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Personal papers, 1888-1946

 Sub-Series
Accession: 2014Identifier: 2014-I.-B.

Part of collection: Ramsay family papers (2014)

Dates

  • Creation: 1888-1946

Scope and Content

Consists primarily of correspondence he received from his wife, Caroline "Lena" Canby Ramsay, prior to and after their marriage. The letters are personal and discuss social life and times in Wilmington, Delaware; literature; courtship and marriage; household administration; family life; and health. Other letters Ramsay received were from his parents, brother, friend and business colleague, Hamilton M. Barksdale, and others. There is also a letter book which contains copies of letters Ramsay wrote regarding his military service and insurance.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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Wilmington Delaware 19807 USA
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