Robert Seager Collection
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0346
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopies of typed copies of a diary (1840-1841) and correspondence of the Gardiner family of New York, with information about their business dealings, political associations, and their relation to the Tylers of Virginia. The photocopies contain Seager's annotations.
Dates
- Inclusive 1840-1887
- Majority of material found within Bulk 1840-1860
Creator
- Seager, Robert (Compiler, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
Use of this material beyond access and research requires permission of Yale University, the owner of the originals.The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.
Biographical / Historical
Seager is the author of And Tyler too: a biography of John and Julia Gardiner Tyler, which was published in 1963.
Extent
.4 Linear Feet
Existence and Location of Originals
The original documents are owned by Yale University.
Processing Information
Blue sheet prepared by Betty Kondayan (April 1, 2009)
Creator
- Seager, Robert (Compiler, Person)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository
