George B. Harrison papers, 1821-1924

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Summary

Creator:
Harrison, George B.
Abstract:
Lawyer, of Clarke Co., Va. Correspondence, daybooks, and family, business, and other papers. The bulk of the collection consists of cancelled checks, bills and receipts, legal papers, newspaper clippings, and advertisements. The papers deal with Civil War destruction in Virginia, social life in Virginia after the war, American interest in Cuba (1869-1870), agriculture and land in Florida (1880s), social, political, and economic activities in Clarke Co., the genealogy of the Harrison family, and other matters. Correspondents include Thomas R. Dew and Harry F. Byrd.
Extent:
18 Linear Feet
13,488 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00514

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, daybooks, and family, business, and other papers. The bulk of the collection consists of cancelled checks, bills and receipts, legal papers, newspaper clippings, and advertisements. Topics include Civil War destruction in Virginia, social life in Virginia after the war, American interest in Cuba (1869-1870), agriculture and land in Florida (1880s), social, political, and economic activities in Clarke Co., the genealogy of the Harrison family, and other matters. Correspondents include Thomas R. Dew and Harry F. Byrd.

Acquisition information:
The George B. Harrison Papers were purchased by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library in 1954.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff

Encoded by Ted Holt and Paula Jeannet, May 2008

Accession from 1958 is described in this finding aid.

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[Identification of item], George B. Harrison Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University