MSS16647Pritchard, Martha T., commonplace bookMartha T. Pritchard commonplace book MSS 16647Ellen WelchAlbert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

2022-01-18

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections LibraryP.O. Box 400110University of VirginiaCharlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110URL:
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The collection is open for research use.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Black Swann books by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Library on October 30, 2018.

 Preferred Citation

MSS 16647,Martha T. Pritchard commonplace book, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

 Content Description

Handwritten poems and sentiments written to Martha, 1839-1842. Blank "Album" published by J. C. Riker, New York, includes several pages of illustrations, mostly black and white, many signed by artists and engravers. Printed engravings are preceded by colored papers for protection. Some illustrations have been pasted in.

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