Papers of Joseph Miller 1815-1907

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

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This addition to the Papers of Stephen Philip Holt, 1815-1907, consists of ca. 790 items (1.3 shelf feet) concerning Joseph Miller's machinery manufacturing business in London, from 1815-1860, and Mrs. Mary Ann (Miller) Harper's domestic correspondence and business papers, from ca. 1820-1875, from Albemarle County and London. Also included are correspondence and business papers of Mrs. Harper's children, Warner Wood and Lucilla Wood, both of Farmington, Albemarle County. Of possible interest to those researching the history of machines are sixteen engravings, n.d., produced by Sharp, Stewart and Company, Atlas Works, Manchester, England.

Acquisition information:
This addition to the Papers of Stephen Philip Holt was originally deposited 15 December 1964 by Mr. Holt. It was withdrawn by Mr. Holt's executor 2 August 1974, and was re-deposited by Mr. David J. Wood, et al in October 1974 for safekeeping and historical reference.
Arrangement:

The correspondence has been arranged chronologically and is followed by the business papers and documents, also chronologically arranged. The engravings are placed in an oversize folder along with several other items. For a complete listing of these items, see the oversize listing which follows.

Physical description:
This addition to the Papers of Stephen Philip Holt, consists of ca. 790 items (1.3 shelf feet).