Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections LibraryRose Oliveira, Accessioning Archivist and Ellen Welch
This collection is minimally processed and open for research.
MSS 16547, Lucy Bruce friendhip album, Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.
This collection was purchased from Eclectibles by the Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia on June 28, 2021.
Lucy Bradbury Bruce was born in Dudley, Massachusetts on April 1, 1830 and died September 6, 1902.
A ladies album belonging to Lucy Bradbury Bruce of Worcester County, Massachusetts which contains five engraved plates, sentiments from friends and family, three calligraphy drawings, and a watercolor theorem of a rose. Most of the well wishes are signed and dated, and many include locations. Predominately the locations and many of the signers are women including two of her sisters.