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Varina Davis documents master card set (3x5" cards)

 File — drawer: JD card catalog in reading room

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series: The boxed 5x8 slips (Jefferson Davis items) and the 3x5 slips in the card catalog (Varina Davis) are arranged chronologically and are the resources most read and copied by researchers, who use them as a guide to the document files and microfilm.

Dates

  • 1815-2015, bulk 1850-1880
  • Majority of material found within 1850 - 1880

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Boxes 1-40 stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

All file drawers and card catalog stored onsite.

Extent

From the Collection: 270 Linear Feet (80 file drawers, 40 boxes, 1 card catalog)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA