Olga Hasbrouck Jones to Thomas Catesby Jones, 1911-07-1912
Scope and Contents
T. Catesby Jones Papers, 189 items, 1 Hollinger box, and less than 1 linear foot, contains correspondence from 1875 to 1925 of Thomas Catesby Jones in Poughkeepsie, New York and Norfolk, Virginia with his parents, brothers, and first wife, Olga Hasbrouck. There are also photographs of his family (unidentified), the University of Virginia, Monticello; and his University of Virginia diploma and Virginia law license.
There is also a commonplace book of quotations and clippings, from 1893, compiled by A. [V. V.?] Jones; and a scrapbook of notes taken by Benjamin B. Vaughan from Albert B. Dod's lectures on architecture, with clippings of sentimental and Confederate poetry pasted on blank pages.
Of interest are the letters from his fiancé, Olga Hasbrouck who wrote him every day after they were engaged in February of 1911 until they were married in May of that year. Her letters reveal her enthusiasm, playfulness, and excitement about getting married to “Tommy Jones,” and they also show that she was often tired of the demands of social responsibilities. She also mentions her friends getting jobs and that Thomas Catesby Jones supported Women’s suffrage.
Dates
- Creation: 1911-07-1912
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions.
Extent
9 items
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States