Sarah R. L. Williams letter, 1889 April 19
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Summary
- Creator:
- Williams, Sarah R. L. (Sarah R. Langdon), 1822-1902
- Abstract:
- Collection contains a letter from Sarah R. L. Williams (1889 April 19) to Frank D. Andrews, regarding his requests for autograph letters. She mentions her "constitutional dread of bringing up the diverse memories which are inseparable from the handling of files of old letters." With envelope.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet (2 items)
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11226
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection contains a letter from Sarah R. L. Williams (1889 April 19) to Frank D. Andrews, regarding his requests for autograph letters. She mentions her "constitutional dread of bringing up the diverse memories which are inseparable from the handling of files of old letters." With envelope.
- Biographical / historical:
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Sarah R. L. Williams was a women's suffrage activist and editor of THE BALLOT BOX. She served on the executive committee of the National Woman Suffrage Association from 1873-1879.
- Acquisition information:
- The Sarah R. L. Williams Letter was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Alice L. Poffinberger, July, 2016
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0104.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Sarah R. L. Williams Letter, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.