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Special Collections Research Center
William & Mary Special Collections Research CenterEarl Gregg Swem Library
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Williamsburg, Virginia
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Finding Aid Authors: Heather Byrnes and Anne Johnson.
Administrative Information
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Conditions Governing Access:
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Preferred Citation:
Diggs Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Acquisition Information:
Purchased.
Biographical Information:
Charles R. Diggs lived in Mathews, Virginia. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .
Scope and Contents
Business and family papers of the Charles R. and Charles E. Diggs family of Mathews, Virginia and Susan, Virginia. The Diggs Family owed an automobile engine business. In 1921, it was named "Overland and Willys Knight Automobiles Mianus Engines, " but had other names through the years. The family also sold seafood products. Charles Robert Diggs worked in various automotive and machine shops in the area after 1920's.
Arrangement of Materials:
Series 1, Family and Business Documents, is arranged alphabetically by subject, Series 2, Correspondence, is arranged alphabetically by correspondent, then chronologically, Box 2 and 3, Series 3, Financial Records, is arranged alphabetically by type of record.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Account books
- Correspondence
- Ledgers (Accounting)
- Photographs
- Receipts (financial records)
Container List
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id27136
Box 1
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1 id27060
Bank Documents1920, 1971and undatedScope and Contents
Ledger books and loan documents.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2 id27061
Bills – Telephone1942-1943
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 id27062
Brochures and Calendars1929 and undated
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 4 id27063
Cards – License, Business, Insuranceundated
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 5 id27064
Diggs, Charles R.1947 and undatedScope and Contents
Employment history and Doctor's reports.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 6 id27065
Diggs, Lillian P. (Mrscharles R.)1927-49Scope and Contents
Employment history, school history, teacher's certificate, Woman's Club material.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 7 id27066
Documents – Business1920-1941 and undatedScope and Contents
Receipts, staff list, job order list, invoices, correspondence.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 8 id27067
Documents – Business1923, 1932 and undatedScope and Contents
Accounts Receivable ledger, memo books and an address book.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 9 id27069
Documents – Business and Personal1913-1943 and undated.Scope and Contents
Invoices, receipts, car information, teacher's contract and more.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 10 id27068
Envelopes, Empty1924, 1953-55
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 11 id27070
Genealogy
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 12 id27071
Loan – Charles AubeyundatedScope and Contents
Schedule of Direct Reduction Loan document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 13 id27072
MedicalUndatedScope and Contents
Recipes, pharmacy invoices, prescriptions
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 14 id27073
Newspaper ClippingsUndatedScope and Contents
Real estate, fishing news and other.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 15 id27120
PapersUndated.Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Posards, advertisements and notepaper.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 16 id27121
Photograph - Five Generations of WomenUndatedScope and Contents
Black and white photograph of four women and a baby.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 17 id27122
Photographs - NegativesUndated
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 18 id27074
Real Estate1911, 1915, 1919, 1929, 1936Scope and Contents
Advertisements and notices.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 19 id27075
Real Estate – Deeds1899, 1927 and undated.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 20 id27076
Receipts – Business and Personal1904-1942
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 21 id27077
Recipe – Kickapoo Joy JuiceUndated
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 22 id27078
School Items1919, 1922, 1923 and undatedScope and Contents
Report Card of Charles Diggs, notebooks, writing practice, book reports, small textbook, composition notebook, and Smithdeal Business College monthly reports for Charles R. Diggs.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 23 id27079
Taxes1940, 1955, 1965, 1968
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 24 id27080
Tilton, Dexter1898, 1933 and undatedScope and Contents
Honorable Discharge papers from Army. Partial Military Record: October 23, 1898. "Know ye, that Dexter Tilton, Private of Battery C, of the First Regiment of Light Artillery Volunteers…" Correspondence between attorney Walter R. Davis of Zanesville, Ohio and attorney W.H. Power of Phoebus, Virginia. 1933.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1 id27060
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id27143
Box 1
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 25 id27082
Cards for Special OccasionsUndatedScope and Contents
Birthday cards, invitations and Father's Day card.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 26 id27083
