Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

1973

Abstract

The Aleshire Family Papers consist mainly of correspondence dating from 1863 to 1888. Many of the letters are written by various members of the family to Joseph Aleshire as he traveled the Midwest, buying wheat for the family flour mill. Most of these letters concern fluctuations of the wheat market and other business matters.

There are a number of letters from Mary Aleshire to her parents and brothers, dating from 1863 to 1878. These describe her life at college in Cincinnati, and later, upon her return to Gallipolis, her involvement with social and family matters.

The letters from Charles Aleshire to his mother and brother, dated 1863-1869, discuss his life as an officer in the Union Army, both during the Civil War and afterward. Several letters from his brother Edward also describe service in the Civil War.

Also a part of the collection are a number of letters from friends, relatives and business associates. Included in these are letters to Joseph Aleshire concerning business and political matters; letters to Reuben Aleshire, Jr., from his fraternity brothers at Marietta College; letters to Margaret Aleshire from a northern sympathizer living in Tennessee during Reconstruction; and condolences received by the family upon the death of Reuben Aleshire. Other items included in the collection are programs, news clippings, receipts, notes on family, business, social matters, and photographs.

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

1973/06.0054

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: 1862-1889

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