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Newspaper clippings about the Ivy Creek Natural Area and its foundation, 1975-1987

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The papers contain correspondence, legal documents (copies), clippings, articles, research material, maps, and photographs concerning the Ivy Creek Natural Area and its history as the Riverview Farm owned by the Carr family (African Americans in late nineteenth century), including the original purchase by the Nature Conservancy, the formation of the Ivy Creek Foundation, and its administration of the property.

Included among these is a notebook titled, Ivy Creek Natural Area History and Heritage by Price Smith, and "The Rann Preserve" by Elizabeth Conant; a local conservation case study" by Patricia Farrell; an article "Legacies: Nature and History at Ivy Creek" by Bernice Grohskopf; as well as legal and financial papers of former owners Conly and Mary Carr Greer.There are also photographs of the Hugh Carr family.

Dates

  • Creation: 1975-1987

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: 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