Graham Family Bible
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Special Collections and ArchivesJames G. Leyburn LibraryWashington and Lee University204 W. Washington StreetLexington, VA 24450
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Tom CamdenEmail: camdent@wlu.eduPhone: (540) 458-8649Email: mclear@wlu.eduEmail: specialcollections@wlu.eduPhone: (540) 463-8109Fax: (540) 463-8964
- Terms of access:
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The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Graham Family Bible, WLU Coll. 0118, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA
In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Volumes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Graham Family Bible, WLU Coll. 0118, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA
In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection is the family bible of Michael Graham, father of William Graham, which was printed in Edinburgh in 1752. It contains a genealogy page where Graham listed the birth dates of his children.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson H. Scott and Dr. Charles K. Scott of Burlington, North Carolina in 1982.
- Custodial history:
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After retiring as Liberty Hall rector, William Graham moved to Franklin County, North Carolina. The bible has been in the possession of the Scott family, Graham's descendents, for many decades.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard