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Alexander Wilbourne Weddell papers, 1888-1947 6 linear feet (ca. 800 items)

Weddell, Alexander Wilbourne, 1876-1948
Mainly materials related to Weddell’s career as a diplomat and ambassador of the United States in Argentina and Spain. The papers include diaries/calendars, correspondence, financial records, scrapbooks, diplomatic files, organizational records, speeches, Virginia House, publications, miscellaneous, and Virginia Chase Steedman Weddell papers. The bulk of papers are correspondence which starts in 1883, but is especially heavy after 1927. The correspondence is both personal and professional and concern his diplomatic career and missions along with civic and philanthropic organizations. There is also documentation of the construction and maintenance of the Weddell’s Richmond home, Virginia House.
  1. Virginia Historical Society

John Sergeant Wise Papers 0.15 Linear Feet

McGuigan, Jr., John and Mary K.

Collection of 15 letters addressed to John S. Wise, in New York, City, New York. Most are written from the American lawyer and author, Robert Green Ingersoll. Other letters are from other notable actors, authors, and playwrights such as James Morrison Steele MacKay, Albert Marsham Palmer, and John Martin Tracy. Most letters are more personal in nature and detail regrets for not attending functions or for not writing sooner. Some request advice regarding ideas, lay out plans for travel, and send regards to Wise's other family members. Though formal in presentation, the letters offer a personal glimpse into the social life of this lawyer, author, and politician. Included with this collection are two letters addressed to Hugh W. Wise, John Wise's son, from Thomas Nelson Page. and one letter to Henry Alexander Wise, John Wise's father, from William Swan Plumer.

  1. College of William and Mary

Lawrence Washington collection of Washington family papers 2 Linear Feet

Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861

A large portion of this collection consists of letters to and from John Augustine Washington III related to the sale of Mount Vernon. Other items include family wills, legal documents, receipts, correspondence related to Washington relics, as well as several photographs and miscellany. Inclusive dates, 1787-1932.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Publications and Printed Material of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association to be updated Volumes

Educating the public on the life and legacy of George Washington, colonial life, slavery, and other relevant subjects is part of the MVLA's mission. The publication of books, brochures, and other printed material is one aspect of achieving this goal. This collection combines all printed formats published by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Associaton including books, booklets, brochures, information sheets, event announcements, bylaws, and handbooks or guidebooks. Annual Reports and the Minutes of the Council provide background and information on the yearly activities and business of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. The material includes a wide date range, 1854 to the present.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Thomas Nelson Page Bibliography 0.10 Linear Feet

Bibliography of publications by Thomas Nelson Page on index cards. Author of bibliography is unknown, but appears to have been prepared by a staff member at The College of William and Mary, and probably at Swem Library.

  1. College of William and Mary

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