Elizabeth McPherson Whitehead Diary 1853-1855

Access and use

Location of collection:
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Whitehead, Elizabeth McPherson
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Record of the thoughts and actions of Elizabeth Whitehead during the years 1853-1855.

Biographical / historical:

Elizabeth McPherson Whitehead was the daughter of Nathan Colgate and Elizabeth (McPherson) Whitehead. She died of yellow fever in 1855, at age 34.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2005
Arrangement:

N/A

Physical location:
On site
Physical description:
84p.