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There are multiple typescript and handwritten versions of an unpublished autobiography of Abraham Bonnifield (1837-1885), of Randolph and Tucker counties, as well as a modern typescript of some pages; an account book of the Tyrone Forge, Monongalia County, 1807-1814; a few records of the Rector College Literary Society, Pruntytown, 1848-1849; St. George Academy records; and other materials on politics, the statehood movement, and the Civil War in West Virginia. Box 16 includes a letter authored by Confederate General George A. Porterfield dating from 1899 regarding the Battle of Philippi. 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Maxwell kept a diary during the years 1901-1919 while residing in Morgantown, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C., which is extensive for the period of World War I and which contains notes on the diary of Rufus Maxwell (1855-1907).","Other Rufus Maxwell items include an 1845 map of Weston and his correspondence. There are multiple typescript and handwritten versions of an unpublished autobiography of Abraham Bonnifield (1837-1885), of Randolph and Tucker counties, as well as a modern typescript of some pages; an account book of the Tyrone Forge, Monongalia County, 1807-1814; a few records of the Rector College Literary Society, Pruntytown, 1848-1849; St. George Academy records; and other materials on politics, the statehood movement, and the Civil War in West Virginia. Box 16 includes a letter authored by Confederate General George A. Porterfield dating from 1899 regarding the Battle of Philippi. Also included is a PDF file, created by Jeff Felton, which includes \"Bonnifield's Lost Pages,\" a transcribed text from pages 17-20 of Abe Bonnifield's original 139-page handwritten manuscript and the text of an email that accompanied the text. ","There are artifacts in the collection.","There are eyeglasses with rimless lenses that are octagonal in appearance, with rounded edges at the top, and silver temples and bridge with mother of pearl nose guards. They were stored in a leather hinged case labeled \"E. M. Stanton, 108 N. State St., Chicago\" in gold letters.","There are also two brooches, including one featuring a blue, oval shaped stone with a marble appearance mounted on a metal frame; the pin on its back is a \"captured or tombstone\" clasp which became popular after 1900. The other is straight and thin (2 1/2 inches long) with a flower motif on a white (possibly ceramic) background; the clasp is a \"C\" shape popular before 1900."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePermission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the \u003ca href=\"https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/visit/permissions-and-copyright\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermissions and Copyright page\u003c/a\u003e on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. 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The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family. The collection is divided into five series as follows: Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers (1837-1943), Andrew E. Holt Papers (1926-1958), Ralph K. 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Va.)","Weston (W. Va.)","Account books","Lawyers - letters and papers.","Physicians - letters and papers.","Horses -- Breeding","No special access restriction applies.","Researchers may access digitized and born digital materials by visiting the link attached to each item or by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc. ","Researchers may access born digital materials by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.","This collection is one of five (see also A\u0026M 0873, 1858, 4039, and 3943) pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr. and his family. The records have been gathered via multiple accruals from 1956 to 2016. Originally, these collections were divided between A\u0026M 873 and A\u0026M 1701, the latter also being composed of thirteen addenda and A\u0026M 1858. ","In an attempt to organize the collections in a more coherent fashion for patron use and to reflect the creator(s) in a more concise manner, the material was reevaluated and reorganized into the three sets of papers with distinct series and subseries: A\u0026M 873: Rush Dew Holt (1905-1955) Papers; A\u0026M 1858: Helen Holt (1913-2015) Papers; and A\u0026M 4218: Rush Dew Holt Family Papers. ","Because of the 2016-2017 reorganization, the physical arrangement no longer matches the intellectual arrangement and series order. Furthermore, any box and folder citations created prior to the above-mentioned project are likely no longer accurate. ","For assistance locating material using an older citation, please ask a staff member of the West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center. ","Dr. Matthew S. Holt","Dr. Matthew S. Holt, Jr. (1850-1939) was born in Gilmer County, Virginia (now West Virginia), in July 1850 to parents, Matthew S. Holt, Sr. and Abagail C. (Bennett) Holt. ","He was a respected physician, horse breeder, and a controversial political figure. Dr. Holt was a self-proclaimed socialist, atheist, and pacifist. His outspoken opposition to America's involvement in World War I brought much criticism and physical attacks against his family and himself, but Dr. Holt held firm to his views.","Dr. Holt married Chihela Dew in 1895, and they raised six children including Andrew E. Holt and Rush D. Holt, Sr.","Chihela (Dew) Holt (1871-1949) was the first female graduate of Salem College and later taught in a business school. She later opened her own grocery store next to the family home in Weston, West Virginia. ","Dr. Holt died in Weston, West Virginia, on March 31, 1939. ","Andrew E. Holt","Andrew E. Holt (1901-1976) was born in Weston, West Virginia, on September 21, 1901 to parents, Dr. Matthew S. Holt, Jr. and Chihela (Dew) Holt. ","He worked as a retail merchant in the grocery industry. He was also involved with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia.","Andrew Holt died in Weston, West Virginia in June 1976. ","Ralph K. Chase","Ralph K. Chase (1901-1948) was born on July 14, 1901 in Schenectady, New York. He was the son of Robert C. B. Chase and Louise S. Chase. ","He pursued legal education and became a practicing attorney in New York State before moving to Washington, D. C. to take a government-related position in the 1930s. It is likely during this time that Ralph Chase met his future wife, Jane H. Holt, younger sister to Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia. ","Ralph Chase died in Arlington, Virginia, on July 31, 1949. ","Helen Jane Holt Seale","Helen Jane Holt Seale (1945-2008) was born on September 7, 1945 in Weston, West Virginia, to parents Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt. ","In 1963, she obtained a degree from Greenbrier College in Lewisburg, West Virginia. \nDuring this time, Helen Jane Holt also traveled to numerous locations both in the United States and abroad including Washington, D.C., Florida, North Carolina, Norway, and Denmark, among others."," In 1967, Helen Jane Holt was married in New Orleans, Louisiana; however, no information is available about her husband.","Helen Jane Holt Seale died on October 28, 2008. ","Sources:","A\u0026M 4218, Rush Dew Holt Family Papers, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries. ","Ancestry Library. West Virginia University, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2017.","0873, 1858, 3001, 3943, 4039, 4386","Papers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family.","Series 1. Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers; 1837-1943","Includes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the Weston Republican, ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the Weston Republican, 1881-1893.","Series 2. Andrew E. Holt Papers; 1926-1958","Includes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt.","Series 3. Ralph K. Chase Papers; 1918-1947","Includes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt.","Series 4. Helen Jane (Holt) Seale Papers; ca. 1930-2008","Includes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr.","Series 5. Mixed; ca. 1820-2013 and undated","Because of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order, not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.","Includes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the  Weston Republican , ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the  Weston Republican , 1881-1893."," The correspondence is composed of letters to and from Dr. Matthew S. Holt discussing both business and personal matters. Included within this correspondence is a letter to President Warren G. Harding (located in box 2, folder 3)."," The books, which reflect Dr. Matthew S. Holt's occupation as a physician and personal interests, include account books, day books, and pedigree horse books which are also interleaved with related photographs. "," Miscellaneous writings and publications are composed mostly of original poetry by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, but also include other collected writings and printed material relevant to Dr. Matthew Holt's interests. "," Other material of note includes: Dr. Matthew S. Holt's debate with West Virginia Senator Chilton regarding  America's Preparedness  which is exemplified by letters authored by Dr. Matthew S. Holt and Senator Chilton printed in a newspaper editorial (located in box 32, folder 6); Holt family genealogical material (located in box 40, folder 10); and a Gilmer County, West Virginia, court summons signed by Dr. Matthew S. Holt as a witness (located in box 27, folder 8).","Includes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt."," Correspondence is comprised mostly of letters relating to Andrew E. Holt's business interactions with the Buckeye Incubator Company (Springfield, Ohio), the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (Charleston, West Virginia), and the Ponder Plant Company (Omega, Georgia), among others. Also included is correspondence with United States Senators sent directly from Andrew E. Holt or in care of his brother, Rush D. Holt, Sr.","Includes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt."," Personal papers include notepads and bound notebooks concerning subjects relating to law. The business records include daily reports and legal papers describing different cases. Also included are: Ralph K. Chase's reading files (correspondence, memos, and reports); and material relating to the United States Maritime Commission (records, reports, and contracts). "," Educational material includes notes and typed and written documents exemplifying Ralph K. Chase's coursework (notes, essays, etc.) in Law and English, among others."," Correspondence includes letters to and from Ralph K. Chase relating to business interactions with, but not limited to, insurance companies and other lawyers in New York. Also included is personal correspondence with family and friends. "," Other material of note includes: certificates presented to Ralph K. Chase for his dedication to law including the certificate acknowledging that he could practice law in New York State (located in box 9, folder 6), certificates of appreciation recognizing Ralph K. Chase's involvement in the United States' Selective Service System (located in box 9, folder 6), and educational certificates including a \"college entrance diploma in science\" for the University of the State of New York (located in box 9, folder 6).","Includes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr."," Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards to and from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale and her family. Occasions include holidays, get well, celebrations, and general, among others. "," Educational material consists of Bible and Sunday school material including activity sheets and religious publications; grade and secondary school material including subject handbooks, notes, and certificates of completion; and college material including a copy of the 1956-57 Greenbrier College catalog, copies of the college newsletter,  Brier-Bits , and Helen Jane Holt Seale's diploma from Greenbrier College, among other material."," Travel material includes menus, postcards, pamphlets, and other printed ephemera gathered from trips in the United States (Florida, North Carolina, etc.) and to other countries (Norway, Denmark, etc.). "," Miscellaneous personal papers include photographs; miscellaneous material such as scrapbook pages, newspaper clippings, etc.; material from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding; and assorted ephemera including tickets and other Washington, D.C.-related items from the 1961 presidential inaugural parade; among other material. "," Also included in this series is material relating to Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's Death.","Because of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.","Includes biographical sketches of Senator Rush D. Holt, Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt and Rush D. Holt, Jr.; a Froelich family history (1966); and a 1932 Illinois farm lease listing Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt's father, W. E. Froelich, as the agent (copy); among other material.","Includes original and photocopied newspaper clippings addressing topics such as politics including Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s and Rush D. Holt, Jr.'s careers and Senator Robert C. Byrd's death; family events such as Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding and Rush D. Holt Sr.'s death; and miscellaneous topics such as historic places and events, family members and friends, and subjects of personal interest; among other topics.","Includes letters and cards sent by the Holt family to each other and to other individuals concerning personal and business activities. In addition to the family members, individuals who corresponded with the Holts include J. M. Bennett, David Goff, and George W. Jackson, among others. A notable piece of correspondence is a Civil War letter from Confederate soldier J. B. Mairecolas (located in box 38, folder 6).","Includes pictures of members of the Holt family including Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt; pictures of the 1945 VJ (Victory in Japan) Day celebration held in San Francisco, California; and pictures of United States presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. Also included is a picture of Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt with former West Virginia Secretary of State, Natalie Tennent.","Photograph captions include: \n4218_002: \"baby Margaret Abigail Holt with 4 generations of mothers\" \nGENERAL INFO for folder containing 004-009 + 013: \n\"Holt family pictures. Dr. M.S. Holt born July 28th, 1850, died March 31st, 1939 \nand children Many pictures of Mother (Margaret Abigail Holt) (1896-1986 and Grandfather Mathew Samuel Holt (1850-1939)\" \n4128_004: \"Holt home, store, and Dr. Holt's office (upstairs over store). Grandfathr Holt raised horses and some were used for harness racing.\" \n4128_005: \"Mathew Samuel Holt circa 1870s\" \n4128_005: \"Dr. Mathew Samuel Holt, b July 30, 1850 died March 1939, picture probably early 1900s. (Original picture scratched and discolored\". This photo has possibly been touched up? \n4128_007: \"Dr. M.S. Holt (about) 1870s\" \n4128_008: \"seated Jane, Lelah, \"Dr. Margaret . Standing Rsh, Andrew, Charles, Matt\" \n4128_009: \"Dr. M.S. Holt and his sister, Laura Holt Doyle\" \n4218_010: \"Grandfather Holt was an agnostic, not an atheist. Being a man of science, he probably was suspicious o f'preachers' who peddled what he considered nonsense or worse, untruths.\" \n4218_013: \"Rush Holt + brothers 1934 (c483). L to R: Rush, Andrew, Charles, Mathew Holt in Holt Library, Main Street. Weston, WV\"","Includes publications collected by members of the Holt family including books, pamphlets, scrapbooks, programs, certificates, and other miscellaneous printed items. "," Items of note include an issue of  Social Justice  with a headline about the United States' entering World War II (located in box 19) and a copy of  War Twixt God and the Devil  by Dr. Matthew S. Holt (located in box 18, folder 4).","Includes assorted material relating to the Holt family including personal and business records and notes, correspondence, photographs, newspaper mats and clippings, genealogical material, miscellaneous printed material, and ephemera, among other material. "," Material of note includes records from the Weston Cash Grocery (located in box 14, folders 3 and 4) which was opened by Chilela (Dew) Holt, mother to Rush D. Holt, Sr.; and newspaper mats and plates that were used for Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s campaign (located in box 21, folders 3 to 6); and metal license plates that were used for campaign advertising (located in box 21, folder 2).","One postcard, showing North View of New State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va., ca. 1951, separated to Postcard Collection, A\u0026M 3960.","Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the  Permissions and Copyright page  on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.","Papers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family. The collection is divided into five series as follows: Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers (1837-1943), Andrew E. Holt Papers (1926-1958), Ralph K. Chase Papers (1918-1947), Helen Jane Holt Seale Papers (ca. 1930-2008), and Mixed (ca. 1820-2013 and undated).","West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. 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","Researchers may access born digital materials by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is one of five (see also A\u0026amp;M 0873, 1858, 4039, and 3943) pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr. and his family. The records have been gathered via multiple accruals from 1956 to 2016. 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","In an attempt to organize the collections in a more coherent fashion for patron use and to reflect the creator(s) in a more concise manner, the material was reevaluated and reorganized into the three sets of papers with distinct series and subseries: A\u0026M 873: Rush Dew Holt (1905-1955) Papers; A\u0026M 1858: Helen Holt (1913-2015) Papers; and A\u0026M 4218: Rush Dew Holt Family Papers. ","Because of the 2016-2017 reorganization, the physical arrangement no longer matches the intellectual arrangement and series order. Furthermore, any box and folder citations created prior to the above-mentioned project are likely no longer accurate. ","For assistance locating material using an older citation, please ask a staff member of the West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center. "],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eDr. Matthew S. Holt\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDr. Matthew S. 