Mary C. Gregory Letters

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Phone: (540) 231-6308
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Mary C. Gregory Letters, 1875-1876, Ms2024-025, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Powell, Mary Craufurd Gregory, 1847-1928
Abstract:
The Mary C. Gregory Letters are a collection of 11 letters written by Gregory in Alexandria, Virginia, to her cousin Edward, dated from January 10, 1875 to January 9, 1876. Gregory discusses personal updates and subjects such as the weather, her health, and books.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Mary C. Gregory Letters, 1875-1876, Ms2024-025, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Mary C. Gregory Letters are a collection of 11 letters written by Gregory in Alexandria, Virginia, to her cousin Edward, dated from January 10, 1875 to January 9, 1876. Gregory discusses personal updates and subjects such as the weather, her health, and books.

Biographical / historical:

Mary Craufurd Gregory (1847-1928) was born on January 12, 1847, to William and Mary (Long) Gregory in Alexandria, Virginia. She married physician Robert Conrad Powell (1838-1890) on January 10, 1876, and they had several children, including William, Llewellyn, Mary, and Neville. She died December 18, 1928, and is buried alongside her husband in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Alexandria.

External Sources:

U.S. Federal Census, 1850-1920.

"Mary C. Gregory" in the Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/559286:60214,, accessed Feb. 16. 2024.

"Mary Craufurd Gregory Powell", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18801797/mary_craufurd_powell, accessed Feb. 16, 2024.

"Dr Robert Conrad Powell", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16627028/robert_conrad_powell, accessed Feb. 2024.

"Mary Gregory Powell" in the Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/451283:9278, accessed Feb. 19, 2024.

Acquisition information:
The Mary C. Gregory Letters were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in May 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Mary C. Gregory Letters was completed in February 2024.