Kennedy-Barton Book Collection Finding Aid MS277

Kennedy-Barton Book Collection Finding Aid MS277


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Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library

717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Business Number: 703-746-1791
lhsc@alexlibraryva.org
URL: http://alexlibraryva.org/lhsc

Repository
Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library
Identification
MS277
Title
Kennedy-Barton Book Collection (MS277) 1753-1834
URL:
https://alexlibraryva.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/resources/40
Quantity
.46 Cubic Feet, 1 Box
source
Kennedy, James, Jr. , Dr., 1752-1816
source
Gird, Sarah (Kennedy), 1782-1834
source
Barton, Benjamin, 1803-1877
Language
English .

Biographical / Historical

James Kennedy (1753-1816) was a druggist based in Alexandria and in some sources he is listed as Doctor. He also was an owner of a bookstore by the name of "Kennedy and Sons". His daughter Sarah Kennedy (1781-1834) married John Gird. She was the owner of many books in this collection, and many were gifts from her father James Kennedy. This collection also contains books owned by Benjamin Barton.

Content Description

This collection is from the Kennedy-Barton family. James Kennedy (1753-1816) was a druggist based in Alexandria and in some sources he is listed as Doctor. He also was an owner of a bookstore by the name of "Kennedy and Sons". His daughter Sarah Kennedy (1781-1834) married John Gird. She was the owner of many books in this collection, and many were gifts from her father James Kennedy. This collection also contains books owned by Benjamin Barton. See also "Vertical File Bio. Kennedy".

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Barton, Benjamin, 1803-1877
  • Gird, Sarah (Kennedy), 1782-1834
  • Kennedy, James, Jr. , Dr., 1752-1816
  • Rare books

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Barton, Benjamin, 1803-1877
  • Gird, Sarah (Kennedy), 1782-1834
  • Kennedy, James, Jr. , Dr., 1752-1816