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","Dr. Holt died in Weston, West Virginia, on March 31, 1939. ","Andrew E. Holt","Andrew E. Holt (1901-1976) was born in Weston, West Virginia, on September 21, 1901 to parents, Dr. Matthew S. Holt, Jr. and Chihela (Dew) Holt. ","He worked as a retail merchant in the grocery industry. He was also involved with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia.","Andrew Holt died in Weston, West Virginia in June 1976. ","Ralph K. Chase","Ralph K. Chase (1901-1948) was born on July 14, 1901 in Schenectady, New York. He was the son of Robert C. B. Chase and Louise S. Chase. ","He pursued legal education and became a practicing attorney in New York State before moving to Washington, D. C. to take a government-related position in the 1930s. It is likely during this time that Ralph Chase met his future wife, Jane H. Holt, younger sister to Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia. ","Ralph Chase died in Arlington, Virginia, on July 31, 1949. ","Helen Jane Holt Seale","Helen Jane Holt Seale (1945-2008) was born on September 7, 1945 in Weston, West Virginia, to parents Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt. ","In 1963, she obtained a degree from Greenbrier College in Lewisburg, West Virginia. \nDuring this time, Helen Jane Holt also traveled to numerous locations both in the United States and abroad including Washington, D.C., Florida, North Carolina, Norway, and Denmark, among others."," In 1967, Helen Jane Holt was married in New Orleans, Louisiana; however, no information is available about her husband.","Helen Jane Holt Seale died on October 28, 2008. ","Sources:","A\u0026M 4218, Rush Dew Holt Family Papers, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries. ","Ancestry Library. West Virginia University, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/. 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Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWeston Republican\u003c/emph\u003e, ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWeston Republican\u003c/emph\u003e, 1881-1893.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The correspondence is composed of letters to and from Dr. Matthew S. Holt discussing both business and personal matters. Included within this correspondence is a letter to President Warren G. Harding (located in box 2, folder 3).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The books, which reflect Dr. Matthew S. 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Holt, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Personal papers include notepads and bound notebooks concerning subjects relating to law. The business records include daily reports and legal papers describing different cases. Also included are: Ralph K. Chase's reading files (correspondence, memos, and reports); and material relating to the United States Maritime Commission (records, reports, and contracts). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Educational material includes notes and typed and written documents exemplifying Ralph K. Chase's coursework (notes, essays, etc.) in Law and English, among others.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Correspondence includes letters to and from Ralph K. Chase relating to business interactions with, but not limited to, insurance companies and other lawyers in New York. Also included is personal correspondence with family and friends. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Other material of note includes: certificates presented to Ralph K. Chase for his dedication to law including the certificate acknowledging that he could practice law in New York State (located in box 9, folder 6), certificates of appreciation recognizing Ralph K. Chase's involvement in the United States' Selective Service System (located in box 9, folder 6), and educational certificates including a \"college entrance diploma in science\" for the University of the State of New York (located in box 9, folder 6).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards to and from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale and her family. Occasions include holidays, get well, celebrations, and general, among others. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Educational material consists of Bible and Sunday school material including activity sheets and religious publications; grade and secondary school material including subject handbooks, notes, and certificates of completion; and college material including a copy of the 1956-57 Greenbrier College catalog, copies of the college newsletter, \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eBrier-Bits\u003c/emph\u003e, and Helen Jane Holt Seale's diploma from Greenbrier College, among other material.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Travel material includes menus, postcards, pamphlets, and other printed ephemera gathered from trips in the United States (Florida, North Carolina, etc.) and to other countries (Norway, Denmark, etc.). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Miscellaneous personal papers include photographs; miscellaneous material such as scrapbook pages, newspaper clippings, etc.; material from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding; and assorted ephemera including tickets and other Washington, D.C.-related items from the 1961 presidential inaugural parade; among other material. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Also included in this series is material relating to Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's Death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBecause of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes biographical sketches of Senator Rush D. Holt, Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt and Rush D. Holt, Jr.; a Froelich family history (1966); and a 1932 Illinois farm lease listing Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt's father, W. E. Froelich, as the agent (copy); among other material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes original and photocopied newspaper clippings addressing topics such as politics including Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s and Rush D. Holt, Jr.'s careers and Senator Robert C. Byrd's death; family events such as Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding and Rush D. Holt Sr.'s death; and miscellaneous topics such as historic places and events, family members and friends, and subjects of personal interest; among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letters and cards sent by the Holt family to each other and to other individuals concerning personal and business activities. In addition to the family members, individuals who corresponded with the Holts include J. M. Bennett, David Goff, and George W. Jackson, among others. A notable piece of correspondence is a Civil War letter from Confederate soldier J. B. Mairecolas (located in box 38, folder 6).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes pictures of members of the Holt family including Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt; pictures of the 1945 VJ (Victory in Japan) Day celebration held in San Francisco, California; and pictures of United States presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. Also included is a picture of Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt with former West Virginia Secretary of State, Natalie Tennent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph captions include:\u003cbr\u003e\n4218_002: \"baby Margaret Abigail Holt with 4 generations of mothers\"\u003cbr\u003e\nGENERAL INFO for folder containing 004-009 + 013:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Holt family pictures. Dr. M.S. Holt born July 28th, 1850, died March 31st, 1939\u003cbr\u003e\nand children Many pictures of Mother (Margaret Abigail Holt) (1896-1986 and Grandfather Mathew Samuel Holt (1850-1939)\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_004: \"Holt home, store, and Dr. Holt's office (upstairs over store). Grandfathr Holt raised horses and some were used for harness racing.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_005: \"Mathew Samuel Holt circa 1870s\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_005: \"Dr. Mathew Samuel Holt, b July 30, 1850 died March 1939, picture probably early 1900s. (Original picture scratched and discolored\". This photo has possibly been touched up?\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_007: \"Dr. M.S. Holt (about) 1870s\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_008: \"seated Jane, Lelah, \"Dr. Margaret . Standing Rsh, Andrew, Charles, Matt\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_009: \"Dr. M.S. Holt and his sister, Laura Holt Doyle\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4218_010: \"Grandfather Holt was an agnostic, not an atheist. Being a man of science, he probably was suspicious o f'preachers' who peddled what he considered nonsense or worse, untruths.