Boid Family Bible
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4089
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a bound, well-worn copy of the Old Testament. There is a name inscribed in pencil inside the front cover but is, for the most part, illegible; the first name is possibly Herbert, while the last name is Boid. The birth dates of several other Boids are listed on the end papers, again in pencil and partially illegible.
Dates
- 1818
Creator
- Boid family (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
Family Bibles are typically handed down through a family, with each following generation recording family events inside it. These events generally include births, deaths, marriages, baptisms, and confirmations. Such Bibles are often used for genealogical research.
Extent
0.15 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Overview
Old Testament portion of a family Bible
Provenance
unknown
General
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Processed by
Martha Bace, 2015
Creator
- Boid family (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Boid Family Bible
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- February 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository