Papers, 1799-1964 (bulk 1884-1910), of the Munford family of Richmond, Va.

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Papers, 1799-1964 (bulk 1884-1910), of the Munford family of Richmond, Va.

1799-1964

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The collection primarily consists of the correspondence, 1884-1910, of Beverley Bland Munford (1856-1910) of Richmond, Va., in particular concerning his book, Virginia's Attitude Toward Slavery and Secession (1909), and including letters of Woodrow Wilson and William Howard Taft; scrapbooks, speeches, essays, articles, and poetry by or about Munford; and miscellaneous materials concerning Munford. Also, includes political and professional correspondence, 1884-1938, of Munford's wife Mary Cooke (Branch) Munford of Richmond, Va., in part concerning the education of women and Democratic party politics, and including fifteen letters written by William Howard Taft (some concerning Hampton Institute [now Hampton University], Hampton, Va., and the education of African Americans). Also, includes an autobiography of Mary Cooke (Branch) Munford's mother, Martha Louise (Patteson) Branch of Richmond, Va.; and miscellaneous materials of other members of the Branch and Munford families.

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Hampton University (Va.)

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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

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Munford family.

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The collection features Richmond, Va., attorney, legislator, and author Beverely Bland Munford (1856-1910); his wife, Mary Cooke (Branch) Munford (1865-1938), educator and women's rights advocate; her mother, Mary Louise (Patterson) Branch (1831-1908); and other members of the Branch and Munford families. From the description of Papers, 1799-1964 (bulk 1884-1910). (Virginia Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 31752238 ...

Branch family.

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Taft, William Howard, 1857-1930

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William Howard Taft (1857-1930) was an American politician who served as U.S. President (1908-1912) and Chief Justitce of the Supreme Court (1921-1930). 1857 Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 15th 1878 Graduated from Yale University 1880 Graduated from Cincinnati Law School ...

Munford, Beverley B. (Beverley Bland), 1856-1910

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Munford, Mary Cooke Branch, 1865-1938

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Munford was director of the Department of Public Welfare in Stamford, Conn., 1935-1940, and then director of Recreation and Personal Service Units with the American Red Cross in Ft. McClellan, Ala. During World War II she served with the Red Cross in England, North Africa, and Italy. In 1946-1947 she was welfare supervisor for UNRAA (United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration) in China. From the description of Papers, n.d. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007...

Democratic Party (Va.)

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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/Democratic Party of Virginia">http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Democratic Party of Virginia</a>. 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/Democratic Party (Va.)">http://scrc...

Munford, Beverly B. (Beverley Bland), 1856-1910.

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Branch, Mary Louise Patteson, 1831-1908.

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