Pocket Book and Silver Cartouche
Scope and Contents
This box houses a leather pocket book/ billfold which belonged to Edward L. Swem (1838- 1918) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Swem was a Union soldier in the Civil War who later operated his own photography studio in Belle Plaine, Iowa and Cedar Rapids. Edward L. Swem was the father of Earl Gregg Swem. Cartouche accompanies leather billfold and has "Swem" etched in the center. For preservation purposes it is detached from the leather billfold and housed in the velvet pocket that came with it. Accession 2016.032.
Dates
- Creation: 1910-1971, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Swem family. (Family)
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: 4.70 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository