Marjorie Mandeville Papers
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
- Marjorie Mandeville (Person)
- Cora Reynolds (Person)
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.
Genre / Form
- Title
- Guide to the Marjorie Mandeville Papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Kaye Knoll
- Date
- 2018-04-16
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
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Rochester 14604 USA
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