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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.

Electronic Format:

Originals last in the possession of Judge Frank Armistead of Williamsburg, Va.

Preferred Citation:

Armistead Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

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Scope and Contents

Copies of papers concerning the Armistead family of Williamsburg, Va. Includes copies of wills; letter of R. T. Armistead concerning his Civil War record; Confederate passes issued to Robert H. Armistead and his oath of allegiance to United States. Includes copies of letters of Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Coleman and printed circular of Female Seminary, Williamsburg, Va.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Armistead family
• Female Seminary (Virginia)
• Photocopies
• Schools--Virginia--Williamsburg
• United States-- History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Veterans
• Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century