Mary DeGuerin Mayfield photograph and inscription, 1880
Scope and Contents
The papers of Ora Patience Lumpkin Mayfield are contained in 5 boxes. Box 1 comprises correspondence only. Box 2 contains memorabilia collected by Ora Mayfield, and the arrangement is alphabetical. The third (3) box holds greeting cards and photo albums of family and friends while box 4 contains diaries and books. The last box (5) holds two (2) Tyler Rose commemorative plates.
Dates
- Other: 1880
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 7.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Two item - a piece of cardboard inscribed "Mary DeGuerin Mayfield - 1st wife of JBM, mother of Earle picture made about 1880" - with photo
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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