Gilbert J. Cox Papers Finding Aid MS261

Gilbert J. Cox Papers Finding Aid MS261


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Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library

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Alexandria, VA 22314
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Repository
Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library
Identification
MS261
Title
Gilbert J. Cox (MS261) 1838-1879; 1931
URL:
https://alexlibraryva.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/resources/108
Quantity
.095 Cubic Feet, 6 folders
Creator
Cox, Gilbert J., Jr. (Gilbert Jefferson)
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[item identification], Gilbert J. Cox Papers, MS261, Alexandria Library, Local History and Special Collections, Alexandria, Virginia.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Lawrence Temple Washington


Biographical / Historical

Gilbert Jefferson Cox, Jr. was clerk of the School Board of Alexandria in the 1930s. He lived at West Walnut Street in Alexandria, Virginia.

Content Description

These documents mostly relate to the property at King and Alfred, the location of the Peabody School Building.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Deeds -- Virginia -- Alexandria.
  • Public schools
  • School boards.
  • Schools -- Virginia -- Alexandria.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Cox, Gilbert J., Jr. (Gilbert Jefferson)

Container List

Text Assorted Box: 03 folder: 261-1
Letter from Superintendent of Public Instruction; Application of R. C. Brown
February, 1931
Text Assorted Box: 03 folder: 261-2
Deeds
1838, 1854, 1859, 1872
Text Assorted Box: 03 folder: 261-3
Abstract of Title for Property at King and Alfred Streets
1874 May 30
Text Assorted Box: 03 folder: 261-4
Bond
1877
Text Assorted Box: 03 folder: 261-5
Letter Offering Property for Sale; Receipt of Tax for Recording Deed
1874
Text Assorted Box: 03 folder: 261-6
Fire Insurance Policy
1879