Siler Family Papers, 1848-1968 A&M 2200

Siler Family Papers, 1848-1968 A&M 2200


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West Virginia and Regional History Center

1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
Business Number: 304-293-3536
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Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center

Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2200
Title
Siler Family Papers 1848-1968
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/198957
Quantity
66.6 Linear Feet, Summary: 66 ft. 7 in. (149 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 small flat storage box, 3 1/2 in.); (2 oversize folders, 2 in.); (25 wrapped packages, 3 ft. 8 in.)
Creator
Seiler family
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

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

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Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Siler Family Papers, A&M 2200, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase from (in process), (in process)


Scope and Contents

This is a collection of letters and documents tracing the personal and business life of an eastern panhandle West Virginia family. The papers concern a broad range of political, social, financial, and legal topics, particularly focusing on J. Hammond Siler, Jr., his parents, J. Hammond Siler, Sr. and Jessie Castleman Siler (residents of the Town of Bath better known as Berkeley Springs). Also includes correspondence and other papers from related families. Subjects include banking, the Civil War, the Episcopal church, secession of Virginia, Virginia Loyalty Oath, women's diaries, and women's letters and papers. A notable item in the collection is the diary of Anne Doyne Wolff Strother, wife of artist and writer David Hunter Strother, documenting a trip with husband and daughter Emily to New Orleans in 1857 (S2/Box 67, folder 1a).

Series include:

Series 1. J. Hammond Siler, Jr. (ca. 1848-1968), boxes S1/Box 1-S1/Box 50
Series 2. J. Hammond Siler, Sr. (ca. 1848-1968), boxes S2/Box 1-S2/Box 89
Series 3. Jessie Castleman Siler (ca. 1848-1968), boxes S3/Box 1-S3/Box 2
Series 4. A.C. Hammond (ca. 1848-1968), boxes S4/Box 1-S4/Box 4
Series 5. Ann R. Castleman (ca. 1848-1968), boxes S5/Box 1-S5/Box 2
Series 6. Photographs (ca. 1848-1968), box S6/Box 1
Series 7. Wrapped Packages (ca. 1848-1968), Wrapped Packages 1-26
Series 8. Oversize Material (ca. 1848-1968), box S8/Box 1

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Legacy Administrative Notes

missing; 2011/04/15; mrr

series 2, box 47, folder 13

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Legacy Formats

archives and manuscripts; photographs / postcards / prints / etc.

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Series 1. J. Hammond Siler, Jr. (boxes S1/Box 1-S1/Box 50)
Mixed Materials S1/Box 1 Mixed Materials S1/Box 2 Mixed Materials S1/Box 3 Mixed Materials S1/Box 4 Mixed Materials S1/Box 5 Mixed Materials S1/Box 6 Mixed Materials S1/Box 7 Mixed Materials S1/Box 8 Mixed Materials S1/Box 9 Mixed Materials S1/Box 10 Mixed Materials S1/Box 11 Mixed Materials S1/Box 12 Mixed Materials S1/Box 13 Mixed Materials S1/Box 14 Mixed Materials S1/Box 16 Mixed Materials S1/Box 17 Mixed Materials S1/Box 18 Mixed Materials S1/Box 19 Mixed Materials S1/Box 20 Mixed Materials S1/Box 21 Mixed Materials S1/Box 22 Mixed Materials S1/Box 23 Mixed Materials S1/Box 24 Mixed Materials S1/Box 25 Mixed Materials S1/Box 26 Mixed Materials S1/Box 27 Mixed Materials S1/Box 28 Mixed Materials S1/Box 29 Mixed Materials S1/Box 30 Mixed Materials S1/Box 31 Mixed Materials S1/Box 32 Mixed Materials S1/Box 33 Mixed Materials S1/Box 34 Mixed Materials S1/Box 35 Mixed Materials S1/Box 36 Mixed Materials S1/Box 37 Mixed Materials S1/Box 38 Mixed Materials S1/Box 39 Mixed Materials S1/Box 40 Mixed Materials S1/Box 41 Mixed Materials S1/Box 42 Mixed Materials S1/Box 43 Mixed Materials S1/Box 44 Mixed Materials S1/Box 45 Mixed Materials S1/Box 46 Mixed Materials S1/Box 47 Mixed Materials S1/Box 48 Mixed Materials S1/Box 49 Mixed Materials S1/Box 50 ca. 1848-1968
Scope and Contents

This series includes the personal and business papers and correspondence of J. Hammond Siler, Jr. and his career with the Federal Bank Reserve of Richmond, VA. Also included are records of various regional and national banking conferences and assorted printed material.

