MenuInventory of the William Robertson McKenney Papers, 1865-1930 and undated (bulk 1880-1900)
Abstract
Lawyer, of Petersburg, Va.
Materials relating to McKenney's law practice (chiefly 1880-1900), and largely concerned with the settlement of estates and the sale of real estate in Petersburg, Va.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- McKenney, William Robertson
- Title
- William Robertson McKenney Papers, 1865-1930 and undated (bulk 1880-1900)
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 5.9 Linear Feet, 4,440 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The William Robertson McKenney Papers span the years 1865-1930. McKenney was born in Petersburg in 1851 and attended the University of Virginia. The materials relate to McKenney's law practice (chiefly 1880-1900), and are largely concerned with the settlement of estates and the sale of real estate in Petersburg, Va. McKenney died in 1916.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
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Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], William Robertson McKenney Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Provenance
The William Robertson McKenney Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library in 1947.
Processing Information
Processed by Rubenstein Library staff
Encoded by Ted Holt, May 2008
Accession from 1947 is described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.