Garland family papers
Content Description
The letters often refer to enslaved persons who were hired out or relocated by the family. Of interest regarding nineteenth century women is a letter (December 19, 1833)from Frances Ann Taylor to her sister Jane Moore Garland describing the difficulties and lack of opportunities for women who were trying to obtain financial security.
Other topics include business and local news about the family. The letters make brief references to local people including Dr. J. Minor, Alex Rives, and the families of Ruffner, Randolph,and Taliaferro.
Dates
- c. 1830-1911
Conditions Governing Access
Biographical / Historical
Extent
0.08 Cubic Feet (Contains 2 legal folder of materials.) : letters, lists of accounts, and photograph
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Immediate Source of Acquisition
- Title
- Garland family papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Ellen Welch
- Date
- 2022-07-12
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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