Diaries, 1859
Scope and Contents
Diaries kept by Leroy S. Edwards, with some entries written by his wife, Elizabeth Ferguson Edwards; many contain inserts, or loose materials. Subjects include the evacuation of Richmond in 1865 and Edwards’ marriage in 1866. The 1865-1868 diary entries were written on a Roll Book for Petersburg Female College dated March 25, 1861. Also included is a diary from his son, Leroy Jr., during his time at Randolph-Macon College from 1893-1899.
Dates
- 1859
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research; appointments to view materials can be scheduled via the appointment request form on the Special Collections and Archives webpage of the library website https://library.rmc.edu/specialcollections
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet (3 boxes; 1 metal cannister; letters have been digitized)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Flavia Reed Owen Special Collections & Archives, McGraw-Page Library, Randolph-Macon College Repository
305 Henry Street, P.O. Box 5005
Ashland Virginia 23005 United States
804-752-3203
archives@rmc.edu
