| Other author/creator | Stephenson, Louise. |
| Other author/creator | Clarke, Mary Bayard, 1827-1886. |
| Other author/creator | Yates, E. A. |
| Other author/creator | Baker, Julian M. |
| Scope and content |
Typescript of autobiographical essay, originally titled by the author: The chivalry of man, as exemplified in the life of Mrs. Joe Person. Part I consists of a narrative of the discovery and marketing of her home remedy for blood disorders, including correspondence and accounts of discussions with various supporters and attackers, business partners, newspapers, doctors, and lawyers, from approximately 1882-1886; includes letters from Mary Bayard Clarke, Dr. E.A. Yates, and Dr. Julian M. Baker. Part II consists of various reflections about her life, particularly her work performing and arranging Southern popular music. Includes reproductions of author's holograph preface and table of contents. Also includes Addenda, with reproductions of newspaper and other clippings. |
| General note | Typescript prepared and edited by Person's great granddaughter [Louise Stephenson].--Cf. introductory letter, leaf [1]. |
| Location of original | Original holograph sheets North Carolina. Division of Archives and History. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift; Louise Stephenson. |
| Biographical note | Pianist, arranger of popular music, and businesswoman; born in Petersburg, Virginia; lived in Franklin County, Charlotte, Tarboro, and Kittrell, North Carolina. |
| Other title | Chivalry of man, as exemplified in the life of Mrs. Joe Person. |
