Collections : [Alexandria Library]

Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Primary Collecting Areas:
Alexandria history, Virginia history, Genealogy, U.S. Civil War
Description:
As one of the core research institutions in Alexandria, the Local History and Special Collections Branch (LHSC) is focused on documenting Alexandria from its colonial era to its modern life as a vibrant community of immigrants and cultural attractions.
POC: Patricia Walker, Branch Manager
Phone: (703) 746-1719
Phone: (703) 838-4577
Fax: (703) 706-3912
Start Over Repository Alexandria Library Collection Armistead Boothe Papers (MS164) Date range 1873

1.1: William J. Boothe And Mary Grace Leadbeater Boothe 1.22 Cubic Feet 2 boxes, 6 oversize folders

This sub-series includes the personal papers, correspondence, business, legal, and financial documents of William and Mary Boothe. Notable items include Captain William J. Boothe's ship's logs, and Mary Boothe's detailed financial management of her household after her husband's death.

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  2. Armistead Boothe Papers (MS164)
  3. Series 1: Boothe Family History

1.2: Gardner Lloyd Boothe And Eleanor Harrison Carr Boothe 1.26 Cubic Feet 2 boxes, 3 oversize folders

This sub-series includes the personal papers, correspondence, business, legal, and financial documents of Gardner and Eleanor Boothe. Notable items include Gardner's correspondence to Eleanor during their courtship; and a correspondence with Edith K. Roosevelt. This series also includes some papers of Gardner and Eleanor's first son and Armistead's elder brother, Gardner Jr.

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  2. Armistead Boothe Papers (MS164)
  3. Series 1: Boothe Family History

Armistead Boothe Papers (MS164) 10.2 Cubic Feet 14.5 boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 18 oversize folders, 3 oversize items, 2 items in map drawers, 1 rolled item

Boothe, Armistead L. (Armistead Lloyd), 1907-1990

These are the collected papers of Alexandria politician Armistead Lloyd Boothe (1907-1990). Papers created or collected by Boothe in the course of his career include campaign materials, correspondence with colleagues, and extensive newspaper clippings in addition to other research on political issues such as segregation, education, and transportation.

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