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4218_013: \"Rush Holt + brothers 1934 (c483). L to R: Rush, Andrew, Charles, Mathew Holt in Holt Library, Main Street. Weston, WV\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes publications collected by members of the Holt family including books, pamphlets, scrapbooks, programs, certificates, and other miscellaneous printed items. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items of note include an issue of \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eSocial Justice\u003c/emph\u003e with a headline about the United States' entering World War II (located in box 19) and a copy of \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWar Twixt God and the Devil\u003c/emph\u003e by Dr. Matthew S. Holt (located in box 18, folder 4).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes assorted material relating to the Holt family including personal and business records and notes, correspondence, photographs, newspaper mats and clippings, genealogical material, miscellaneous printed material, and ephemera, among other material. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Material of note includes records from the Weston Cash Grocery (located in box 14, folders 3 and 4) which was opened by Chilela (Dew) Holt, mother to Rush D. Holt, Sr.; and newspaper mats and plates that were used for Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s campaign (located in box 21, folders 3 to 6); and metal license plates that were used for campaign advertising (located in box 21, folder 2).\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family.","Series 1. Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers; 1837-1943","Includes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the Weston Republican, ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the Weston Republican, 1881-1893.","Series 2. Andrew E. Holt Papers; 1926-1958","Includes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt.","Series 3. Ralph K. Chase Papers; 1918-1947","Includes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt.","Series 4. Helen Jane (Holt) Seale Papers; ca. 1930-2008","Includes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr.","Series 5. Mixed; ca. 1820-2013 and undated","Because of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order, not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.","Includes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the  Weston Republican , ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the  Weston Republican , 1881-1893."," The correspondence is composed of letters to and from Dr. Matthew S. Holt discussing both business and personal matters. Included within this correspondence is a letter to President Warren G. Harding (located in box 2, folder 3)."," The books, which reflect Dr. Matthew S. Holt's occupation as a physician and personal interests, include account books, day books, and pedigree horse books which are also interleaved with related photographs. "," Miscellaneous writings and publications are composed mostly of original poetry by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, but also include other collected writings and printed material relevant to Dr. Matthew Holt's interests. "," Other material of note includes: Dr. Matthew S. Holt's debate with West Virginia Senator Chilton regarding  America's Preparedness  which is exemplified by letters authored by Dr. Matthew S. Holt and Senator Chilton printed in a newspaper editorial (located in box 32, folder 6); Holt family genealogical material (located in box 40, folder 10); and a Gilmer County, West Virginia, court summons signed by Dr. Matthew S. Holt as a witness (located in box 27, folder 8).","Includes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt."," Correspondence is comprised mostly of letters relating to Andrew E. Holt's business interactions with the Buckeye Incubator Company (Springfield, Ohio), the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (Charleston, West Virginia), and the Ponder Plant Company (Omega, Georgia), among others. Also included is correspondence with United States Senators sent directly from Andrew E. Holt or in care of his brother, Rush D. Holt, Sr.","Includes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt."," Personal papers include notepads and bound notebooks concerning subjects relating to law. The business records include daily reports and legal papers describing different cases. Also included are: Ralph K. Chase's reading files (correspondence, memos, and reports); and material relating to the United States Maritime Commission (records, reports, and contracts). "," Educational material includes notes and typed and written documents exemplifying Ralph K. Chase's coursework (notes, essays, etc.) in Law and English, among others."," Correspondence includes letters to and from Ralph K. Chase relating to business interactions with, but not limited to, insurance companies and other lawyers in New York. Also included is personal correspondence with family and friends. "," Other material of note includes: certificates presented to Ralph K. Chase for his dedication to law including the certificate acknowledging that he could practice law in New York State (located in box 9, folder 6), certificates of appreciation recognizing Ralph K. Chase's involvement in the United States' Selective Service System (located in box 9, folder 6), and educational certificates including a \"college entrance diploma in science\" for the University of the State of New York (located in box 9, folder 6).","Includes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr."," Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards to and from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale and her family. Occasions include holidays, get well, celebrations, and general, among others. "," Educational material consists of Bible and Sunday school material including activity sheets and religious publications; grade and secondary school material including subject handbooks, notes, and certificates of completion; and college material including a copy of the 1956-57 Greenbrier College catalog, copies of the college newsletter,  Brier-Bits , and Helen Jane Holt Seale's diploma from Greenbrier College, among other material."," Travel material includes menus, postcards, pamphlets, and other printed ephemera gathered from trips in the United States (Florida, North Carolina, etc.) and to other countries (Norway, Denmark, etc.). "," Miscellaneous personal papers include photographs; miscellaneous material such as scrapbook pages, newspaper clippings, etc.; material from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding; and assorted ephemera including tickets and other Washington, D.C.-related items from the 1961 presidential inaugural parade; among other material. "," Also included in this series is material relating to Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's Death.","Because of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.","Includes biographical sketches of Senator Rush D. Holt, Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt and Rush D. Holt, Jr.; a Froelich family history (1966); and a 1932 Illinois farm lease listing Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt's father, W. E. Froelich, as the agent (copy); among other material.","Includes original and photocopied newspaper clippings addressing topics such as politics including Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s and Rush D. Holt, Jr.'s careers and Senator Robert C. Byrd's death; family events such as Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding and Rush D. Holt Sr.'s death; and miscellaneous topics such as historic places and events, family members and friends, and subjects of personal interest; among other topics.","Includes letters and cards sent by the Holt family to each other and to other individuals concerning personal and business activities. In addition to the family members, individuals who corresponded with the Holts include J. M. Bennett, David Goff, and George W. Jackson, among others. A notable piece of correspondence is a Civil War letter from Confederate soldier J. B. Mairecolas (located in box 38, folder 6).","Includes pictures of members of the Holt family including Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt; pictures of the 1945 VJ (Victory in Japan) Day celebration held in San Francisco, California; and pictures of United States presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. Also included is a picture of Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt with former West Virginia Secretary of State, Natalie Tennent.","Photograph captions include: \n4218_002: \"baby Margaret Abigail Holt with 4 generations of mothers\" \nGENERAL INFO for folder containing 004-009 + 013: \n\"Holt family pictures. Dr. M.S. Holt born July 28th, 1850, died March 31st, 1939 \nand children Many pictures of Mother (Margaret Abigail Holt) (1896-1986 and Grandfather Mathew Samuel Holt (1850-1939)\" \n4128_004: \"Holt home, store, and Dr. Holt's office (upstairs over store). Grandfathr Holt raised horses and some were used for harness racing.