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Vowell-Creighton Family Collection (MS024)
Collection
Identifier: MS024
Content Description
The collection consists of various objects, writings and ephemera pertaining to the Vowell-Creighton family. Most of the materials are from Hattie Vowell-Creighton. Writings include genealogical information and poetry written by Hattie. One piece of realia: a locket which includes a lock of hair, likely from Mary Vowell. There are a number of unidentified photographs, likely Vowell-Creighton family members. The oversized materials include certificates for the United Daughters of the...
Dates:
1890 - 1970
Whitton Collection (MS027)
Collection
Identifier: MS027
Scope and Contents
This collection contains printed matter such as brochures of George Washington's birthday, the Washington Board of Trade, the Suburban Spectator and others. Additionally, there are limited correspondence, reports of the Historic Alexandria Foundation, annual reports of the Alexandria Library, several booklets, photographs, and postcards.
Dates:
1843-1989
William F. Carne Papers (MS308)
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS308
Scope and Contents
The 1853-1854 diary documents the intimate details of Carne's daily life, and includes scraps of paper dated 50 years later (1903-1904), which at times seem to comment upon those earlier events.
Dates:
1853-1854
William R. Adam Papers (MS279)
Collection
Identifier: MS279
Content Description
Much of the collection consists of personal and professional correspondences of William Robert Adam. There are also a number of programs from events that Adam coordinated or was invited to attend in Alexandria and Washington, DC. The collection also includes awards and certificates, newspaper clippings, bibliographical information, publications, and research papers. There is also a folder on the composer Richard Bales, who conducted orchestral performances at some of Adam’s events. The...
Dates:
1920 - 1990
World War II Rationing Documents (MS008)
Collection — Assorted Box: 01
Identifier: MS008
Content Description
The collection consists of WWII ration books, with stamps for fuel, rubber, and other items.
Dates:
Undated
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- Boush, Samuel Coleman, 1842-1918 1
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- Hernandez, José Mariano, 1788-1857 1
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- Hulfish, Marianne "Polly" Minnigerode (Maigne), 1908-1981 1
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