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Nannie N. Gardner commonplace book

 Collection — Box: BW 6, Folder: 1 [X031589279]
Identifier: MSS 16141

Scope and Contents

Nannie N. Gardner commonplace book (1853-1862; 0.03 cubic feet) consists of a gold stamped cover and gold title page indicating "J.C. Riker, publisher." The commonplace book was published with elaborate gilt title page and hand-colored botanical frontispiece and four similar botanical plates. Most pages in the book have been filled with poems and other inscriptions to Nannie from her friends. Includes entry signed "John Dooley."

Dates

  • Creation: 1853-1862

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Biographical Note

Nannie Gardner was born in 1836 in Louisa County, Virginia.

Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet (One folder)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Black Swan Books, May 2016.

Title
Nannie N. Gardner commonplace book
Author
Ellen Welch
Date
5/11/17
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States