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Gloucester-Yorktown Ferries, 1867-1952

 File — Box: 10, Volume: 10
Identifier: id294686

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

Conditions Governing Access:

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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

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