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Series 2. J. Hammond Siler, Sr. (boxes S2/Box 1-S2/Box 89)
Mixed Materials S2/Box 1 Mixed Materials S2/Box 2 Mixed Materials S2/Box 3 Mixed Materials S2/Box 4 Mixed Materials S2/Box 5 Mixed Materials S2/Box 6 Mixed Materials S2/Box 7 Mixed Materials S2/Box 8 Mixed Materials S2/Box 9 Mixed Materials S2/Box 10 Mixed Materials S2/Box 11 Mixed Materials S2/Box 12 Mixed Materials S2/Box 13 Mixed Materials S2/Box 14 Mixed Materials S2/Box 15 Mixed Materials S2/Box 16 Mixed Materials S2/Box 17 Mixed Materials S2/Box 18 Mixed Materials S2/Box 19 Mixed Materials S2/Box 20 Mixed Materials S2/Box 21 Mixed Materials S2/Box 22 Mixed Materials S2/Box 23 Mixed Materials S2/Box 24 Mixed Materials S2/Box 25 Mixed Materials S2/Box 26 Mixed Materials S2/Box 27 Mixed Materials S2/Box 28 Mixed Materials S2/Box 29 Mixed Materials S2/Box 30 Mixed Materials S2/Box 31 Mixed Materials S2/Box 32 Mixed Materials S2/Box 33 Mixed Materials S2/Box 34 Mixed Materials S2/Box 35 Mixed Materials S2/Box 36 Mixed Materials S2/Box 37 Mixed Materials S2/Box 38 Mixed Materials S2/Box 39 Mixed Materials S2/Box 40 Mixed Materials S2/Box 41 Mixed Materials S2/Box 42 Mixed Materials S2/Box 43 Mixed Materials S2/Box 44 Mixed Materials S2/Box 45 Mixed Materials S2/Box 46 Mixed Materials S2/Box 47 Mixed Materials S2/Box 48 Mixed Materials S2/Box 49 Mixed Materials S2/Box 50 Mixed Materials S2/Box 51 Mixed Materials S2/Box 52 Mixed Materials S2/Box 53 Mixed Materials S2/Box 54 Mixed Materials S2/Box 54a Mixed Materials S2/Box 55 Mixed Materials S2/Box 56 Mixed Materials S2/Box 57 Mixed Materials S2/Box 58 Mixed Materials S2/Box 59 Mixed Materials S2/Box 60 Mixed Materials S2/Box 61 Mixed Materials S2/Box 62 Mixed Materials S2/Box 63 Mixed Materials S2/Box 64 Mixed Materials S2/Box 65 Mixed Materials S2/Box 66 Mixed Materials S2/Box 67 Mixed Materials S2/Box 68 Mixed Materials S2/Box 69 Mixed Materials S2/Box 70 Mixed Materials S2/Box 71 Mixed Materials S2/Box 72 Mixed Materials S2/Box 73 Mixed Materials S2/Box 74 Mixed Materials S2/Box 75 Mixed Materials S2/Box 76 Mixed Materials S2/Box 77 Mixed Materials S2/Box 78 Mixed Materials S2/Box 79 Mixed Materials S2/Box 80 Mixed Materials S2/Box 81 Mixed Materials S2/Box 82 Mixed Materials S2/Box 83 Mixed Materials S2/Box 84 Mixed Materials S2/Box 85 Mixed Materials S2/Box 86 Mixed Materials S2/Box 87 Mixed Materials S2/Box 88 Mixed Materials S2/Box 89 ca. 1848-1968
Scope and Contents

This series includes the personal and legal correspondence and papers of J. Hammond Siler, Sr. and his career as a lawyer in West Virginia. Also included are assorted deeds, ledgers, and pamphlets on various legal and religious topics.

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Series 3. Jessie Castleman Siler (boxes S3/Box 1-S3/Box 2)
Mixed Materials S3/Box 1 Mixed Materials S3/Box 2 ca. 1848-1968
Scope and Contents

This series includes the personal correspondence of Jessie Castleman Siler, wife of J. Hammond Siler, Sr. Also included is material regarding the Red Cross.

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Series 4. A.C. Hammond (boxes S4/Box 1-S4/Box 3)
Mixed Materials S4/Box 1 Mixed Materials S4/Box 2 Mixed Materials S4/Box 3 ca. 1848-1968
Scope and Contents

This series includes the personal correspondence of A.C. Hammond. Also included are material regarding Hammond's finances and assorted legal papers.

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Series 5. Ann R. Castleman (boxes S5/Box 1-S5/Box 2)
Mixed Materials S5/Box 1 Microform S5/Box 2 ca. 1848-1968
Scope and Contents

This series includes the personal correspondence and financial papers of Ann R. Castleman. Also includes the correspondence of other members of the Castleman family and genealogical material for the Hammond, Castleman, and Siler families.

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Series 6. Photographs (boxes S6/Box 1-S6/Box 2)
Mixed Materials S6/Box 1 Mixed Materials S6/Box 2 ca. 1848-1968
Scope and Contents

This series includes assorted photographs of the Siler family.

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Series 7. Wrapped Packages (Wrapped Packages 1-26)
Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 1 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 2 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 3 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 4 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 5 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 6 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 7 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 8 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 9 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 10 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 11 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 12 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 13 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 14 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 15 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 16 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 17 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 18 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 19 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 20 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 21 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 22 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 23 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 24 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 25 Mixed Materials Box: Wrapped Package 26 ca. 1848-1968
Scope and Contents

This series includes ledgers for the Hammond & Siler and John T. Siler & Son businesses, assorted account books, and family bibles.

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Series 8. Oversize Material (box S8/Box 1)
Mixed Materials S8/Box 1 ca. 1848-1968
Scope and Contents

This series consists of assorted oversize material, including blueprints, children's books, and sheet music.

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