Gardner, Nannie N., commonplace bookNannie N. Gardner commonplace book MSS 16141Ellen WelchAlbert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

5/11/17

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections LibraryP.O. Box 400110University of VirginiaCharlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110URL:

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This collection is open for research use.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Black Swan Books, May 2016.

Preferred Citation

MSS 16149, Nannie N. Gardner commonplace book, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia

Scope and Contents

Nannie N. Gardner commonplace book (1853-1862; 0.03 cubic feet) consists of a gold stamped cover and gold title page indicating "J.C. Riker, publisher." The commonplace book was published with elaborate gilt title page and hand-colored botanical frontispiece and four similar botanical plates. Most pages in the book have been filled with poems and other inscriptions to Nannie from her friends. Includes entry signed "John Dooley."

Biographical Note

Nannie Gardner was born in 1836 in Louisa County, Virginia.

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