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Lewis M. Coleman, Jr. papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 16419

Scope and Contents Note

The Lewis M. Coleman, Jr. papers (circa 1870-1926; 0.05 cubic feet) document Coleman's studies and travels to Richmond, VA and Charleston, SC. Collection materials include eleven letters Coleman wrote from Hanover Academy, VA to his mother Mary. Among other topics, Coleman discusses his friend Richard Henry Jesse (1853-1921), who briefly attended the University of Virginia. Collection materials also include two photographs, one of which depicts Coleman's son Lewis III among other University of Virginia students.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1870-1926

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Biographical Note

Lewis M. Coleman, Jr. attended the University of Virginia in the late 1870s, as did his father Lewis M. and his son Lewis M., III.

Source: Materials within collection.

Extent

0.05 Cubic Feet (1 small oversize folder. )

Provenance

Accession Number 2019-0071, Purchased 16 October 2018.

Title
Lewis M. Coleman, Jr. papers
Author
Tanner Greene
Date
6 May 2019
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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