Folder 2: Correspondence, Flyers, Notes
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Circular about Virginia Lunatic Asylum, "The Ministrel's Curse" translation from German by W.R. Galt of Norfolk, Va, medicine label for Bamic, lists, academic notations, correspondence to and from family members and others particularly in the 1860's (Sally M. Galt, William R. Galt and others), instructions on making a cloth splint and more. Includes 1862 correspondence with William R. Galt as principal of Norfolk Academy after the military took over the building. 1859 to 1861 report of number of "patients who have been inmates of the Eastern Asylum," number of patients discharged and number of deaths. List of supplies with a note, "Paper showing cousin Sallie's kindness to Confederate Soldiers, 1861 or 2." The correspondence has been grouped at the beginning of the folder; otherwise this folder has not been processed.
Dates
- Creation: 1755-1904
Creator
- From the Collection: Galt family (Family)
- From the Collection: Galt, Alexander D. II, 1827-1863 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, Elizabeth Judith, 1816-1854 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, John Minson, 1744-1808 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, John Minson, 1819-1862 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, Rogers Harrison (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, William Richard, 1818-1892 (Person)
Language of Materials
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: 129.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository