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Papers, 1840-1931

 File — Box: Manuscripts Group 2 Box 32, Folder: 1
Identifier: id4041

Scope and Contents

Contains the following: 5 Oct. 1840, Presidential campaign ribbon supporting Harrison (Al) and Tyler; 6 May 1842, Authorization and directive to the Secretary of State, signed by John Tyler as President of the United States; 26 January 1916, Monument to John Tyler. An address delivered at the dedication of a monument erected in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Va., by Armistead C. Gordon. Pamphlet; 16 June 1931, Virginia Born Presidents: Unveiling of the Bust of President John Tyler. Program of events at the unveiling and dedication of a bust of John Tyler, at the House of Delegates, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia; Engravings, prints, photographs of portraits, and copies of a silhouette of John Tyler; Photocopy of a letter from J. Tyler, Sherwood Forest to John Tyler, his son, suggesting that he find employment, then he can work on his theological and scientific theories. The Board of Visitors at the College of William and Mary meet to appoint a Professor of Chemistry and "I understand from your last letter...you have withdrawn from the candidancy." January 16, 1854. Copied from the original at the Virginia State Library in 1942; Letter from John Tyler, Sherwood Forest, to H.B. Grigsby, seeking information about a meeting of the College of William and Mary Board of Visitors and the death of L.W. Tazewell, May 14, 1860.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840-1931

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.01 Linear Foot

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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