Eliza Wright Murphy papers, 1847-1927; (bulk 1880-1927).

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Eliza Wright Murphy papers, 1847-1927; (bulk 1880-1927).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19105827

The papers of Eliza Wright Murphy consist of correspondence, poems, school essays, receipts, printed material, reports, and photographs. Most of these items are the personal papers of Eliza and her brothers: Edwin Edgar Murphy (1874-1914), John Gerald Murphy (b. 1872), Paul Percy Murphy (b. 1878), Isaac Wright Murphy, and C.C. Murphy, referred to as "Neil." Also includes material concerning the Arran-on-Black River Literary and Historical Society in Wilmington, N.C., including programs, minutes, memos, and reports, and the Presbyterian Mission Hospital in Kiangyin, China. The correspondence consists of several hundred letters to Eliza and her brothers from friends and relatives in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. News about local events and the correspondent's personal life are the chief subjects discussed. Correspondents outside of the immediate family included members of the Vidal and Wright families.

950 items (1.2 linear ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6956452

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Murphy, Paul Percy, b. 1878.

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Murphy, Edwin Edgar, 1874-1914.

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Murphy family.

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Arran-on-Black River Literary and Historical Society (Wilmington, N.C.)

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Murphy, Eliza Wright.

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Teacher. From the description of Eliza Wright Murphy papers, 1847-1927; (bulk 1880-1927). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19105827 ...

Murphy, Isaac Wright.

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Kiangyin Hospital, Kiangyin, China.

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Murphy, C. C

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Vidal family.

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Wright family.

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Murphy, John Gerald, b. 1872.

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