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Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary 2012 Special Collections Staff. Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary Overview of the Collection Special Collections Research Center Farrar Family Papers 01/Mss. Acc. 2008.71 1875-1964 0.75 The papers are in: English The collection includes letters, contracts, deeds, wills, St. Luke Penny Bank medallions, cemetery plot receipts, plans, blueprints, photographs, birth and death certificates relating to members of the Farrar family of Richmond, Virginia.  Daniel James Farrar (1862-1925) had a profound effect on the architecture of the city of Richmond.  Daniel followed the example of his father, Joseph who was the son of a free black. Farrar was involved with at least 14 buildings in the 1890’s as designer, builder or both.  Daniel’s siblings included Leah Farrar, and Alma Rachel Margaret Lucas who are represented in the collection. The collection is divided into seven folders containing 90 pieces of ephemera relating to one or another Farrar family member, family real estate transactions, a folder of miscellaneous documents, and 236 photographs of family members and friends, scenes and groups of people. Farrar, Daniel James, 1862-1923Farrar, Joseph E., 1830-Jackson, Yvonne LucasLucas, Alma Rachel Margaret FarrarWilson, Leah Farrar, 1864-1964 arrangement Administrative Information Conditions Governing Access

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

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The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 00/00/2008.

 Biographical Note

Daniel  James Farrar was born in Richmond on October 17, 1862. He joined his father in business after attending public schools in Richmond until he was 18 years old.  He completed training by his father in three years. The 1910 United States census lists his occupation as a contractor and homebuilder.  Daniel married Leah Belle Holmes on May 17, 1888. She was the daughter of George Washington Holmes and Mildred Holmes.  He died in March, 1923 leaving his wife, two sons Joseph H. (b. 1892) and Daniel J, Jr. (b. 1897) and two daughters, Leah Belle (b. 1894) Alma R.M. Lucas (b. 1890)  and one grandchild, Yvonne Lucas.  He designed, remodeled and built the Smallwood Memorial Institute in Claremont VA, the Mechanics Bank Building (where he maintained his office), the Second Street Bank as well as a number of dwellings, apartments, businesses, schools and churches.  He was prominently connected with the Masons, IBPOE, Lincoln Republican League and the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. He served as secretary and treasurer of the Evergreen Cemetery Association. Daniel died in March 1923.  Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: <a href="http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Daniel James Farrar">http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Daniel James Farrar</a>.

 Scope and Contents

The collection includes letters, contracts, deeds, wills, St. Luke Penny Bank medallions, cemetery plot receipts, plans, blueprints, photographs, birth and death certificates relating to members of the Farrar family of Richmond, Virginia.  Daniel James Farrar (1862-1925) had a profound effect on the architecture of the city of Richmond.  Daniel followed the example of his father, Joseph who was the son of a free black. Farrar was involved with at least 14 buildings in the 1890’s as designer, builder or both.  Daniel’s siblings included Leah Farrar, and Alma Rachel Margaret Lucas who are represented in the collection. The collection is divided into seven folders containing 90 pieces of ephemera relating to one or another Farrar family member, family real estate transactions, a folder of miscellaneous documents, and 236 photographs of family members and friends, scenes and groups of people.

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Family Name: Farrar family. Genre/Form of Material: Correspondence Photographs Programs Receipts (financial records) Topical Term: African Americans--Virginia--History--19th century. African Americans--Virginia--Richmond--History. Construction industry--United States--History--19th century. Construction industry--United States--History--20th century. Free Blacks--Virginia--Richmond--History. Legal documents. Richmond (Va.)--History--19th century. Richmond (Va.)--History--20th century. Detailed Description of the Collection id49055 1 Joseph E. Farrar Documents id49016 1889-1892 and undated. 1 1 Daniel J. Farrar, Sr. Documents id49017 1888-1930 and undated 1 2 Leah Farrar Wilson-Documents and Medals id49018 1938-1964 and undated. 1 3 Alma R.M. Lucas Documents id49019 1901-1959 1 4 Documents Relating to Farrar Real Estate id49020 1930-1962 1 5 id49021 Yvonne Lucas Jackson Documents 1 6 Farrar Miscellany id49023 1 7 id49056 2