Mr. Charles R. Diggs1913Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents June 4, 1913, correspondence to Mr. Charles R. Diggs from Josephine M. [Dairo?], having learned of his birthday and wishes him good health and happiness.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 27 id27084
Mr. Charles R. Diggs1920Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 11 August, 1920, correspondence to Mr. Charles R. Diggs from unknown [K?], letter concerns fear that the writer has further insulted George Davis, and writes about the 'Rainy Day Blues' as to contest to the amount of rain they have been receiving. November 1920, correspondence to Mrcharles R. Diggs from unknown, letter scolding Charles for not writing more often and how 'Mamma' is going to Baltimore to tend to her sick Aunt. 1920, correspondence to Mrcharles R. Diggs from [K.W.], glad to hear from him in his previous letter and talk about a letter received from G.W.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 28 id27091
Mr. Charles R. Diggs1921Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 12 items. March 1921, Postcard to Mr. Charles R. Diggs from unknown. 20 March, 1921, correspondence to Mrcharles R. Diggs from Robert. Letter saying that he has moved again, and that he has just gotten back from Yorktown. 1921, correspondence to Mrcharles R. Diggs from "Your true pal." Letter of accusation toward Charles asking why he hasn't written, and saying good bye until he writes or they meet again. May 1921, correspondence to Mrcharles R. Diggs from Katy. Letter asking Charles what she did wrong, and what she can do to fix the situation. 8 December, 1921, correspondence to Mrcharles R. Diggs from C.A.White. Letter talking to Charles about hunting and the Xmas. 13 February, 1921, correspondence to Mrcharles R. Diggs and Aubrey from Chas E. Letter to his brother about day's events. 9 January, 1921, correspondence to "My dear little brother Charles" from Unknown. Letter asking how is and letting him now about the weather, and suggesting that he should send Aunt Julia a long letter sometime. 8 February, 1921, correspondence to Chas from his father. Letter talking about a new ignition system in the car and getting his previous letter. 10 February, 1921, correspondence to "Sonnie" Charles R. Diggs from [?] Diggs. Letter "Ma and Pa" are well and that they miss him. 11 February, 1921, correspondence to Chas from "Dad". Letter about the weather and how rainy it has been and that it has gotten a lot colder. Fishing is going slow. 13 February, 1921, correspondence to "Sonnie" from Noona and Dad. Letter Dad is doing well, and asks him to write to Aunt Julie she misses her boys. February 1921, correspondence to "Sonnie" from Noona and Dad.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 29 id27092
Mr. Charles R. DiggsJanuary - June 1922Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 8 items. 6 May 1922, correspondence to Mr Charles R. Diggs from Stuart Mc[Ruise?]. Letter trying to recruit for medical college of Virginia. 3 June, 1922, correspondence to Buster from Unknown. Letter stating that he will not be able to attend Buster's graduation and wishes him the best of luck on this threshold of manhood. . June 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter about how much she misses him and how Charles needs to let Katherine now about his plans for the fourth of July. 1 July, 1922, correspondence to Charles from N.W. Letter saying what a great path Charles has chosen and now he will have to be patient on his path at William and Mary. 9 July, 1922, correspondence to "Lovelie" from Auntie. Letter asking how Charles is and telling a little about her day's events. July 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter to make up for the one lost in the mail the previous week, including a request for a photograph of Charles. July 1922, correspondence "Diggs" Charles R. Diggs from Unknown (she). Letter saying how lonely she is and how upset she was when she broke her string of pearls. They were lucky to have missed the storm on the fourth, but now the rain is something terrible. July 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling about her day and how she misses Charles. 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter saying how dreary K's life is and how Charles' last letter was so uplifting.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 30 id27093
Mr. Charles R. DiggsAugust 1922Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 8 items. August 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter saying that Charles should September, 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling Charles how Katherine is now considered to be his new sister by his parents. She o writes about the days events. September, 1922, correspondence to Diggs from K. Letter updating Charles as to the death of Lorraine, and how she won't go to sleep until her mother gets home from visiting Mr. Hurst's who lost Lorraine. Katherine o writes about how she pretended to shoot herself because her Pap wouldn't give her a car. September, 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling about the days events, how she ran into his dad and grandmother. Katherine also writes about how she is thinking about taking music lessons again. September 1922, correspondence to "Brother" from "Pal". Letter letting Charles know that "Pal" has sent him candy, and that she has talked to "Mum." She also mentions that she has lost a lot of weight due to being sick, but her appetite is improving greatly.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 31 id27094
