This collection contains a mix of envelopes, post cards, and letters relating to correspondence by and with the Ryland Family
in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The envelopes in particular allow researchers to explore the extent of the Ryland
family connections as well as being of interest to philatelists.
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce
must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-15, Ryland Correspondence Collection, Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial
Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia.
Dr. Robert Ryland, was the first president of Richmond College (1840-1866). His nephew Charles Ryland served as trustee, treasurer,
and librarian of the college. Ryland Hall, named after both of these men, was designed by noted architect Ralph Adams Cram
and is one of the original buildings constructed on campus. Dr. Garnett Ryland was head of the Chemistry Department at Richmond,
and also an alumnus.
The collection includes letters written to and from Ryland family members. There are envelopes addressed to various Rylands,
postcards, holiday cards, and canceled stamps.