Mss. Acc. 1991.54 Addition, 1865-1891
Scope and Contents
Papers of General William Booth Taliaferro of Gloucester, Virginia relating to political, legal and business affairs including a number of items relating to his unsuccessful candidacy for Governor of Virginia in 1877. Includes a few items of his wife and printed pamphlets. 200 items. Also includes letter certifying William B. Taliaferro as an agent of the "American Colonization Society" dated October 25, 1865. See PDF inventory for the content of each of the six folders.
Dates
- Creation: 1865-1891
Creator
- From the Collection: Taliaferro, William Booth (Person)
- From the Collection: Taliaferro 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: 61.10 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository