Rebecca Jackman friendship album

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Preferred citation:

MSS 16779, Rebecca Jackman friendship album, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

Summary

Extent:
.03 Cubic Feet one letter-sized folder
Creator:
Jackman, Rebecca
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

MSS 16779, Rebecca Jackman friendship album, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the friendship album of Rebecca Jackman. The book is roughly one-quarter of the album filled with twelve lengthy verse entries signed by friends across New England. Most of the verses appear to be original and/or tailored to Rebecca. The album itself is titled "Souvenir album," and published by J.C. Riker, New York," with several engraved illustrations throughout and some pages of pink and blue paper.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased from Eclectibles by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Library on 5 May 20202.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard