Mrs. John J.D. Preston, Collector, Papers, 1817-1932; 1952 A&M 2132

Mrs. John J.D. Preston, Collector, Papers, 1817-1932; 1952 A&M 2132


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2132
Title
Mrs. John J.D. Preston, Collector, Papers 1817-1932; 1952
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/199026
Quantity
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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[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.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Preston, Mrs. John J. D. , Collector