Letters, 1916-1922
Scope and Contents
Letters written by William Key Howard to his sister Frances R. Howard. In the earliest letters William mentions school and alludes to his outdoor hobbies: buying fishing tackle and shotgun shells. The later letters were written from old family estate known as Gay Mont, in Rappahannock Academy, Virginia, which belonged to the Robb-Bernard branch of the family. Letters concering hunting, swimming, and horseback riding summers of 1921 and 1922. Mentions numerous cousins who visted Gay Mont. The final letters were written from Fredericksburg, Virginia where William attended Fredericksburg High School. Contains two postcards to William from his sister Frances.
Dates
- Creation: 1916-1922
Creator
- From the Collection: Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
English French Dutch;Flemish
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: 26.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository