Records of the Virginia Canals and Navigations Society, 1977-1988; (bulk 1978-1983).

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Virginia Canals and Navigations Society. Records of the Virginia Canals and Navigations Society, 1977-1988; (bulk 1978-1983).

Records of the Virginia Canals and Navigations Society, 1977-1988; (bulk 1978-1983).

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Papers concerning the operation and interests of the Society from the collection of Richard R. Fletcher, Society Trustee. The focus of the Society's research and meetings is on river canals and boat traffic of nineteenth century Virginia. Includes the Society's publication, The Tiller, membership lists, and the correspondence of Richard Fletcher. Recipients of Fletcher's correspondence include T. Gibson Hobbs, Jr., George W. Higgs, Jr., Russell Harding, and Dr. William E. Trout, III. The collection is concentrated on the period, 1978-1983. There is material included from the American Canal Society.

.8 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Washington & Lee University, James G. Leyburn Library