Calling Cards
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Scope and Contents
Series VI consists of 26 calling cards collected by Moncure Robinson. Many contain attached biographical information about the presenter in the hand of George Michener Hart. Prominent among the presenters are Toussaint Arrighi, General under Napoleon Bonaparte and Duke of Padow, Baron Behr, Belgian Ambassador to the United States; Major Francis M. Boykin, CSA and Louis Gay-Lussac the noted French chemist.
Dates
- Creation: 1816-1919
Creator
- From the Collection: Hart, George Michener (Person)
- From the Collection: Robinson Family (Person)
- From the Collection: Robinson, Moncure, 1802-1891 (Person)
Language of Materials
English French
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: 6.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository