Emilie Bailey letters to Johnny Wilde

Collection — Box: BW-13

Identifier: MS-0238

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of two letters and one envelope. The letters were written (August 23, 1861 and October 28, 1861) to Johnny Wilde in Selma, Alabama from Emilie Bailey in Wilmington, North Carolina. The stationery is decorated with symbols of the Confederate States of America. Bailey wrote from the Palmetto Hotel in Wilmington, North Carolina where she and her family were delayed by the outbreak of war. Apparently, Bailey was a part of a theatrical family. The letters give some description of her life in Wilmington and her fondness for friends in Selma.

Dates

Creation: 1861

Creator

Bailey, Emilie (Person)
Wilde, Johnny (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Collection is open for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical / Historical

No biographical or historical information is available at this time.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (3 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of two letters written (August 23, 1861 and October 28, 1861) to Johnny Wilde in Selma, Alabama from Emilie Bailey in Wilmington, North Carolina at the outbreak of the American Civil War.

Provenance

The letters were given to Johns Hopkins University by Miss Eugenia Wilde in 1948.

Processing Information

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Rachel Gattermeyer revised the title and the scope and contents note in this finding aid in February 2024 to bring it into compliance with Johns Hopkins guidelines for inclusive and conscientious description (2023). The previous version of the finding aid is available upon request.