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Ryland Correspondence CollectionMS-15

Ryland Correspondence CollectionMS-15


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University of Richmond

Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library
261 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
archives@richmond.edu
URL: https://library.richmond.edu/collections/rare/index.html

Matthew Hamilton

Repository
University of Richmond
Identification
MS-15
Title
Ryland Correspondence Collection 1843-1988
Quantity
.5 Linear Feet
Creator
Ryland, Robert, 1805-1899
Creator
Ryland family
Language
English .
Abstract
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.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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.

Processing Information

Processed by Matthew Hamilton.

Biographical / Historical

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.

Scope and Contents

The collection includes letters written to and from Ryland family members. There are envelopes addressed to various Rylands, postcards, holiday cards, and canceled stamps.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in one series of Ryland Correspondence, which includes 20 files.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Postage stamps
  • Postcards
  • Ryland family
  • Ryland, Robert, 1805-1899
  • Stamped envelopes

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Ryland, Robert, 1805-1899
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Container List

Series I: Ryland Correspondence Collection
1898-1988
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 1
    Title page from book "Housekeeping the Blue Grass"
    September 6, 1876
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 2
    14 Holiday Post Cards
    Various Dates
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 3
    7 Post Cards
    Various Dates
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 4
    Stamps (canceled)
    19671988
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 5
    1 envelope—Miss Nancie B. Garnett
    July 20, 1907
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 6
    1 envelope—Master J. Peachey Ryland
    March 24, 1900
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 7
    3 envelopes—Mr. John M. Garnett
    Various Dates
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 8
    1 envelope—Miss Elizabeth Ryland
    February 13, 1899
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 9
    1 envelope—Mn. Lewella P. Ryland
    August 3, 1911
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 10
    3 envelopes—Miss Julis B. Ryland
    Various Dates
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 11
    2 envelopes—Miss Fannie Garnett
    May 31, 1898June 7, 1898
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 12
    1 envelope—Mr. William B. Broaddus
    June 29, 1914
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 13
    1 envelope—Miss Anne Elizabeth Ryland
    December 28, [?]
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 14
    1 envelope—Miss Alice Ryland
    January 16, 1920
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 15
    2 envelopes—Miss Marion G. Ryland
    November 13, 1903 undated
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 16
    51 envelopes—Dr. & Mrs. Garnett Ryland
    Various Dates
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 17
    37 envelopes—Mr. (Dr., Rev.) & Mrs. Charles H. Ryland
    Various Dates
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 18
    1 letter to Reuben M. Garnett from R. H. Garnet
    Undated
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 19
    1 letter to Dr. James M. Garnett from H[?] B. Evans
    May 3, 1843
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 20
    1 letter to John Muscue Garnett from [?]
    May 31, 1847
  • Text box: 1 MS-15 folder: 21
    3 letters to Mr. Garnett Ryland concerning an Ichthyology article
    April and December 1908
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