Mr. Charles R. DiggsSeptember 1922Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 6 items. September, 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling Charles how Katherine is now considered to be his new sister by his parents. She also writes about the days events. September, 1922, correspondence to Diggs from K. Letter updating Charles as to the death of Lorraine, and how she won't go to sleep until her mother gets home from visiting Mr. Hurst's who lost Lorraine. Katherine also writes about how she pretended to shoot herself because her Pap wouldn't give her a car. September, 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling about the days events, how she ran into his dad and grandmother. Katherine also writes about how she is thinking about taking music lessons again. September 1922, correspondence to "Brother" from "Pal". Letter letting Charles know that "Pal" has sent him candy, and that she has talked to "Mum." She also mentions that she has lost a lot of weight due to being sick, but her appetite is improving greatly. September 1922, correspondence to "Bud" from "Sis." Letter saying how much his letter picked up her day after being peeved that her mother wanted to get dressed and go down stairs to talk with the preacher. She also requests a photo of him again.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 32 id27095
Mr. Charles R. DiggsOctober - November 1922Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 8 items. 5 October 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling Charles a funny story about receiving a letter from Willie Powell, someone she barely knew, asking about him. Also requesting a long, long letter next time. 11 October 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter in response to his, and saying that she is very pleased to here that Charles will finally send her a photo of himself. 17 October 1922, correspondence to Charles from Sam Jack Musick. Detailing the breadth of his scholarship. 19 October 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter thanking him for the picture, and she tells him she loves the cowboy photo. She also tells him about going down to the store to buy a coat. Katherine ran into a few people and when they thought she wasn't going to buy a coat they said she should and a pretty one at that because Max would be coming home this Christmas. 5 November 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter saying how she went out with friends and when she got back she threw her mom's needle work in the fire thinking it was just a piece of paper. Also she is glad that he is doing better and that makes her happier, and is glad he enjoyed the chocolates she sent. 10 November 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling Charles why he did not receive a letter for two weeks and telling about going out to the Court House. 14 November 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter asking Charles if he'll be home for Christmas and she is sorry that he is lonely. 22 November 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter saying that "Frisky" died the night before and that her Mum cried, and that she won't forget him even if he decides that he never wants to come back home.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 33 id27096
Mr. Charles R. DiggsDecember 1922Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 6 items. 2 December, 1922, correspondence to "Bud" from K. Letter from Katherine saying that should would have written sooner when thy arrived on Thursday night, but she and Mrs C.E. have been extremely busy. 7 December, 1922, correspondence to "Boy" from "Your own pal." Letter from Katherine telling about the trip from Newport News, and other pieces of news regarding Mr. and Mrs. C.E. 8 December, 1922, correspondence to "my dear boy" from Aunt Julia. 15 December, 1922, correspondence to "Bud" from K. Letter from Katherine saying how upset she is that she hasn't heard from Charles, and Max is upset with her for not having him come first in her life. 18 December, 1992, correspondence to Charles from K. A typed Christmas card. 19 December, 1922, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter saying how disappointed that he isn't coming home for Christmas.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 34 id27097
Mr. Charles R. DiggsJanuary 1923Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 7 January 1923, correspondence to "Pal" from K. Letter to Charles from K. 15 January 1923, correspondence to "my big Boy" from Aunt Julia. Letter to Charles. 18 January 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter saying how much she misses him and how good it was to see him. Tells him about spending time with Max and how she is being constantly interrupted in writing this letter. 19 January, 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. 27 January 1923, correspondence to Mrcharles Robert Diggs from the president of Piedmont Business College, SJM-TM. Letter informing Charles that his "Father" has yet to pay his for School.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 35 id27098
Mr. Charles R. DiggsFebruary - March, 1923Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 7 items 8 February 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. 21 February 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter from Katherine to Charles Diggs. 28 February 1923, correspondence to Charles from Aunt Julia. 1 March 1923, correspondence to "Pal" from L. Letter from Katherine telling Charles about the people dressed in masquerade costumes who came down from Beaver Dam. 7 March 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter from Katherine just asking how Charles is doing. 15 March 1923, correspondence to "Pal" from K. Letter from Katherine relaying a dream to Charles. 28 March 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter from Katherine relaying days events and upcoming events like her mother going away.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 36 id27099
