Gloucester-Yorktown Ferries, 1867-1952
Scope and Contents
Photo copy of “History of the Gloucester-Yorktown Ferry System: 1867-1952,” a research paper by ODU student Marion O. Dixon. Photo copy of master’s thesis by Marilyn M. Harper of George Washington University regarding disagreements between the family of George Preston Blow, owners of the Nelson House in Yorktown, and the National Park Service regarding the restoration of that 18th century residence. (greenish tab).
Dates
- Creation: 1867-1952
Creator
- From the Collection: Molineux, Will (Person)
- From the Collection: Board of Supervisors of James City County (Va.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: City Council of Williamsburg (Va.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Williamsburg-James City County (Organization)
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Extent
From the Collection: 5.67 Linear Feet
Language
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository