Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
2021
Abstract
The collection consists of eight folders of correspondence between various family members of the McComas family between 1906 – 1930s. The McComas family consists of Mr. and Mrs. George J. McComas, and their son, B.C. “Curtis” McComas, and daughter, Margaret McComas. The majority of the folders contain correspondence from Curtis McComas detailing his experiences in France and Germany during the First World War. Other soldiers, including Curtis and Margaret’s cousin, Henry, also sent letters to Margaret detailing their experiences or thanks for gifts provided to the war front. The rest of the collection include letters received during Margaret’s stay in Virginia College in Roanoke, VA., letters from a trip to Greenwood, VA. from Betty Purcell to Margaret, and letters in French from a Mademoiselle Panchuse [?] possibly involving discussion of events during the First World War. Date ranges have been estimated or noted by mail stamps where possible.
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
2020/12.0865
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
Recommended Citation
McComas Family Letters, 1906 – 1930s, Accession No. 2020/12.0865, Special Collections Department, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
