Lavinia Austin Letters, 1850 - 1859
File — Box: 4257.001, Folder: 25
Scope and Contents
Correspondence to and from Lavinia Austin of Hartford, Connecticut, written in the 1850s. The letters discuss Lavinia's upcoming wedding as well as various friends and family members. Several of the letters are from Katie (Katy) B. P., discussing daily life and many of their friends. One letter mentions her hope of hearing Jenny Lind in concert.
Dates
- 1850 - 1859
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 15.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Formerly MSS.3072 Katie B. P. Letters and MSS.3107 Lavinia Austin Correspondence
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository