5 Linear Feet, 5 ft. (12 document cases, 5 in. each)
Creator
Preston, Mrs. John J. D. , Collector
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
Correspondence of the Preston, Davis (including John W.), Rand, and Arnold families from about 1817 to 1924. Includes several
sermons of David R. Preston. Collection also contains many interesting pamphlets dealing with the important political and
religious issues of the period. There are also copies of speeches delivered by John W. Davis, Waitman T. Willey, and other
congressmen discussing important national political issues. Also includes newspapers and newspaper clippings related to the
political career of John W. Davis and some Davis family photographs.
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Mrs. John J.D. Preston, Collector, Papers, A&M 2132, West Virginia and
Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.