MSS 94-5
Clay Family Memorabilia Collection
Overview
Clay family memorabilia collection. Contains diplomas, photographs, engravings, portraits, and other material belongings.
Dates |
1892-1925 [Inclusive] |
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Extents |
16 items |
Scope & Contents
Collection Description
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Biographical / Historical
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
| itemGold (18k) pocket watch with initials "WC" on case, inscribed "Woodford Clay from Mother, Sept. 20 - 1892", Sept. 20 - 1892 | MSS 94-5 |
| item3 U.Va. Law Diplomas belonging to Buckner Clay, 2 dated 1899, and 1 dated 1900; signed by William M. Lile and Raleigh C. Minor, 1899-1900 | MSS 94-5 |
| itemSilver urn with horn handles; black wooden stand | MSS 94-5 |
| itemFramed photo of Ezekiel Field Clay and his mother | MSS 94-5 |
| itemMatted photo of "Mr. Spilman" | MSS 94-5 |
| itemOil portrait of Buckner Clay, painted by Wilford S. Conrow, 1925; 47" wide, 41.5 " tall; gold frame with light mounted above, 1925 | MSS 94-5 |
| itemShot gun manufactured by L.C. Smith, in black and white case | MSS 94-5 |
| itemBronze memorial plaque honoring Buckner Clay's work for the Edgewood Country Club (no date), along with a photograph of the plaque | MSS 94-5 |
| itemWooden box with hinged lid (11 x 25 x 6.5 cm) made from ash grown on the estate ("Ashland") of Henry Clay. Contains an unmounted brass plate bearing name "Juliet Staunton Clay" | MSS 94-5 |
| itemEngraving of Major General Cassius M. Clay (from a photograph by Brady) in oval wooden frame | MSS 94-5 |
| itemEngraving of John Marshall in oval wooden frame | MSS 94-5 |
| itemPhotographs of Buckner Clay alone (3) and with Buckner, Jr. (3) | MSS 94-5 |
| itemObituaries of Buckner Clay from various newspapers and in typescript by "M.J." | MSS 94-5 |
| itemPrinted program for testimonial dinner for Buckner Clay, June 15, 1914 | MSS 94-5 |
| itemPrinted memorial for Buckner Clay, [1923] | MSS 94-5 |
| itemTen dollar gold coin, 1899 | MSS 94-5 |
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