Collection, 1730-1834.

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Collection, 1730-1834.

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This collection consists mainly of extensive notes concerning race horses in America, 1730-1830. Included is data on importation, breeding, racing, etc. These notes were collected by Fairfax Harrison and his agents from various sources, and in particular from newspapers. Included are transcripts or photocopies of the original items, in addition to relevant notes by Harrison. There are genealogical notes on Virginia families associated with race horses.

9.9 cubic ft. (5,000 items)

Library of Virginia

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SNAC Resource ID: 8353567

Library of Virginia

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Harrison, Fairfax, 1869-1938

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Fairfax Harrison was born in New York 13 March 1869, the son of Burton and Constance (Cary) Harrison and the brother of Francis Burton Harrison. He graduated from Yale in 1890 and got a M.A. degree from Columbia University. He practiced law in New York and was solicitor for the Southern Railway, president of the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway; and president of the Southern Railway from 1913-1937. Harrison was the author of many works including the Devon Carys, Landmarks of Old Prin...