Evelyn Byrd Robinson papers, 1785-1940 (bulk 1866-1940).

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Evelyn Byrd Robinson papers, 1785-1940 (bulk 1866-1940).

Papers and correspondence of Evelyn Byrd (Cabell) Robinson, who married William Russell Robinson, resident of Nelson County, Va. There is also some material related to her two sons, Clifford Cabell Robinson and Wirt Robinson, who taught at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for many years. Includes some genealogical material, writings by Evelyn Robinson, early legal papers, and an obituary of Wirt Robinson. The correspondence is chiefly of a personal nature, and the bulk of it dates from after the Civil War.

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Robinson, Wirt, 1864-

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Robinson family.

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Cabell family.

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...

Robinson, Evelyn Byrd.

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Daughter of Dr. Clifford Cabell of Buckingham County, Va. From the description of Evelyn Byrd Robinson papers, 1785-1940 (bulk 1866-1940). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32878763 ...

Robinson, William Russell.

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Robinson, Clifford Cabell.

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