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Boid Family Bible

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4089
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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

  • Creation: 1818

Creator

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

Abstract

Old Testament portion of a family Bible

Provenance

unknown

General

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Processed by

Martha Bace, 2015

Uniform Title

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

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