\" \n4128_005: \"Mathew Samuel Holt circa 1870s\" \n4128_005: \"Dr. Mathew Samuel Holt, b July 30, 1850 died March 1939, picture probably early 1900s. (Original picture scratched and discolored\". This photo has possibly been touched up? \n4128_007: \"Dr. M.S. Holt (about) 1870s\" \n4128_008: \"seated Jane, Lelah, \"Dr. Margaret . Standing Rsh, Andrew, Charles, Matt\" \n4128_009: \"Dr. M.S. Holt and his sister, Laura Holt Doyle\" \n4218_010: \"Grandfather Holt was an agnostic, not an atheist. Being a man of science, he probably was suspicious o f'preachers' who peddled what he considered nonsense or worse, untruths.\" \n4218_013: \"Rush Holt + brothers 1934 (c483). L to R: Rush, Andrew, Charles, Mathew Holt in Holt Library, Main Street. Weston, WV\"","Includes publications collected by members of the Holt family including books, pamphlets, scrapbooks, programs, certificates, and other miscellaneous printed items. "," Items of note include an issue of  Social Justice  with a headline about the United States' entering World War II (located in box 19) and a copy of  War Twixt God and the Devil  by Dr. Matthew S. Holt (located in box 18, folder 4).","Includes assorted material relating to the Holt family including personal and business records and notes, correspondence, photographs, newspaper mats and clippings, genealogical material, miscellaneous printed material, and ephemera, among other material. "," Material of note includes records from the Weston Cash Grocery (located in box 14, folders 3 and 4) which was opened by Chilela (Dew) Holt, mother to Rush D. Holt, Sr.; and newspaper mats and plates that were used for Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s campaign (located in box 21, folders 3 to 6); and metal license plates that were used for campaign advertising (located in box 21, folder 2)."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOne postcard, showing North View of New State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va., ca. 1951, separated to Postcard Collection, A\u0026amp;M 3960.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["One postcard, showing North View of New State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va., ca. 1951, separated to Postcard Collection, A\u0026M 3960."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePermission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the \u003ca href=\"https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/visit/permissions-and-copyright\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermissions and Copyright page\u003c/a\u003e on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the  Permissions and Copyright page  on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_be13ccbbbb454a2b39aef8e6e66ff461\"\u003ePapers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family. The collection is divided into five series as follows: Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers (1837-1943), Andrew E. Holt Papers (1926-1958), Ralph K. Chase Papers (1918-1947), Helen Jane Holt Seale Papers (ca. 1930-2008), and Mixed (ca. 1820-2013 and undated).\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Papers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family. The collection is divided into five series as follows: Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers (1837-1943), Andrew E. Holt Papers (1926-1958), Ralph K. Chase Papers (1918-1947), Helen Jane Holt Seale Papers (ca. 1930-2008), and Mixed (ca. 1820-2013 and undated)."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_08451e5a0667903e910ef8e3623f686c\"\u003eWest Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536  / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/\u003c/physloc\u003e"],"physloc_tesim":["West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536  / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/"],"names_coll_ssim":["Socialist Party (U.S.)","Weston Cash Grocery","United States. Maritime Commission","Weston Republican (newspaper)","Froelich","Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923","Chilton, William E. (William Edwin), 1858-1939","Hughes, Edwin Holt, 1866-1950","Froelich, William"],"names_ssim":["West Virginia and Regional History Center","Socialist Party (U.S.)","Weston Cash Grocery","United States. 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(William Edwin), 1858-1939","Hughes, Edwin Holt, 1866-1950","Froelich, William"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":190,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:39:57.959Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"wvmturhc_repositories_2_resources_6251","ead_ssi":"wvmturhc_repositories_2_resources_6251","_root_":"wvmturhc_repositories_2_resources_6251","_nest_parent_":"wvmturhc_repositories_2_resources_6251","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WVU/repositories_2_resources_6251.xml","aspace_url_ssi":"https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/208732","title_ssm":["Rush Dew Holt Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Rush Dew Holt Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1820-2013 and undated"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1820-2013 and undated"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["A\u0026M 4218","Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","/repositories/2/resources/6251"],"text":["A\u0026M 4218","Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","Previous Archival Resource Key","/repositories/2/resources/6251","Rush Dew Holt Family Papers","Lewis County (W. Va.)","Weston (W. Va.)","Account books","Lawyers - letters and papers.","Physicians - letters and papers.","Horses -- Breeding","No special access restriction applies.","Researchers may access digitized and born digital materials by visiting the link attached to each item or by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc. ","Researchers may access born digital materials by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.","This collection is one of five (see also A\u0026M 0873, 1858, 4039, and 3943) pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr. and his family. The records have been gathered via multiple accruals from 1956 to 2016. Originally, these collections were divided between A\u0026M 873 and A\u0026M 1701, the latter also being composed of thirteen addenda and A\u0026M 1858. ","In an attempt to organize the collections in a more coherent fashion for patron use and to reflect the creator(s) in a more concise manner, the material was reevaluated and reorganized into the three sets of papers with distinct series and subseries: A\u0026M 873: Rush Dew Holt (1905-1955) Papers; A\u0026M 1858: Helen Holt (1913-2015) Papers; and A\u0026M 4218: Rush Dew Holt Family Papers. ","Because of the 2016-2017 reorganization, the physical arrangement no longer matches the intellectual arrangement and series order. Furthermore, any box and folder citations created prior to the above-mentioned project are likely no longer accurate. ","For assistance locating material using an older citation, please ask a staff member of the West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center. ","Dr. Matthew S. Holt","Dr. Matthew S. Holt, Jr. (1850-1939) was born in Gilmer County, Virginia (now West Virginia), in July 1850 to parents, Matthew S. Holt, Sr. and Abagail C. (Bennett) Holt. ","He was a respected physician, horse breeder, and a controversial political figure. Dr. Holt was a self-proclaimed socialist, atheist, and pacifist. His outspoken opposition to America's involvement in World War I brought much criticism and physical attacks against his family and himself, but Dr. Holt held firm to his views.","Dr. Holt married Chihela Dew in 1895, and they raised six children including Andrew E. Holt and Rush D. Holt, Sr.","Chihela (Dew) Holt (1871-1949) was the first female graduate of Salem College and later taught in a business school. She later opened her own grocery store next to the family home in Weston, West Virginia. ","Dr. Holt died in Weston, West Virginia, on March 31, 1939. ","Andrew E. Holt","Andrew E. Holt (1901-1976) was born in Weston, West Virginia, on September 21, 1901 to parents, Dr. Matthew S. Holt, Jr. and Chihela (Dew) Holt. ","He worked as a retail merchant in the grocery industry. He was also involved with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia.","Andrew Holt died in Weston, West Virginia in June 1976. ","Ralph K. Chase","Ralph K. Chase (1901-1948) was born on July 14, 1901 in Schenectady, New York. He was the son of Robert C. B. Chase and Louise S. Chase. ","He pursued legal education and became a practicing attorney in New York State before moving to Washington, D. C. to take a government-related position in the 1930s. It is likely during this time that Ralph Chase met his future wife, Jane H. Holt, younger sister to Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia. ","Ralph Chase died in Arlington, Virginia, on July 31, 1949. ","Helen Jane Holt Seale","Helen Jane Holt Seale (1945-2008) was born on September 7, 1945 in Weston, West Virginia, to parents Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt. ","In 1963, she obtained a degree from Greenbrier College in Lewisburg, West Virginia. \nDuring this time, Helen Jane Holt also traveled to numerous locations both in the United States and abroad including Washington, D.C., Florida, North Carolina, Norway, and Denmark, among others."," In 1967, Helen Jane Holt was married in New Orleans, Louisiana; however, no information is available about her husband.","Helen Jane Holt Seale died on October 28, 2008. ","Sources:","A\u0026M 4218, Rush Dew Holt Family Papers, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries. ","Ancestry Library. West Virginia University, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2017.","0873, 1858, 3001, 3943, 4039, 4386","Papers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family.","Series 1. Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers; 1837-1943","Includes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the Weston Republican, ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the Weston Republican, 1881-1893.","Series 2. Andrew E. Holt Papers; 1926-1958","Includes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt.","Series 3. Ralph K. Chase Papers; 1918-1947","Includes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt.","Series 4. Helen Jane (Holt) Seale Papers; ca. 1930-2008","Includes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr.","Series 5. Mixed; ca. 1820-2013 and undated","Because of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order, not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.","Includes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the  Weston Republican , ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the  Weston Republican , 1881-1893."," The correspondence is composed of letters to and from Dr. Matthew S. Holt discussing both business and personal matters. Included within this correspondence is a letter to President Warren G. Harding (located in box 2, folder 3)."," The books, which reflect Dr. Matthew S. Holt's occupation as a physician and personal interests, include account books, day books, and pedigree horse books which are also interleaved with related photographs. "," Miscellaneous writings and publications are composed mostly of original poetry by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, but also include other collected writings and printed material relevant to Dr. Matthew Holt's interests. "," Other material of note includes: Dr. Matthew S. Holt's debate with West Virginia Senator Chilton regarding  America's Preparedness  which is exemplified by letters authored by Dr. Matthew S. Holt and Senator Chilton printed in a newspaper editorial (located in box 32, folder 6); Holt family genealogical material (located in box 40, folder 10); and a Gilmer County, West Virginia, court summons signed by Dr. Matthew S. Holt as a witness (located in box 27, folder 8).","Includes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt."," Correspondence is comprised mostly of letters relating to Andrew E. Holt's business interactions with the Buckeye Incubator Company (Springfield, Ohio), the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (Charleston, West Virginia), and the Ponder Plant Company (Omega, Georgia), among others. Also included is correspondence with United States Senators sent directly from Andrew E. Holt or in care of his brother, Rush D. Holt, Sr.","Includes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt."," Personal papers include notepads and bound notebooks concerning subjects relating to law. The business records include daily reports and legal papers describing different cases. Also included are: Ralph K. Chase's reading files (correspondence, memos, and reports); and material relating to the United States Maritime Commission (records, reports, and contracts). "," Educational material includes notes and typed and written documents exemplifying Ralph K. Chase's coursework (notes, essays, etc.) in Law and English, among others."," Correspondence includes letters to and from Ralph K. Chase relating to business interactions with, but not limited to, insurance companies and other lawyers in New York. Also included is personal correspondence with family and friends. "," Other material of note includes: certificates presented to Ralph K. Chase for his dedication to law including the certificate acknowledging that he could practice law in New York State (located in box 9, folder 6), certificates of appreciation recognizing Ralph K. Chase's involvement in the United States' Selective Service System (located in box 9, folder 6), and educational certificates including a \"college entrance diploma in science\" for the University of the State of New York (located in box 9, folder 6).","Includes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr."," Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards to and from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale and her family. Occasions include holidays, get well, celebrations, and general, among others. "," Educational material consists of Bible and Sunday school material including activity sheets and religious publications; grade and secondary school material including subject handbooks, notes, and certificates of completion; and college material including a copy of the 1956-57 Greenbrier College catalog, copies of the college newsletter,  Brier-Bits , and Helen Jane Holt Seale's diploma from Greenbrier College, among other material."," Travel material includes menus, postcards, pamphlets, and other printed ephemera gathered from trips in the United States (Florida, North Carolina, etc.) and to other countries (Norway, Denmark, etc.). "," Miscellaneous personal papers include photographs; miscellaneous material such as scrapbook pages, newspaper clippings, etc.; material from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding; and assorted ephemera including tickets and other Washington, D.C.-related items from the 1961 presidential inaugural parade; among other material. "," Also included in this series is material relating to Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's Death.","Because of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.","Includes biographical sketches of Senator Rush D. Holt, Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt and Rush D. Holt, Jr.; a Froelich family history (1966); and a 1932 Illinois farm lease listing Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt's father, W. E. Froelich, as the agent (copy); among other material.","Includes original and photocopied newspaper clippings addressing topics such as politics including Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s and Rush D. Holt, Jr.'s careers and Senator Robert C. Byrd's death; family events such as Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding and Rush D. Holt Sr.'s death; and miscellaneous topics such as historic places and events, family members and friends, and subjects of personal interest; among other topics.","Includes letters and cards sent by the Holt family to each other and to other individuals concerning personal and business activities. In addition to the family members, individuals who corresponded with the Holts include J. M. Bennett, David Goff, and George W. Jackson, among others. A notable piece of correspondence is a Civil War letter from Confederate soldier J. B. Mairecolas (located in box 38, folder 6).","Includes pictures of members of the Holt family including Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt; pictures of the 1945 VJ (Victory in Japan) Day celebration held in San Francisco, California; and pictures of United States presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. Also included is a picture of Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt with former West Virginia Secretary of State, Natalie Tennent.","Photograph captions include: \n4218_002: \"baby Margaret Abigail Holt with 4 generations of mothers\" \nGENERAL INFO for folder containing 004-009 + 013: \n\"Holt family pictures. Dr. M.S. Holt born July 28th, 1850, died March 31st, 1939 \nand children Many pictures of Mother (Margaret Abigail Holt) (1896-1986 and Grandfather Mathew Samuel Holt (1850-1939)\" \n4128_004: \"Holt home, store, and Dr. Holt's office (upstairs over store). Grandfathr Holt raised horses and some were used for harness racing.\" \n4128_005: \"Mathew Samuel Holt circa 1870s\" \n4128_005: \"Dr. Mathew Samuel Holt, b July 30, 1850 died March 1939, picture probably early 1900s. (Original picture scratched and discolored\". This photo has possibly been touched up? \n4128_007: \"Dr. M.S. Holt (about) 1870s\" \n4128_008: \"seated Jane, Lelah, \"Dr. Margaret . Standing Rsh, Andrew, Charles, Matt\" \n4128_009: \"Dr. M.S. Holt and his sister, Laura Holt Doyle\" \n4218_010: \"Grandfather Holt was an agnostic, not an atheist. Being a man of science, he probably was suspicious o f'preachers' who peddled what he considered nonsense or worse, untruths.