Virginia Myers McBlain papers, 1818-1894.

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McBlair, Virginia Myers. Virginia Myers McBlain papers, 1818-1894.

Title

Virginia Myers McBlain papers, 1818-1894.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79463377

Abstract

The collection consists of the papers of Virginia Myers and William McBlair from 1818-1894, with the majority concentrated between 1818 and 1863. Letters and notes are to Virginia McBlair from her husband William McBlair, concerning Confederate Navy life and military operations (1861-1862); from her mother Louisa Marx Myers concerning family, home, religion (the Marx and Myers were Jewish), and social activities (1833-1848); and to and from her children, other relatives, and businesses. There are also letters (1818-1824) to Louisa Myers from her husband Samuel Myers (Virginia's father) in Pensacola, Fla., discussing life there, Indians, and slave traders, and Montgomery Co., Ala.; and from Louisa to her father Joseph Marx. School compositions are Virginia's and a sermon is from Samuel Myers' funeral.

Extent

.5 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Holding Repository

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 8233413

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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