Grover family papers

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
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred citation:

MSS 16394, Grover family papers, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.04 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

MSS 16394, Grover family papers, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The Grover family papers (1825-1917; 0.04 cubic feet) also includes papers from the Watts and Harris families. This collection contains receipts, a deed of gift for enslaved people (Dolly, and children Nancy, Elvira, and James from Mary Harris to Rosa M. N. Harris, circa 1845-47), a newspaper clipping of Preston Watt, and ration books of Bettie and William Grover. The papers came in a fabric packet stamped, "The Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Co. of Richmond, VA" which is included.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Thea Grover-Patrick, 23 October 2017.
Arrangement:

The materials are arranged chronologically within the folder.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard