Blackwell Family Papers 1725-1930, n.d.

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

Email: bg9ba@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 924-1037

Phone: (434) 243-1776

Fax: (434) 924-4968

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Summary

Creator:

Mrs. Edward J. Jones (Lucy Steptoe Blackwell Jones)

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

There are ca. 40 items, 1725-1930 and n.d., consisting of land grants, deeds, surveys and plats, and other papers pertaining to the Blackwelland Smithand related families, chiefly of Fauquier County, Virginia; and, printed material. Printed articles pertain to the Blackwell family, Civil War heroes, George Washington, the United States Army, and Randolph-Macon College. There are also two small published works, Baptismal Vows(1863) and Military and Naval Insignia and Novelties(1914).

Acquisition information:

This collection was made a gift to the Library by Mrs. Edward J. Jones [Lucy Steptoe (Blackwell) Jones] of Warrenton, Virginia, on June 29, 1990.

Physical location:

Physical description:

ca. 40 items