Correspondence, 1916
Scope and Contents
mostly to Alfred James from family members; Benjamin rosser James wrote while attending the College of William and Mary mostly reporting good grades and need for money; Annie Shield James wrote her son on family news and congratulating for his marriage to Mabel Williams; Cyrus Rosser James who performed the ceremony wrote thank you letters; sisters Lillie, Leah, and Annie all wrote about the marriage; brother Arthur wrote from the army where he was in the cavalry stationed in Virginia and moving to Brownsville, Texas; Also included are letters from Albert Teaching Agency and Ohio Wesleyan University trying to get Alfred James a position; also lyrics to two songs, "Nora O'Neal" and "The Sun-Bright Clinic" sent by S.H. Johnson.
Dates
- Creation: 1916
Creator
- From the Collection: James, Cyrus Rosser, 1855-1937 (Person)
- From the Collection: James, Annie Shields (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: 5.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository