Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

1980

Abstract

This is an artificial collection of materials purchased or found by James Jeffrey behind a wall panel in a Huntington, WV apartment. The series of letters was found behind said wall panel and the financial ledger was purchased from Lilley’s Bookshop in Parkersburg, WV.

The letters are broken down as follows:

“Ima Turdlet (?)” to “The Right Hon. Mr. E. C. Hatfield Esq”, undated. This is a scathing seven-page letter regarding the breakup or divorce of the writer’s relationship with Hatfield.

Reba Ann to J. Alden Goodno on August 15, 1926 about her experience in 4-H Camp in Ona, WV.

Reba Ann to J. Alden Goodno on August 16, 1926 about her experience in 4-H Camp in Ona, WV.

Reba Ann to J. Alden Goodno, undated, about her experience in 4-H Camp in Ona, WV.

Reba to J. Alden Goodno in November 25, 1928 about a book she read.

Unknown to J. Alden Goodno in December 24, 1928, a Christmas card.

The financial ledger belonged to John A. Smith of Mansfield, Ohio and covers the period 1868-1882. The ledger covers bills and purchases made for his carpentry business, with emphasis on moldings, table legs, and other various accoutrements.

Rights

Special collections material is obtained from many sources and is intended primarily for research and educational purposes. Certain works may be protected by copyright, trademark, or related interests not governed by the department. It is up to the researcher to verify that they have permission to use these materials for publication or other activities.

Accession Number

1980/08.0309

Access and Use

For more information or to use any of these collections, contact:
Special Collections, Morrow Library
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
(304) 696-2343
speccoll@marshall.edu

Comments

Span Dates: 1868-1928

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