Rockingham County political ephemera

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Madison University
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tiffany Cole
Phone: (540) 568-3444
Phone: (540) 568-3612
Fax: (540) 568-3405
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.

Terms of access:

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rockingham County Political Ephemera, 1861-1895, SC 0376, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.08 cubic feet 1 folder
Creator:
Derrer, Larry, 1944-2022, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, and Derrer, Larry, 1944-2022
Abstract:
Assorted pieces of printed political ephemera for Rockingham County including candidacy announcements, a blank oath, and blank voter registration applications.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rockingham County Political Ephemera, 1861-1895, SC 0376, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

An artificially compiled collection comprising assorted pieces of printed political ephemera for Rockingham County including candidacy announcements for Charles T. O'Ferrall, I. Frank Branner, Levi S. Byrd, Joseph T. Logan; a list of candidates for the May 25, 1893 election; a blank oath; and blank voter registration applications.

Includes a January 19, 1861 letter concerning a conflict between an upcoming election day and court day.

Biographical / historical:

Due to the artificial nature of this collection, a biographical/historical note is not provided.

Acquisition information:
Purchased at Jeffrey S. Evans Associates' Americana Auction on March 22, 2024.
Custodial history:

From the estate of Larry Derrer, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard