Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation

MSS 16394, Grover family papers, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Provenance

Donated by Thea Grover-Patrick, 23 October 2017.

Scope and Contents

The Grover family papers (1825-1917; 0.04 cubic feet) also includes papers from the Watts and Harris families. This collection contains receipts, a deed of gift for enslaved people (Dolly, and children Nancy, Elvira, and James from Mary Harris to Rosa M. N. Harris, circa 1845-47), a newspaper clipping of Preston Watt, and ration books of Bettie and William Grover. The papers came in a fabric packet stamped, "The Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Co. of Richmond, VA" which is included.

Arrangement

The materials are arranged chronologically within the folder.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Slaves -- Virginia
• clippings (information artifacts)
• letters (correspondence)