Ryland Correspondence Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Richmond
Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840
Terms of access:

Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-15, Ryland Correspondence Collection, Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.5 Linear Feet
Creator:
Ryland, Robert, 1805-1899 and Ryland family
Abstract:
This collection contains a mix of envelopes, post cards, and letters relating to correspondence by and with the Ryland Family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The envelopes in particular allow researchers to explore the extent of the Ryland family connections as well as being of interest to philatelists.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-15, Ryland Correspondence Collection, Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes letters written to and from Ryland family members. There are envelopes addressed to various Rylands, postcards, holiday cards, and canceled stamps.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Robert Ryland, was the first president of Richmond College (1840-1866). His nephew Charles Ryland served as trustee, treasurer, and librarian of the college. Ryland Hall, named after both of these men, was designed by noted architect Ralph Adams Cram and is one of the original buildings constructed on campus. Dr. Garnett Ryland was head of the Chemistry Department at Richmond, and also an alumnus.

Processing information:

Processed by Matthew Hamilton.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in one series of Ryland Correspondence, which includes 20 files.