Watts, Sarah C Guide to the Sarah C. Watts Papers Mss. 65 W34

Guide to the Sarah C. Watts Papers Mss. 65 W34


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Finding Aid Authors: Special Collections Staff.

Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
Mss. 65 W34
Title
Sarah C. Watts Papers 1807-1809
Quantity
0.25 Linear Feet
Quantity
Creator
Watts, Sarah C.
Language
English

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation:

Sarah C. Watts Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Gift 12/1950


Biographical Information:

Sarah C. Watts was from Bedford County, Virginia, and attended Leroy Anderson's female school in Williamsburg, Virginia

Scope and Contents

The collection is composed of letters from Sarah Watts' parents giving advice on marriage and the purchase of goods, as well as giving local news. The letters from Williamsburg and Surry County, Virginia contain news of social events, local residents and activities at the College of William and Mary including the banning of parties by the President of the College, Bishop James Madison, the formation of a military company by the students, and the fighting of a duel.

See also Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 15 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68

Arrangement of Materials:

Filed in chronological order.

Related Material

Available on microfilm from University Publications of America. Transcripts available with collection.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:

When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.


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Container List

Mixed Materials Box: 1 id131978
Mss. 65 W34