William Robertson McKenney papers, 1865-1930 and undated, bulk 1880-1900

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Summary

Creator:
McKenney, William Robertson
Abstract:
Lawyer, of Petersburg, Va. Materials relating to McKenney's law practice (chiefly 1880-1900), and largely concerned with the settlement of estates and the sale of real estate in Petersburg, Va.
Extent:
5.9 Linear Feet
4,440 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00876

Background

Scope and content:

The William Robertson McKenney Papers span the years 1865-1930. McKenney was born in Petersburg in 1851 and attended the University of Virginia. The materials relate to McKenney's law practice (chiefly 1880-1900), and are largely concerned with the settlement of estates and the sale of real estate in Petersburg, Va. McKenney died in 1916.

Acquisition information:
The William Robertson McKenney Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library in 1947.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff

Encoded by Ted Holt, May 2008

Accession from 1947 is described in this finding aid.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
Lawyers -- Virginia -- Petersburg
Real property -- Virginia -- Petersburg
Probate law and practice -- Virginia
Places:
Petersburg (Va.) -- Economic conditions
Virginia -- Economic conditions

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