\" \n4218_013: \"Rush Holt + brothers 1934 (c483). L to R: Rush, Andrew, Charles, Mathew Holt in Holt Library, Main Street. Weston, WV\"","Includes publications collected by members of the Holt family including books, pamphlets, scrapbooks, programs, certificates, and other miscellaneous printed items. "," Items of note include an issue of  Social Justice  with a headline about the United States' entering World War II (located in box 19) and a copy of  War Twixt God and the Devil  by Dr. Matthew S. Holt (located in box 18, folder 4).","Includes assorted material relating to the Holt family including personal and business records and notes, correspondence, photographs, newspaper mats and clippings, genealogical material, miscellaneous printed material, and ephemera, among other material. "," Material of note includes records from the Weston Cash Grocery (located in box 14, folders 3 and 4) which was opened by Chilela (Dew) Holt, mother to Rush D. Holt, Sr.; and newspaper mats and plates that were used for Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s campaign (located in box 21, folders 3 to 6); and metal license plates that were used for campaign advertising (located in box 21, folder 2).","One postcard, showing North View of New State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va., ca. 1951, separated to Postcard Collection, A\u0026M 3960.","Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the  Permissions and Copyright page  on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.","Papers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family. The collection is divided into five series as follows: Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers (1837-1943), Andrew E. Holt Papers (1926-1958), Ralph K. Chase Papers (1918-1947), Helen Jane Holt Seale Papers (ca. 1930-2008), and Mixed (ca. 1820-2013 and undated).","West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. 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","In an attempt to organize the collections in a more coherent fashion for patron use and to reflect the creator(s) in a more concise manner, the material was reevaluated and reorganized into the three sets of papers with distinct series and subseries: A\u0026M 873: Rush Dew Holt (1905-1955) Papers; A\u0026M 1858: Helen Holt (1913-2015) Papers; and A\u0026M 4218: Rush Dew Holt Family Papers. ","Because of the 2016-2017 reorganization, the physical arrangement no longer matches the intellectual arrangement and series order. Furthermore, any box and folder citations created prior to the above-mentioned project are likely no longer accurate. ","For assistance locating material using an older citation, please ask a staff member of the West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center. "],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eDr. Matthew S. Holt\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDr. Matthew S. 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","Dr. Holt died in Weston, West Virginia, on March 31, 1939. ","Andrew E. Holt","Andrew E. Holt (1901-1976) was born in Weston, West Virginia, on September 21, 1901 to parents, Dr. Matthew S. Holt, Jr. and Chihela (Dew) Holt. ","He worked as a retail merchant in the grocery industry. He was also involved with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia.","Andrew Holt died in Weston, West Virginia in June 1976. ","Ralph K. Chase","Ralph K. Chase (1901-1948) was born on July 14, 1901 in Schenectady, New York. He was the son of Robert C. B. Chase and Louise S. Chase. ","He pursued legal education and became a practicing attorney in New York State before moving to Washington, D. C. to take a government-related position in the 1930s. It is likely during this time that Ralph Chase met his future wife, Jane H. Holt, younger sister to Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia. ","Ralph Chase died in Arlington, Virginia, on July 31, 1949. ","Helen Jane Holt Seale","Helen Jane Holt Seale (1945-2008) was born on September 7, 1945 in Weston, West Virginia, to parents Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt. ","In 1963, she obtained a degree from Greenbrier College in Lewisburg, West Virginia. \nDuring this time, Helen Jane Holt also traveled to numerous locations both in the United States and abroad including Washington, D.C., Florida, North Carolina, Norway, and Denmark, among others."," In 1967, Helen Jane Holt was married in New Orleans, Louisiana; however, no information is available about her husband.","Helen Jane Holt Seale died on October 28, 2008. ","Sources:","A\u0026M 4218, Rush Dew Holt Family Papers, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries. ","Ancestry Library. West Virginia University, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/. 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The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSeries 1. Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers; 1837-1943\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the Weston Republican, ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the Weston Republican, 1881-1893.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSeries 2. Andrew E. Holt Papers; 1926-1958\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSeries 3. Ralph K. Chase Papers; 1918-1947\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSeries 4. Helen Jane (Holt) Seale Papers; ca. 1930-2008\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSeries 5. Mixed; ca. 1820-2013 and undated\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBecause of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order, not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWeston Republican\u003c/emph\u003e, ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWeston Republican\u003c/emph\u003e, 1881-1893.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The correspondence is composed of letters to and from Dr. Matthew S. Holt discussing both business and personal matters. Included within this correspondence is a letter to President Warren G. Harding (located in box 2, folder 3).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The books, which reflect Dr. Matthew S. Holt's occupation as a physician and personal interests, include account books, day books, and pedigree horse books which are also interleaved with related photographs. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Miscellaneous writings and publications are composed mostly of original poetry by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, but also include other collected writings and printed material relevant to Dr. Matthew Holt's interests. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Other material of note includes: Dr. Matthew S. Holt's debate with West Virginia Senator Chilton regarding \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eAmerica's Preparedness\u003c/emph\u003e which is exemplified by letters authored by Dr. Matthew S. Holt and Senator Chilton printed in a newspaper editorial (located in box 32, folder 6); Holt family genealogical material (located in box 40, folder 10); and a Gilmer County, West Virginia, court summons signed by Dr. Matthew S. Holt as a witness (located in box 27, folder 8).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Correspondence is comprised mostly of letters relating to Andrew E. Holt's business interactions with the Buckeye Incubator Company (Springfield, Ohio), the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (Charleston, West Virginia), and the Ponder Plant Company (Omega, Georgia), among others. Also included is correspondence with United States Senators sent directly from Andrew E. Holt or in care of his brother, Rush D. Holt, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Personal papers include notepads and bound notebooks concerning subjects relating to law. The business records include daily reports and legal papers describing different cases. Also included are: Ralph K. Chase's reading files (correspondence, memos, and reports); and material relating to the United States Maritime Commission (records, reports, and contracts). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Educational material includes notes and typed and written documents exemplifying Ralph K. Chase's coursework (notes, essays, etc.) in Law and English, among others.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Correspondence includes letters to and from Ralph K. Chase relating to business interactions with, but not limited to, insurance companies and other lawyers in New York. Also included is personal correspondence with family and friends. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Other material of note includes: certificates presented to Ralph K. Chase for his dedication to law including the certificate acknowledging that he could practice law in New York State (located in box 9, folder 6), certificates of appreciation recognizing Ralph K. Chase's involvement in the United States' Selective Service System (located in box 9, folder 6), and educational certificates including a \"college entrance diploma in science\" for the University of the State of New York (located in box 9, folder 6).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards to and from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale and her family. Occasions include holidays, get well, celebrations, and general, among others. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Educational material consists of Bible and Sunday school material including activity sheets and religious publications; grade and secondary school material including subject handbooks, notes, and certificates of completion; and college material including a copy of the 1956-57 Greenbrier College catalog, copies of the college newsletter, \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eBrier-Bits\u003c/emph\u003e, and Helen Jane Holt Seale's diploma from Greenbrier College, among other material.