Papers of the Denny family [manuscript], 1878-1975.

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Papers of the Denny family [manuscript], 1878-1975.

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The papers include copies of correspondence, 1913-1927, between Collins Denny and James Cannon regarding actions by the college of bishops, legal decisions, and church controversies, and letters from William Murdock Denny to Elizabeth Chapman Denny Vann concerning his book, "Richard Denny...and his descendents." The papers also include genealogical material on the Collins, Denny, and related families including articles, obituaries, legal papers, family newsletters, correspondence and photographs. Among the latter are early views of the University of Virginia chapel.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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