Jordan Family papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Preferred citation:

Jordan Family papers, 1860-1916. MS 0238. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
13 items One box and oversized
Creator:
Jordan, John, 1777-1854
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Jordan Family papers, 1860-1916. MS 0238. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The Jordan Family papers (13 items) consist of personal papers related to the Jordan family, including:

  • One notebook
  • Correspondence
  • Notes containing genealogical information
  • Photographs of Colonel John Jordan and his son John

Biographical / historical:

The John Jordan family lived in Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. Jordan, a builder and brickmason, was active in Lexington during the early nineteenth century and was responsible for the construction of several of the town's most notable buildings.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks and Oversized Case 2