This accession consists of ca. 40 items, 1664-1968,
letters, legal documents and notes, photographs, Confederate
money, and newspaper and magazine clippings regarding various
historical figures and events. Most of the items, some of
which are photostatic or electrostatic copies of the
originals, relate to the Fowke or Reed families of Maryland
and Virginia. In addition, there are letters regarding the
genealogy of the Fowke and Mason families, as well as magazine
clippings and photographs regarding historical figures and
events. Included is a legal document signed by William
Berkeley, governor of Virginia, concerning land owned by
Gerard Fowkes in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
The genealogical material, material regarding historical
figures and events, and memorabilia have been placed at the
end of the collection. All other items are in chronological
order.