Music, n.d.

File — Box: 4, Folder: 16

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of papers documenting the personal and professional lives of three family members: William Almy Richmond, his wife Lorraine, and their daughter Rebecca. The bulk of the collection consists of William A. Richmond's Indians Affairs documents, 1845-1849. Rebecca Richmond's papers are primarily personal, consisting of correspondence, and more importantly her diaries, written during the Civil War. The smallest part of the collection is the Lorraine Richmond diaries, 1858-1863. They show day to day life prior to and during the Civil War.

Some changes in description are being made, as new review of select items suggests that they were the property of Rebecca, rather than her mother, for example. Additional adjustments may still need to be found and made for a more accurate description.

Dates

1825-1923, n.d.

Creator

From the Collection: Fitch, Cadette Everett (Person)
From the Collection: Richmond, Lorraine Page (Person)
From the Collection: Church, Frederick S. (Frederick Stuart) (Person)
From the Collection: Richmond, Rebecca (Person)
From the Collection: Richmond, William Almy (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Access Restriction: Access to some materials are restricted and only by arrangement with the Department Head or Archivist.

Unprocessed materials: Contact the Archivist about possible unprocessed holdings.

Usage Note, Separated Materials (Safety): Items which need an additional level of protection have been placed in a separate storage area, with usage photocopies available for reference, in the regular location in the collection. The original material is available for use with permission from the Archivist or Department Head. Those researchers who can work from the usage copy help to better preserve the aging original materials for future generations.