Dr. Edward Riley Papers n.d.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
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

Summary

Creator:
Riley, Dr. Edward
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

A series within the 20th Century Collections, the Dr. Edward Riley Papers have been divided into two subseries: Assorted and Gooch Notes. The Assorted subseries contains documents donated by Riley's widow, Annette, to Riley's successor, Cary Carson. Several boxes were given to Carson, and the Historical Research Department sorted through before transfering the papers to Special Collections. Riley's research on William Gooch comprises the other subseries. Per CW Historian Linda Rowe, Riley intended to publish Gooch's letters.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Edward Riley was Director of Research at Colonial Williamsburg. He was appointed in 1954 and retired in 1976.

Acquisition information:
Transfer, 2007
Arrangement:

The papers are arranged in series.

Physical location:
On site - 20th Century Collections
Physical description:
.25 linear feet.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Governors - Virginia
Notes