0.25 Linear Feet, Summary: 2 1/2 in. (1 document case)
Creator
Kelley, Mary and Jacob Hartman
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown,
WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Letters dating 1890 to 1892 between Mary L. Kelley of Henry and Jacob Hartman of Terra Alta and Cranesville depicting their
long distance courtship in Preston County, West Virginia. Daily events, activities, and people of Preston County are briefly
mentioned, including horseback riding, sleigh rides, dances, and church activities. There are three letters from 1901, 1927,
and 1952 addressed to Mary Kelley-Hartman from correspondents in Morgantown and Charleston, West Virginia telling of daily
life.
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Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Mary Kelley and Jacob Hartman Letters, A&M 3240, West Virginia and Regional
History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.