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Blueprint/Drawing, Fargason house, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1905

This blueprint/drawing was created for the Fargason house on Lamar Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee; owned by John Thomas Fargason II and Annie Brinkley Snowden Fargason, daughter of R. B. Snowden. This furniture design is for a settle bench for the Fargason house and was created by Bayard S. Cairns, architect and nephew of R. B. Snowden, circa 1905.

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Blueprint, Fargason house, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1905

This blueprint was created for the Fargason house on Lamar Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee; owned by John Thomas Fargason II and Annie Brinkley Snowden Fargason, daughter of R. B. Snowden. These furniture designs for a china cabinet and serving table for the dining room of the Fargason house were created by Bayard S. Cairns, architect and nephew of R. B. Snowden, circa 1905.

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Blueprint, Fargason house, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1905

This blueprint was created for the Fargason house on Lamar Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee; owned by John Thomas Fargason II and Annie Brinkley Snowden Fargason, daughter of R. B. Snowden. These furniture designs for the dining room, billiard room, main hall, and library were created by Bayard S. Cairns, architect and nephew of R. B. Snowden, circa 1905.

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Blueprint, Fargason house, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1905

This blueprint was created for the Fargason house on Lamar Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee; owned by John Thomas Fargason II and Annie Brinkley Snowden Fargason, daughter of R. B. Snowden. This furniture design is for a leather chair and card table for the Fargason house and was created by Bayard S. Cairns, architect and nephew of R. B. Snowden, circa 1905.

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Blueprint, Fargason house, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1905

This blueprint was created for the Fargason house on Lamar Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee; owned by John Thomas Fargason II and Annie Brinkley Snowden Fargason, daughter of R. B. Snowden. This furniture design is for a leather chair for the Fargason house and was created by Bayard S. Cairns, architect and nephew of R. B. Snowden, circa 1905.

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Correspondence, from Fred Cairns to "Mother," 1876 January 9

Correspondence from Fred Cairns (1820-1879) to "Mother," 1876 January 9. Fred was married to R. B. Snowden's sister, Mary Jay (1846-1930). This letter is addressed to "Mother" which could mean Fred's mother, but based on the context of the letter, could also be Mary Jay's mother and Fred's mother-in-law, Aspasia Snowden (1808-1885). In the letter, he states that he told R. B. "Bogardus" that he would write her in a few days and also says that Mr. Cairns is recovering from pneumonia and this could be a reference to his own mother.

In the letter, Fred discusses how his baby son, Bayard, is recovering from scarlet fever. He mentions that they have not seen "Fay or Nora for some time as the Doctor prohibits my going there, on account of scarlet fever or their coming here, on account of measles. The last time I saw any of them, I talked to Fay...outside of the house & kisses 'seen' through the window glass."

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Correspondence, from Sister Hughetta Snowden to a niece, 1915 October 2

Correspondence from Sister Hughetta Snowden (1848-1926), Peekskill, NY, to a niece, 1915 October 2. She is answering questions that the niece had about Snowden family history and lists out information about several family members. Sister Hughetta states at the end that she hopes she can visit Memphis, TN, around the end of November that year, 1915.

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Correspondence, to Annie Snowden Fargason from Sister Hughetta Snowden, 1923 May 4

Correspondence to Annie B. Snowden Fargason from Sister Hughetta Snowden, 1923 May 4. Sister Hughetta is writing to her niece, Annie, after her sister-in-law Annie Overton Brinkley Snowden, has passed away. She asks her niece for details about Annie O. Brinkley Snowden's final hours. The letter also includes a holy card done in calligraphy made by Sister Mary Angela in memory of Annie O. Brinkley Snowden.

Sister Hughetta Snowden was the sister of R. B. Snowden. Annie Overton Brinkley Snowden was the wife of R. B. Snowden and Annie Brinkley Snowden Fargason was the daughter of R. B. Snowden.

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Correspondence, to Arthur H. Snowden from John B. Snowden, 1840 May 26

Correspondence to Arthur H. Snowden (1802-1893), New Brunswick, NJ, from his brother, John B. Snowden (1808-1863), Nashville, TN, 1840 May 26.

