A.G. French Letter,
Collection
Identifier: AC-383
Scope and Contents
A.G. French Letter consists of an one page letter dated '32 from A.G. French to his mother and an unnamed sister and discusses family matters. This document illustrates attitudes and family relationships of early twentieth century state convicts. French was listed as living at 500 Spring Street in Richmond, Virginia, which was a contemporary euphemism for the Virginia State Prison. French complains that he has not received any family letters.
Dates
- 1932
Conditions Governing Access
No Interlibrary loan.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for use in the Dougherty Reading Room. An appointment for research is recommended. The Dougherty Reading Room is located on the 4th floor of Belk Library in Special Collections.
Biographical Note
A.G. French was a prisoner at the Virginia State Prison in 1932.
Extent
0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
A.G. French Letter consists of an one page letter dated 1932 from A.G. French, a prisoner at the Virginia State Prison at the time of the letter. It is to his mother and an unnamed sister and discusses family matters.
Arrangement
This is a single item collection.
Acquisitions Information
The W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection purchased the A.G. French Letter from Bookworm and Silverfish in November 2007. Its accession number is AC.2007.021. It was opened to the public in February 2008.
Processing Information
Processed by Kathryn Staley, December 2007; Encoded by Kathryn Staley, December 2007.
Missing Title
- French, A.G.
- Title
- AC.383: A.G. French Letter, 1932
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by: Kathryn Staley; machine-readable finding aid created by: Kathryn Staley
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Description Is In English
Repository Details
Part of the Appalachian State University Special Collections Repository
Contact:
218 College Street
Boone U.S.A. - North Carolina 28608-2026 United States
8282624975
8282624975 (Fax)
witsmands@appstate.edu
218 College Street
Boone U.S.A. - North Carolina 28608-2026 United States
8282624975
8282624975 (Fax)
witsmands@appstate.edu
