William L. Yancey

Containers:
Box 31
Scope and content:

Willliam Lowndes Yancey (1814-1863) of Alabama. This famous statesman and lawyer raised over $3,000 for the Mount Vernon Fund in Alabama.

Physical description:
Black and white photograph of an engraving of William L. Yancey by an unknown artist. The portrait was reproduced in the 1953 Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Centennial exhibition catalog.
Dimensions:
4 1/8 in. x 5 3/16 in.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.