Mr. Charles R. DiggsApril - June 1923Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 6 items 4 April 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling Charles how much she misses him and her mother. She also told him about some of the candy she burned. 12 April 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling Charles that "Papa" is very ill and about an experience she had with her horse trying to kick her. 19 April 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter saying that Papa is getting worse and that he is having trouble sitting up with out getting to worse. She sent a telegram to her mother to take the next boat home. May 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Papa is doing much better, but he still isn't very strong. 16 May 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling Charles about father and son who drifted into town traveling in their car and at night sleeping in a tent. She at first thought the son was so much like Charles. 2 June 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter to Charles letting him know she finally got one of his letters and it appeared to have been open before. She starts to question what is going on with the letters between them. She also mentions that Louis has gone and it is quiet around.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 37 id27100
Mr. Charles R. DiggsJuly-October 1923Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 7 items. 3 July 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. There will be a funeral for Bethel,. The fourth this year is quite different than last year's. 7 July 1923, correspondence to Charles from "Auntie." 1 August 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling Charles about the water on the road after the rain they have been having, and that Mr. Maxwell Hudgins has been up the past two weeks. 8 August 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter about the hot weather and around the town happenings. 23 August 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter about how Katherine mistakenly hold Mrs. Linda that Charles had a slight cold, and the rest of the letter consisted of information about Katherine's daily life. 30 August 1923, correspondence to Charles from. "Novella" Letter telling Charles how much he is missed and keeping him updates as to what is going. The letter also goes on to ask to relay a message. 24 October 1923, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter telling Charles to write and that everyone has deserted her leaving her to do all the work, like her mother going to Baltimore leave and leaving her home.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 38 id27101
Mr. Charles R. DiggsApril - May 1924Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 4 items. 21 April 1924, correspondence to Charles from K. Letting Charles know that Josephine is engaged. Katherine also gives a retelling of events for the past few days. 12 May 1924, correspondence to Charles from K. 14 May 1924, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from [John?]. A letter saying how he missed him at Easter as he was in town too, and to keep in contact. 21 May 1924, correspondence to Charles from K. Lettering answering Charles question about raising chickens for a living and telling him he should do it with her. Lay also writes about her mother going up to Baltimore.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 39 id27102
Mr. Charles R. DiggsJune 1924Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 6 items. 4 June 1924, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from [Nellie?] Williams card saying with a thankful meaning. 5 June 1924, correspondence to Charles from John Cidkins. Letter to Charles saying he got his letter three weeks ago and that he joined the Y. Tolbert and [J?]ill are living with him now. 5 June 1924, correspondence to Charles Robert from Florence. Letter thanking him for his gift. 12 June 1924, correspondence to Charles from K. 22 June 1924, correspondence to Charles from Kelly. Mr. Smithfield is no longer at the College Daily. 24 June 1924, correspondence to Charles from K. telling him about her ducks and that she is mad at Mac for not wanting to take her to the movies and her mom for not being home this week.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 40 id27103
Mr. Charles R. DiggsJuly-December 1924Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 7 items. 13 July 1924, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Auntie. 15 July, 1924, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter saying that she and Aunt Mae will be making a trip to Norfolk soon, and asks if he went to Matthew's last Saturday. 17 July, 1924, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter saying that her mother hasn't written yet and that Ola came down on the fourth. 12 Oct. 1924, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Professor R. Ingham requesting Charles for a more recent photograph of himself. 23 Oct. 1924, correspondence from Charles R. Diggs to Professor R. Ingham. Letter telling Professor Ingham that he vouches highly for the program at Smithfield and hopes to send two friends its way. 20 December 1924, greeting card from Mianus Diesel Engine Company to Charles R. Diggsc. 23 December 1924, Christmas and News Years Card from Miss Katherine Louis McKinney to Charles R. Diggs. 27 December 1924, correspondence to Charles from K. thanking him for the Christmas gift, but won't open it until her mother gets home. She didn't even send anyone gifts or attend Christmas dinner at her "Mummies."
