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Virginia -- History -- 19th century -- Social life and customs

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Mary Jordan Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: SC 0162
Abstract

The collection is comprised of two bound diaries kept by Mary Jordan of Harrisonburg between 1862 and 1883, with short entries pertaining to the Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley, the weather, local births, deaths and marriages, and daily activities such as church attendance, visits from relatives and friends, and travel.

Dates: 1862-1883

Turner Ashby Letters

 Collection
Identifier: SC 0107
Abstract

The Turner Ashby Letters consist of 28 letters, a petition, and two portrait photographs of Turner Ashby.

Dates: 1852-1863