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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875

25 Linear Feet 117 legal-size clamshell flat storage boxes, 1 oversize clamshell flat storage box

The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the "Early Records" since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a historic site. Other important resources are the appeals written by Ann Pamela Cunningham and the Vice Regents, governing documents, subscription or donation lists, printed material or publications, and bound volumes such as ledgers or scrapbooks. Individual items were added to the collection as they were acquired. The Early Records includes items dated 1852-1951, however the bulk of the material dates from 1858 to around 1880.

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Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875 25 Linear Feet 117 legal-size clamshell flat storage boxes, 1 oversize clamshell flat storage box

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union

The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the "Early Records" since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a historic site. Other important resources are the appeals written by Ann Pamela Cunningham and the Vice Regents, governing documents, subscription or donation lists, printed material or publications, and bound volumes such as ledgers or scrapbooks. Individual items were added to the collection as they were acquired. The Early Records includes items dated 1852-1951, however the bulk of the material dates from 1858 to around 1880.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Lee Chapel Museum collection, 1860/1970

6.25 Linear Feet two document cases, two flat boxes, one shoebox

This collection contains primarily visual materials donated to the Lee Chapel Museum over the course of the 20th century. The main subject for these items is Robert E. Lee. There is a lot of duplication throughout the collection. Most of the descriptions were transcribed from what the Museum attributed in their paperwork with some enhancements where necessary. Of particular note is an issue of a Washington College publication called "The Wreath" dated March 18, 1848. Publications were separated and cataloged.

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Lee Chapel Museum collection, 1860/1970 6.25 Linear Feet two document cases, two flat boxes, one shoebox

Washington and Lee University. Chapel

This collection contains primarily visual materials donated to the Lee Chapel Museum over the course of the 20th century. The main subject for these items is Robert E. Lee. There is a lot of duplication throughout the collection. Most of the descriptions were transcribed from what the Museum attributed in their paperwork with some enhancements where necessary. Of particular note is an issue of a Washington College publication called "The Wreath" dated March 18, 1848. Publications were separated and cataloged.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Mary Lee Bowman collection, 1868/1923

0.25 Linear Feet 1 half document case, one oversize folder

This collection primarily focuses on the W. H. F. "Rooney" Lee family. Rooney was the son of Robert E. Lee. Included are photographs, correspondence among family members, invoices and receipts, and a couple of recipes. The primary recipient of the correspondence was Rooney's wife, Mary Tabb Bolling Lee. Correspondents include G. W. C. Lee and Robert E. Lee, III. The photograph subjects include George Bolling Lee, Robert E. Lee, Robert E. Lee, III, W. H. F. Lee, and the President's House at Washington and Lee University. There is also a photograph of the Lee Recumbent statue.

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Mary Lee Bowman collection, 1868/1923 0.25 Linear Feet 1 half document case, one oversize folder

Bowman, Mary Lee

This collection primarily focuses on the W. H. F. "Rooney" Lee family. Rooney was the son of Robert E. Lee. Included are photographs, correspondence among family members, invoices and receipts, and a couple of recipes. The primary recipient of the correspondence was Rooney's wife, Mary Tabb Bolling Lee. Correspondents include G. W. C. Lee and Robert E. Lee, III. The photograph subjects include George Bolling Lee, Robert E. Lee, Robert E. Lee, III, W. H. F. Lee, and the President's House at Washington and Lee University. There is also a photograph of the Lee Recumbent statue.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Moses J. Ezekiel papers, 1867/1917

1 cubic feet 2 boxes

The Moses J. Ezekiel papers consist of the papers of noted 19th century sculptor Moses J. Ezekiel, including:

  • Correspondence to VMI superintendent Edward W. Nichols and others (dated 1867-1917), some relating to the design of the Battle of New Market memorial sculpture Virginia Mourning Her Dead
  • Pen and ink sketches by Ezekiel (approximately 67 items)
  • A typescript version of Ezekiel's autobiography
  • Memoirs from the Baths of Diocletian
  • Print material

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Moses J. Ezekiel papers, 1867/1917 1 cubic feet 2 boxes

Ezekiel, Moses J. (Moses Jacob), 1844-1917

The Moses J. Ezekiel papers consist of the papers of noted 19th century sculptor Moses J. Ezekiel, including:

  • Correspondence to VMI superintendent Edward W. Nichols and others (dated 1867-1917), some relating to the design of the Battle of New Market memorial sculpture Virginia Mourning Her Dead
  • Pen and ink sketches by Ezekiel (approximately 67 items)
  • A typescript version of Ezekiel's autobiography
  • Memoirs from the Baths of Diocletian
  • Print material

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