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 41 id27104
Mr. Charles R. Diggs1924Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 items. 1924, correspondence to Charles from "Billie". Letter telling Charles that "Billie" can't wait to see him. 1924, correspondence to Charles from K. Letter about the raining flood. 1924, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from C.A.W. Letter thanking for the photos.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 42 id27105
Mr. Charles R. Diggs1925-1928Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 9 items. 7 May 1925, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. Letter about how disappointed "Billie" was that Charles didn't come down. 11 June 1925, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. 24 June 1925, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. 27 June 1925, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. 1 July 1925, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. 22 July 1925, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. 11 May 1926, correspondence to Mr C.R. Diggs from Paul A. Speny. 22 December 1928, card to Mr. Mrscharles Diggs from Garry and Fay Miller. 23 December 1928, card to Mr. Mrscharles Diggs from Garry and Fay Miller.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 43 id27106
Mr. Charles R. Diggs1932-1935Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 5 items. 23 June 1932, correspondence to Mrcharles R. Diggs from the National Rifle Association. Membership newsletter letter. 23 December 1932, correspondence to Whom it may concern from Commonwealth's Attorney of Mathew's County. A letter of recommendation for Charles. 16 October 1933, correspondence from W.B. Smith. Letter commending Charles R. Diggs and recommending his services. 6 July 1935, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 44 id27107
Mr. Charles R. DiggsJanuary - September 1936Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 6 items. 31 January 1936, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from John. Letter detailing his trip to Charles. 3 August 1936, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Dad. 10 August 1936, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Dad. 17 August 1936, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Dad. 24 August 1936, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Dad. 31 August 1936, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Dad.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 45 id27108
Mr. Charles R. DiggsMay-June 1937Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 11 items. 29 May 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from John. 7 June 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Aubrey. Letter telling Charles that his car is in bad shape and they were in an accident. 13 July 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from John. 22 July 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. 25 July 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. Letter telling Charles the sad things that have been happening lately. Dr. Haskin sent 2 of Edgar Hunt's children to the hospital for suspected poisoning. 27 July 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Dad. 27 July 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. 28 July 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. Letter asking Charles if he wants her to bring anything up for him and an update of what is going on. 29 July 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from "[Noona??]." 31 July 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. Letter to just say hi and to say that she is going to the doctor to see what is wrong with her as she has been having trouble with her stomach.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 46 id27109
Mr. Charles R. DiggsAugust 1937Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 6 items. 6 August 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs and Billie from "[Noona??]". Glad to hear that Billie made it up there safe. Mrs. Hunt is very sick and is afraid she caught a germ. . . 10 August 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. Mrcolie [Borum] died on Sunday and will be buried today, and Fred Moughou is still ill. 10 August 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. 15 August 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie letting Charles know she got home safe and an update of what is going on. 17 August 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. 19 August 1937, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. Discussing what Charles will do if he quits.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 47 id27110
Mr. Charles R. Diggs1938-1963Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 13 items. 20 December 1938, Card to Mr. and Mrscharles R. Diggs from Sallie M. [Dallis?]. 25 August 1939, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Edward R. Sharp (Naval Advisory Committee for Aeronautics). Asking Charles to report to the office on August 28 for possibility in gaining temporary employment. 25 August 1939, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Edward R. Sharp (Naval Advisory Committee for Aeronautics). Approval of the United States Civil Service Commission and is temporarily appointed Machinist. 17 October 1939, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Dad. Letting Charles know that Aunt Rosa died last night. 18 February 1940, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. Letting him know that she made it back ok and that she misses him. 8 March 1940, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from P.J. Parramore District Manager. Gas and Electric bill. 20 March 1940, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from H.J.E. Reid (Naval Advisory Committee for Aeronautics). Temporary appointment as Machinist at Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory effective April 4, 1940. 13 January 1942, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billie. 2 February 1942, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from [Lin?] Wells. 16 March 1948, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Fred A. Bopp. Settlement of life insurance policy with New York Life Insurance Company. 19 January 1951, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from John H. Widder, Sales Manager for Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation. Response to an inquiry. 28 July 1951, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from S/Sgt. James T. Staffins "Staff". Form invitation from Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties to their second annual convention at the John Marshall Hotel in Richmond. February 6, 1958. 21 November 1963, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from [C?? Aubrey???]. Setting the payments for repayment of a loan.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 48 id27111
