Ord, Robert Brent., 03/17/1854-07/18/1858

File — Box: 18, Folder: 10

Identifier: 78998

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Consists of documents, mostly correspondence, by and about members of the Ord family other than Edward Otho Cresap Ord and Edward Otho Cresap Ord II. Notable family members represented in this series include historian Bernarr Cresap, American Civil War veteran John S. Mason Jr., Lucy Maude Ord, Pacificus Ord, James Ord, World Wars veteran James Garesche Ord, medical doctor James Lycurgus Ord, and Placidus Ord, among many others. Of special interest is a near-complete run of the family history periodical 'Cresap Society Bulletin' for 1935-1956, some documents about King George IV of England and Mrs. Fitzherbert, and a wealth of letters detailing Ord family history. Materials arranged alphabetically by individual.

Dates

03/17/1854-07/18/1858

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet (25 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/05

Container Summary

1 Newspaper Clipping: "San Francisco Girl Gets Residence As Bridal Gift: Miss Maybelle Ord, Who Is to Marry New Yorker, Is Recipient." 1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 3/17/1854 from Robert Brent Ord to James Lycurgus Ord, mostly regarding family news. 1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 7/1/1858 from Robert to James, mostly concerning family news.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, MAYBELLE - NEWSPAPER CLIPPING ABOUT HER (1854?-1858?): Printed Item

ORD, ROBERT BRENT - CORRESP. TO ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS (1854-1858): Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES LYCURGUS - CORRESP. FROM ORD, ROBERT BRENT (1854-1858): Autographed Letter