Mallison Papers

1854-1895
Manuscript Collection #30
Portions of this collection are digitized (2 items)
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Creator(s)
Mallison family
Physical description
0.044 Cubic Feet, 2 items , consisting of correspondence, a ledger, and poems.
Preferred Citation
Mallison Papers (#30), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Repository
ECU Manuscript Collection
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Papers (1854-1895) including correspondence and a general store ledger.

Biographical/historical information

The Mallison family, including Tom H. Mallison Jr. and Minnie Mallison, lived in Craven County in the late 1800's. In June of 1894, Minnie received a letter from Mary Lansiler of Lizzie, N.C., regarding illnesses, traveling, and other family matters. In December of 1895, Tom received a letter from a woman named Lily from Farmville, N.C.

Scope and arrangement

This collection consists of two personal letters (1894, 1895) pertaining to family matters, and a general store ledger (1854-1856), which contains both handwritten and published poems.

Administrative information
Custodial History

October 20, 1967, Papers of Clyde Thomas Mallison Jr., consisting of correspondence (1894-1895) and a general store ledger (1854-1856), which also contains handwritten and published poems. Deposited October 25, 1965, by Clyde Thomas Mallison Jr., Greenville, N.C.

Source of acquisition

Gift of Clyde Thomas Mallison Jr.

Processing information

Processed by D. Lennon

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Copyright notice

Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.

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Key terms
Family Names
Mallison family
Topical
Account books--North Carolina--Craven County--History
American poetry--North Carolina--Craven County
General stores--North Carolina--Craven County--History
Places
Craven County (N.C.)--Social life and customs