe Cary Collection 1852-1870, n.d.

[Congratulates Parker on his impending marriage; mentions a story (her longest work to date) to be published in a Cincinnatipaper and, in book form, by Redfield. Also mentions the writing of Elmina, whose story is to be published in the November edition of Parlor Magazine. ]

Phoebe Caryto Lucy [Carnahan]

[Discusses difficulties of trying to write while entertaining houseguests.]

  1. Letters

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