Lawrence R. Quarles Family Collection, 1917-1974

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
1 folder
Creator:
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes photographs and ephemera from the Quarles family. The photographs have been digitized and are available online at https://albemarlehistory.org/quarles-family-collection-photographs/

Biographical / historical:

The Quarles family have been prominent members of Albemarle County and surrounding counties since the 1700s. A branch of Priddy's Creek is named Quarles Creek. Family members of owned hundreds of acres at Priddy's Creek, Rock Hall, Mechunk, and Buck Island. Modern prominent family members include Dr. Lawrence R. Quarles who was the Dean of Engineering at the University of Virginia.

Acquisition information:
Unknown
Arrangement:

Chronological

F1: School Certificates

F2: Professional Activities of Dr. Lawrence R. Quarles

F3: Greeting Cards

F4: Photographs

F5: Ephemera

Physical location:
Archive Room Shelves
Physical description:
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