Hugh Blair Grigsby Collection, 1826, 1828, 1831, 1843, 1872, 1874, 1935, undated | Sargeant Memorial Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Hugh Blair Grigsby Collection, 1826, 1828, 1831, 1843, 1872, 1874, 1935, undated

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-537

Primary Creator: Grigsby, Hugh Blair, 1806-1881

Other Creators: Frothingham, Richard, 1812-1880, Hall, Edward

Extent: 6.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Charlestown (Boston, Mass.), Charlotte County (Va.), Conduct of life, Fourth of July orations, Frothingham, Richard, 1812-1880, Grigsby, Hugh Blair, 1806-1881, Marriage--Virginia--History--19th century, Norfolk (Va.), United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783

Forms of Material: Booklets, Correspondence, Poems

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Correspondence, poetry, and a publication relating to Hugh Blair Grigsby.

Biographical Note

Hugh Blair Grigsby was born on November 28, 1806 in Norfolk, Virginia. He married Mary Venable Carrington on November 19, 1840. Grigsby was a prominent writer and historian, with a strong focus in Virginia history. He was a delegate of the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1829-1830, president of the Virginia Historical Society, and chancellor of the College of William and Mary. Grigsby died in Charlotte County, Virginia on April 26, 1881 and was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.

Subject/Index Terms

Charlestown (Boston, Mass.)
Charlotte County (Va.)
Conduct of life
Fourth of July orations
Frothingham, Richard, 1812-1880
Grigsby, Hugh Blair, 1806-1881
Marriage--Virginia--History--19th century
Norfolk (Va.)
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Folder 3: Hugh C. Whitehead by donation

Preferred Citation: Hugh Blair Grigsby Collection, MSS 0000-537, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed January 15, 2016.

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