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Cherry Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2024-044

This collection consists of correspondence of Dillon Brook Cherry, Emma Richardson Cherry, Jim Mayberry, Ruth Richardson Mayberry, and other family members. Emma Richardson Cherry was an American painter who lived in Houston, Texas in the late 19th century.

Dates

  • 1880s-1930s

Creator

Physical Description

The Cherry Family Papers are fragile and special care is required in handling. Please contact an archivist for assistance.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Special Collections owns the physical items in our collections, but copyright normally belongs to the creator of the materials or their heirs. The researcher has full responsibility for determining copyright status, obtaining permission to publish from copyright holders, and abiding by current copyright laws when publishing or displaying copies of Special Collections material in print or electronic form. For more information, consult the appropriate librarian. Reproduction decisions will be made by Special Collections staff on a case-by-case basis.

Extent

1 linear feet

Additional Description

Arrangement

Materials are arranged into three series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased in July 2024 from Auger Down Books.

Physical Description

The Cherry Family Papers are fragile and special care is required in handling. Please contact an archivist for assistance.

Subjects

Collecting Areas

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Cherry Family Papers
Status
Completed
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository

https://libraries.uh.edu/locations/special-collections/
Contact:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750