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Marjorie Mandeville Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2018-011

Scope and Contents

Contains a series of letters written between Marjorie Mandeville and various friends and family members between the years of 1839-1927. Mostly corresponding with Cora Reynolds. The letters reflect the average life of someone living in the late 1800's to the early 1900's.

Dates

  • Creation: Inclusive dates 1839-1924

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is held by the Rochester Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Division. Copyright of the papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors’ heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder[s] of copyright and the Local History and Genealogy Division before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library’s usual procedures unless otherwise specified.

Extent

0.26 Cubic Feet (1 letter box) ; 15x10x3

0.26 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of the letters corresponding back and forth between Marjorie Mandeville and Cora Reynolds between the years of 1839-1927. Though the materials are primarily letters, a diary and newsletter are also included in the collection.

Arrangement

This collection consists of 1 box.

Custodial History

Collection was donated to the Strong Museum by the Avery Family.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated by The Strong Museum to the Local History and Genealogy division in 2016 [Accession number 2017.034]

Condition Description

Good condition, some of the letters are fragile and brittle.

Title
Guide to the Marjorie Mandeville Papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Kaye Knoll
Date
2018-04-16
Description rules
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Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository

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