We do have a folder of information on Ms. Arents and a small manuscript
collection that contains at least two letters by her. We don't have
anything relating to her work with St. Thomas' Episcopal Church.
Ray B.
Special Collections and Archives
VCU Libraries
Carter, Mary Dean (LVA) wrote:
> Have you checked the VCU Library? I believe I've heard they have some
> information of papers that pertain to her. I'm not certain, but it may
> be worth a try.
>
> Mary Dean Carter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Holly Ulrich
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 7:26 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [VA-HIST] Grace Arents
>
> Our church, St. Thomas' Episcopal in Richmond, is currently researching
> the history of its founding in 1908. One stumbling block is our
> founder, Grace
> Arents, niece of Lewis Ginter. We have researched the holdings at VA
> Historical Society, the Diocese of VA, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens,
> Henrico Court House, and the Library of VA. We are all too aware of the
> fact she left no papers (AAARRGGHH!). What we do know is based on
> anecdotal evidence and very few documents.
>
> I had heard about a year ago that someone was writing a book on her, but
> have no other information on this.
>
> Does anyone know of other research or have suggestions as to where else
> to look?
>
> Holly Ulrich
>
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