John Bayard Snowden was Robert Bogardus Snowden's father and Arthur Henry Snowden was Robert Bogardus Snowden's uncle.

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Correspondence, to Arthur H. Snowden from Joseph S. Gallagher, 1832 January 25

Correspondence to Arthur H. Snowden, esquire and merchant, No. 32 Exchange Place, New York, from his brother-in-law, Joseph S. Gallagher, Fort Gratiot, Michigan, 1832 January 25.

Arthur H. Snowden was John Bayard Snowden's brother and Robert Bogardus Snowden's uncle. Joseph S. Gallagher was married to Arthur and John's sister, Susan.

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Correspondence, to Imogene Snowden from Annie Brinkley Snowden, 1896 July 5

Correspondence to Imogene Snowden, Port Colborne, Canada, from Annie Brinkley Snowden, Rue du Mont Blanc, Geneva, Switzerland, 1896 July 5.

Annie is updating her sister, Imogene, about her European travels. "Went to Baker's musical store with Mrs. McCrackan(?) - a charming little lady who is staying at our Pension, and who takes special interest in us. We know her so well & like her so much now - The musical store was so fascinating that we have visited it frequently since...Saturday evening we went with a large party from our Pension to the Exhibition...We were greatly amused with the moving photographs - The moving room made me sick at my stomach...We walked along the lake until we arrived at Cologny where we saw Byron's home...We spent the morning at the Exhibition. It is something like the Chicago Fair only on a very small scale. The display of watches is very fine. The Swiss village is perfect - an ideal village...Sad to relate we were not cheered by any fireworks. It seemed strange not to have then on the fourth...We have jolly old times with the Princess. She is very charming, intelligent and lovely to us. She & her mother speak nearly every language...I forgot to mention seeing the imposing Castle of Chillon when we were making the tour of the lake."

Annie Brinkley Snowden was the daughter of R. B. Snowden.

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Correspondence, to Imogene Snowden from Annie Brinkley Snowden, 1896 June 17

Correspondence to Imogene Snowden from Annie Brinkley Snowden, Castellamonte, Italy, 1896 June 17.

Annie is updating her sister, Imogene, about her European travels. "Papa could never suffer from eating strawberries like we have here. They are delicious & we have wild ones on the place... Aunt Genie ordered an open carriage and we drove all afternoon - You should have seen the villagers stare! It is a rare sight to behold a carriage in these parts - and Americans too - dear me! The windows were blocked with faces and those in the streets stared at us with opened mouths & nudged each other to look - The drive was fine! We passed the Duke of Genoa out driving with his son...Mabel and I went immediately after breakfast with the cook to market. The streets were jammed with booths erected just for the day and every body was busy either buying or selling - Every body gazed at us. We had a great time in the hat store. I wanted a shade hat...I didn't care how it looked. When we turned to leave they offered the hat for one lira. I took it of course for that...I trimmed my had in white mull(?) yesterday. It is real sweet...Mabel and I are reading 'The Marble Faun' - The description of Rome will help us to enjoy that city more."

Annie also includes some original verses that she wrote. One part says, "But the mirror of nature that lay at her feet, Had reflected already the answers so sweet."

Annie Brinkley Snowden was the daughter of R. B. Snowden.

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Correspondence, to Joseph Gallagher from John Bayard Snowden, 1828 January 26

Correspondence to Lieutenant Joseph Gallagher (1801-1877), Sackets Harbor, NY, from his brother-in-law, John Bayard Snowden (1808-1863), Nashville, TN, 1828 January 26.

John Bayard Snowden was Robert Bogardus Snowden's father and Joseph Gallagher was Robert Bogardus Snowden's uncle.

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Correspondence, to Mary Snowden Cairns from Annie Brinkley Snowden, 1896 July 18

Correspondence to Mary Snowden Cairns from her niece, Annie Brinkley Snowden, 1896 July 18. Annie was writing to her aunt from Geneva, Switzerland. She was traveling in Europe with her cousin, Mabel Brinkley.

"Geneva is so delightful. We are not impatient to move. As it is only necessary to stay a week at Chamonix and as we shall not want to go to Venice before the latter part of September we shall have a long while yet to remain here and make a second visit to Castellamonte...Yesterday afternoon Mabel took material to write letters and I my sketching pad. We got in a steam launch and were soon conveyed to Ariano. Here we stayed until six o'clock. We visited the beautiful museum which was collected and left to the public by a single gentleman. It is like a palace. When we entered the huge structure [we] found the floor of mosaic and the columns of pink marble. In one room were a number of paintings by the old masters."

Mary Jay Snowden Cairns was the sister of Robert Bogardus Snowden and Annie Brinkley Snowden was Robert Bogardus Snowden's daughter.

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Correspondence, to Mary Snowden Cairns from Annie Brinkley Snowden, 1896 June 8

Correspondence to Mary Snowden Cairns from her niece, Annie Brinkley Snowden, 1896 June 8. Annie was writing to her aunt from Castellamonte, Italy. She was traveling in Europe with her cousin, Mabel Brinkley.

"The first four days in the steamer, Lucile and I nearly died from sea sickness - then I revived entirely and enjoyed the deck immensely for a time but got tired of the people - they were not of the choicest. Our stop in Gibraltar was a perfect treat. The streets are just wide enough for one vehicle. The sidewalks are only a foot wide. The people and trees(?) are wonderfully picturesque...The day we left Turin we were walking along the street and were attracted by music to a square court between some houses. Here we found a crowd assembled about a man his wife and daughters who were entertaining a crowd with the mandolin, guitars, and tambourine. The music was so beautiful...How different it all was from the music on the streets at home - there we close the windows to shut out the sound of the hurdygurdys, but the music-loving Italians listen with delight at their talented street musicians...I am in hope it will [be] clear in the morning and we may go to the village, purchase some sun hats and some gingham to make me a suitable shirt. I shall take my sketching pad along and will try to accomplish something."

Mary Jay Snowden Cairns was the sister of Robert Bogardus Snowden and Annie Brinkley Snowden was Robert Bogardus Snowden's daughter.

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Correspondence, to Mary Snowden Cairns from Annie Brinkley Snowden, 1896 November 21

Correspondence to Mary Snowden Cairns from her niece, Annie Brinkley Snowden, 1896 November 21. Annie was writing to her aunt from Rome, Italy. She was traveling in Europe with her cousin, Mabel Brinkley.

"In a letter received from Papa today he says Mabel arrived home in good condition and says that she grew a little homesick, but that Lucile and I seemed more contented to be away. The idea of putting it that way...Not until today was the dentist able to take that bothersome nerve out of my tooth. Then I was in the midst of suffering the first of this week a note came from Mme. di Westeuburg(?), a dear friend of Mme. Besfnalli's(?) asking us to dine with her...Lucile was obliged to decline for us. Lucile called on her immediately after the second note...My tooth had gotten alright. At seven o'clock the small carriage was at the entrance of our hotel and we were ready...and were soon rumbling toward the Palace in the Piazza Venezia. Here we were admitted by the footman...The Count and his wife put us immediately at ease - every thing was so handsome, cozy, and comfortable. Mme. di Westeuburg(?) is a charming hostess and the Count as well fitted for a host. He is so short he was scarcely perceptible by the side of my towering partners...The evening slipped by so quickly we were scarcely aware of the late hour when the carriage was pronounced ready."

Mary Jay Snowden Cairns was the sister of Robert Bogardus Snowden and Annie Brinkley Snowden was Robert Bogardus Snowden's daughter.

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Correspondence, to Mary Snowden Cairns from Annie Brinkley Snowden, 1898 September 25

Correspondence to Mary Snowden Cairns from her niece, Annie Brinkley Snowden, 1898 September 25.

"Your dear sweet letter has about decided me to join you in New York the latter part of next week. Now don't laugh and give it away will you? I give this secret into your safe keeping and come as a surprise - yes, as you know, Papa expects to be with you soon and he has made me very happy by supposing to take me with him...I had anticipated a visit to Jeanie Lea the latter part of October, but as the fever persists of course I must banish any such plans for the present... Mamma will remain with Imogene and Annesdale is not to be opened yet so as hot weather in particular and shot gun quarantine keep me out of Memphis. I shall beat(?) a nasty retreat to steal(?) second home in New York."

Mary Jay Snowden Cairns was the sister of Robert Bogardus Snowden and Annie Brinkley Snowden was Robert Bogardus Snowden's daughter.

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Correspondence, to Mary Snowden Cairns from Elizabeth Cairns, 1905 August 27

Correspondence to Mary Jay Snowden Cairns from her daughter, Elizabeth Walker Cairns, 1905 August 27. Elizabeth was writing to her mother from Paris, France. She updates her mother on her European travels.

"I hope Uncle B. isn't very ill, for I haven't received a single ___, not even newspapers, from him since I have been on this side. Nothing since my ___ letter received in N. J. It is very unusual for him, especially as I have written him four or five long letters. Rec'd a letter from Aunt A. yesterday telling of Miss Raudal's death, John F.'s illness, and Wm. Overton's marriage....the others going over to the Musee du Louvre. I did not feel like looking at old pictures. In the afternoon we went to Sainte-Chapelle, and afterwards went to the Magasins due Louvre...We caught the train to Versailles. Walked through the gardens, went through the Grand & Petit Trianon & through the stables where the royal coaches are kept and saw Marie Antoinette's diary. After lunch we went through the Palais or Chateau de Versailles...I hear that it is very cold in N. J. It is also cold in Paris, but we are glad of it, after the awful heat we had in Italy. I hope it will get cold in New Orleans and stop the fever...I hope John H. is proved only to be malaria and not typhoid. We head for Loudoun on Saturday. Don't send any letters to me after the twenty-third of September."

Mary Jay Snowden Cairns was the sister of Robert Bogardus Snowden and Elizabeth Walker Cairns was the niece of Robert Bogardus Snowden.

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Correspondence, to Mary Snowden Cairns from Elizabeth Cairns, 1905 July 30

Correspondence to Mary Jay Snowden Cairns from her daughter, Elizabeth Walker Cairns, 1905 July 30. Elizabeth was writing to her mother from Zurich, Switzerland. She updates her mother on her Italian adventures, leaving Italy via boat and train, and staying in Lugano, Switzerland before traveling to Zurich, Switzerland.

She speaks of how the hotel proprietor in Lugano tried to charge them more for their stay beyond the agreed upon amount. The police were called and "it ended in our getting the better of the hotel proprietor by 20 francs, catching our 11.14 a.m. train for Zurich, which he had been trying to make us miss, and leaving in good spirits and with flying colors. I reckon it will be a cold day in July before he trys to tackle American women again. He was hoping mad, but would do nothing, for we had him in our power. We found some charming Americans on the train, which made our trip pass pleasantly & then we were going through beautiful country."

Mary Jay Snowden Cairns was the sister of Robert Bogardus Snowden and Elizabeth Walker Cairns was the niece of Robert Bogardus Snowden.

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Correspondence, to Mary Snowden Cairns from Elizabeth Cairns, 1905 July 6

Correspondence to Mary Jay Snowden Cairns from her daughter, Elizabeth Walker Cairns, 1905 July 6. Elizabeth was writing from Florence, Italy. She details her activities including attending the opera and hearing "La Traviata," seeing St. Peter's Cathedral, taking drives in the Gianicolo gardens, describing the churches and cathedrals they have toured, and listing the artwork and sculptures she has viewed.

She states that "This is the hottest spell they have had in Rome for 74 years. The heat is so dry, however, that I don't feel it half as much as I do in New York... Don't worry about the heat, for if it turns warm again we will hurry out to Switzerland...You had better send my letters to Uncle B. to read but be sure to tell him to return them."

Mary Jay Snowden Cairns is the sister of Robert Bogardus Snowden.

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