Mr. Charles R. DiggsUndatedScope and Contents
10 items. Correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from "Your Pal". Correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from K, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from "Lonesome Me". 2 August n.y., correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. Diggs (father and mother of Charles R. Diggs) from Mr. and Mrs. Power. Looking forward to meeting them in view of the marriage between their daughter and the Diggs' son. Correspondence to Charles R. Diggs. Two letters and a posard consisting of correspondence to Chas from "Noona". Correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Katy, correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from Billecorrespondence to Charles R. Diggs from Bille. Correspondence to Charles from Aunt Belle. Correspondence to Charles R. Diggs from K.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 49 id27112
Mr. Charles E. Diggs1922Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 6 items. 30 August 1922, correspondence to Mr. Diggs from Sam Jack Musick. We hope we have the pleasure on training your son. 9 October 1922, correspondence to Mr. Diggs from Sam Jack Musick. Asking Charles to make up his mind about keeping Charles R. at Piedmont. 12 October 1922, correspondence to Mrcharles E. Diggs from Sam Jack Musick. Outlining prices. 9 November 1922, correspondence to Mrcharles E. Diggs from Sam Jack Musick. Please mail him the check for $145 for room and board. 21 November 1922, correspondence to Mrcharles E. Diggs from Sam Jack Musick. Asking him to send a check for the time his son was in school before we was withdrawn. 30 December 1922, correspondence to Mrcharles E. Diggs from Sam Jack Musick. Letter saying that Charles he should start the new year straight and pay his bills on time to Piedmont.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 50 id27113
Mr. Charles E. Diggs1923Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 2 items. 15 February 1923, correspondence to Mrcharles E. Diggs from Sam Jack Musick. Send in the check for amount owed. 22 October 1923, correspondence to the debtor from United States National Adjustment Company.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 51 id27114
Mr. Charles E. Diggs1924Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 7 items. 16 September 1924, correspondence to Chas from Noona. 20 December 1924, holiday greeting card to Mrc. E. Diggs from Galilee-Interstate Fish Corp. 20 December 1924, holiday greeting card to Mrc. E. Diggs from Mianus Diesel Engine Company. 22 December 1924, Season Greeting Card to Mr. and Mrsc. E. Diggs. 22 December 1924, Holiday Greeting Card to Mr. and Mrsc. E. Diggsc. 23 December 1924, correspondence to Charles E. Diggs from Methes Barrel, Stave and Lumber Co. Jno H. Dennis, Prop. Holiday greeting letter. 1924, Holiday Greeting Card from Twigg Garagec.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 52 id27115
Mr. Charles E. Diggs1925Scope and Contents
1 item. 5 February 1925. Letter to members of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 53 id27116
Mrs. Charles E. Diggs (Linda Diggs)1922-1925Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Posard, Christmas card, correspondence from Cousin C.A. White (Pap) and Hassie. High School commencement invitation from Nellie W. Armistead.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 54 id27117
Mrs. Charles E. Diggs (Linda Diggs)1924 - 1940Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Letters regarding Mathew Garden Club, insurance premium notice, beauty aids, grammar, New Point High School, Electrolux Warrentry and Public Welfare Board – correspondence with certification for Mrs. Lillian P. Diggs and invitation to be Acting Superintendant of Public Welfare for Mathews County in 1940. Address is in Susan, Virginia. 18 March 1931, correspondence to Mrsc. R. Diggs from Edward Alvey. A letter regarding the uses in English grammar, 12 August 1933, correspondence to Mrs. Diggs from Elizabeth [?]. Letter detailing the chief requirements for healthy skin by Elizabeth Arden with her signature. Item cards included. 22 August 1933, correspondence to Mrs. Diggs from Elizabeth [?]. Letter detailing skin care by Elizabeth Arden. Signature of Elizabeth Arden. Item cards included. 28 August 1934, correspondence to Mrsc.R. Diggs from Miss Maude E. Wallace. 1 October 1934, correspondence to Mrs. C. R. Diggs from G.G. [?]. Invitation to become a member of the Mathews County Woman's Club, Undated. November 10, 1931, correspondence with Thomas W. Turner about Delco Batteries in the New Point High Schoolchain letter, undated. 2008.10 Addition Wedding invitation for the wedding of Dorothy Marshall Leake and Eldridge White Smither on October 14, 1939 at Bruton Parish in Williamsburg, Virginia. Six copies plus the negative of two men sunning themselves on a deck, undated.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 55 id27118
Correspondence – Personal1922-24
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 56 id27119
Correspondence - Warner Moss1962-63Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Posards addressed to Warner Moss, Head, Department of Government, College of William and Mary. Each posard contains typed information for Virginia Counties with their Magisterial Districts either typed or handwritten beside county cities.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 25 id27082
Mostly business ledgers and financial documents.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 id27124
Box 2
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 1 id27125
Check Registers1921-1941
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 2 id27126
Invoices1939-1941Scope and Contents
Rolled. Damaged from animal chewing.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 3 id27127
Ledger1928-1931
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 4 id27128
Ledger1936-1940
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 5 id27129
Ledger1941-1966
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 6 id27130
Ledger and Day Book1927-1928, 1945
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 7 id27131
Ledger for Citizens Cooperation League of Chesapeake District1914-1917Scope and Contents
Includes membership lists with dues. A few pages have names of students with grades beside their names.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 1 id27125
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 id27132
Box 3
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 folder: 1 id27133
Bank Deposit Books1931-1939
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 folder: 2 id27134
Bank Deposit Books1931-1939
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 folder: 3 id27135
Receipt Books1916:1950Scope and Contents
Esso Receipt Book and another receipt book. Either empty or mostly empty.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 folder: 1 id27133