William H. & Araminta Guilford Tripp papers.
| Author/creator | Tripp, William H. creator. |
| Other author | Tripp, Araminta Guilford, creator. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 1849-1911. |
| Description | 0.22 cubic ft. (149 items) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | Papers (1849-1911) of a Beaufort County, N.C. family, including correspondence, diary, financial records, poems, sheet music, invitation to weddings, dances and commencements. The majority of the collection is correspondence (1888-1911) addressed to the Tripp's daughter, Lida Tripp Parker. Earlier correspondence (1849-1882) mainly contains premarital love letters between William and Araminta, as well as letters discussing the Civil War. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | William H. & Araminta Guilford Tripp Papers (#614), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of Gift of Mrs. Pauline Roberson. |
| Biographical note | William H. Tripp and Araminta Guilford Tripp were married in 1853 and resided in Beaufort County, N.C. William H. Tripp was a House of Commons member (1850-1852) of the N.C. General Assembly and he served as captain of Co. B, 40th Regiment N.C. Troops (3rd Regiment N.C. Artillery) from September 30, 1861 until February 10, 1865. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #614 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |