Papers
Scope and Contents
Contains an autograph album and two publications about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire that once belonged to Mary Murphy, a nurse in San Francisco during the earthquake. The publications include the book "Story of the Earthquake and Fire" by Wilbur Gleason Zeigler, published in 1906 by L. C. Osteyee containing photographs and first-hand stories of what happend during the fire. The other publication is titled "San Francisco Earthquake and Fire...Scenes Before, During and After," published by "Wood's" of Los Angeles, California in 1906 containing photographs of the earthquake and fire damage with captions. The autograph album is signed by friends of Mary Murphy from 1896-1904, mostly sending her best wishes and some include poems. The collection also includes a receipt for dues paid by Murphy to the San Francisco Nurses' Association and two train ticket stubs for passage from Los Angeles to San Francisco, California.
Dates
- Creation: 1896-1907
Creator
- From the Collection: Murphy, Mary (Person)
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: 0.02 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository