Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
The papers of the Nelson W. Jordan family were purchased by the Library of Congress in 2016. Elizabeth Carroll Vannoy donated more material in 2017.
Processing History
The papers of the Nelson W. Jordan family were arranged and described by Joseph K. Brooks in 2017. The finding aid was revised by Matthew Darby in 2023 to clarify description and incorporate oversize items from the original purchase.
Transfers
Four tintypes have been transferred to the Prints and Photographs Division where they are identified as part of the Nelson W. Jordan Family Papers. Patrons are encouraged to contact the Prints and Photographs Division in advance of a research visit.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container number, Nelson W. Jordan Family Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.