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Travel material includes menus, postcards, pamphlets, and other printed ephemera gathered from trips in the United States (Florida, North Carolina, etc.) and to other countries (Norway, Denmark, etc.). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Miscellaneous personal papers include photographs; miscellaneous material such as scrapbook pages, newspaper clippings, etc.; material from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding; and assorted ephemera including tickets and other Washington, D.C.-related items from the 1961 presidential inaugural parade; among other material. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Also included in this series is material relating to Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's Death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBecause of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes biographical sketches of Senator Rush D. Holt, Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt and Rush D. Holt, Jr.; a Froelich family history (1966); and a 1932 Illinois farm lease listing Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt's father, W. E. Froelich, as the agent (copy); among other material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes original and photocopied newspaper clippings addressing topics such as politics including Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s and Rush D. Holt, Jr.'s careers and Senator Robert C. Byrd's death; family events such as Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding and Rush D. Holt Sr.'s death; and miscellaneous topics such as historic places and events, family members and friends, and subjects of personal interest; among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letters and cards sent by the Holt family to each other and to other individuals concerning personal and business activities. In addition to the family members, individuals who corresponded with the Holts include J. M. Bennett, David Goff, and George W. Jackson, among others. A notable piece of correspondence is a Civil War letter from Confederate soldier J. B. Mairecolas (located in box 38, folder 6).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes pictures of members of the Holt family including Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt; pictures of the 1945 VJ (Victory in Japan) Day celebration held in San Francisco, California; and pictures of United States presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. Also included is a picture of Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt with former West Virginia Secretary of State, Natalie Tennent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph captions include:\u003cbr\u003e\n4218_002: \"baby Margaret Abigail Holt with 4 generations of mothers\"\u003cbr\u003e\nGENERAL INFO for folder containing 004-009 + 013:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Holt family pictures. Dr. M.S. Holt born July 28th, 1850, died March 31st, 1939\u003cbr\u003e\nand children Many pictures of Mother (Margaret Abigail Holt) (1896-1986 and Grandfather Mathew Samuel Holt (1850-1939)\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_004: \"Holt home, store, and Dr. Holt's office (upstairs over store). Grandfathr Holt raised horses and some were used for harness racing.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_005: \"Mathew Samuel Holt circa 1870s\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_005: \"Dr. Mathew Samuel Holt, b July 30, 1850 died March 1939, picture probably early 1900s. (Original picture scratched and discolored\". This photo has possibly been touched up?\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_007: \"Dr. M.S. Holt (about) 1870s\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_008: \"seated Jane, Lelah, \"Dr. Margaret . Standing Rsh, Andrew, Charles, Matt\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4128_009: \"Dr. M.S. Holt and his sister, Laura Holt Doyle\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4218_010: \"Grandfather Holt was an agnostic, not an atheist. Being a man of science, he probably was suspicious o f'preachers' who peddled what he considered nonsense or worse, untruths.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n4218_013: \"Rush Holt + brothers 1934 (c483). L to R: Rush, Andrew, Charles, Mathew Holt in Holt Library, Main Street. Weston, WV\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes publications collected by members of the Holt family including books, pamphlets, scrapbooks, programs, certificates, and other miscellaneous printed items. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items of note include an issue of \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eSocial Justice\u003c/emph\u003e with a headline about the United States' entering World War II (located in box 19) and a copy of \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWar Twixt God and the Devil\u003c/emph\u003e by Dr. Matthew S. Holt (located in box 18, folder 4).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes assorted material relating to the Holt family including personal and business records and notes, correspondence, photographs, newspaper mats and clippings, genealogical material, miscellaneous printed material, and ephemera, among other material. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Material of note includes records from the Weston Cash Grocery (located in box 14, folders 3 and 4) which was opened by Chilela (Dew) Holt, mother to Rush D. Holt, Sr.; and newspaper mats and plates that were used for Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s campaign (located in box 21, folders 3 to 6); and metal license plates that were used for campaign advertising (located in box 21, folder 2).\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family.","Series 1. Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers; 1837-1943","Includes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the Weston Republican, ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the Weston Republican, 1881-1893.","Series 2. Andrew E. Holt Papers; 1926-1958","Includes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt.","Series 3. Ralph K. Chase Papers; 1918-1947","Includes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt.","Series 4. Helen Jane (Holt) Seale Papers; ca. 1930-2008","Includes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr.","Series 5. Mixed; ca. 1820-2013 and undated","Because of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order, not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.","Includes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the  Weston Republican , ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the  Weston Republican , 1881-1893."," The correspondence is composed of letters to and from Dr. Matthew S. Holt discussing both business and personal matters. Included within this correspondence is a letter to President Warren G. Harding (located in box 2, folder 3)."," The books, which reflect Dr. Matthew S. Holt's occupation as a physician and personal interests, include account books, day books, and pedigree horse books which are also interleaved with related photographs. "," Miscellaneous writings and publications are composed mostly of original poetry by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, but also include other collected writings and printed material relevant to Dr. Matthew Holt's interests. "," Other material of note includes: Dr. Matthew S. Holt's debate with West Virginia Senator Chilton regarding  America's Preparedness  which is exemplified by letters authored by Dr. Matthew S. Holt and Senator Chilton printed in a newspaper editorial (located in box 32, folder 6); Holt family genealogical material (located in box 40, folder 10); and a Gilmer County, West Virginia, court summons signed by Dr. Matthew S. Holt as a witness (located in box 27, folder 8).","Includes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt."," Correspondence is comprised mostly of letters relating to Andrew E. Holt's business interactions with the Buckeye Incubator Company (Springfield, Ohio), the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (Charleston, West Virginia), and the Ponder Plant Company (Omega, Georgia), among others. Also included is correspondence with United States Senators sent directly from Andrew E. Holt or in care of his brother, Rush D. Holt, Sr.","Includes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt."," Personal papers include notepads and bound notebooks concerning subjects relating to law. The business records include daily reports and legal papers describing different cases. Also included are: Ralph K. Chase's reading files (correspondence, memos, and reports); and material relating to the United States Maritime Commission (records, reports, and contracts). "," Educational material includes notes and typed and written documents exemplifying Ralph K. Chase's coursework (notes, essays, etc.) in Law and English, among others."," Correspondence includes letters to and from Ralph K. Chase relating to business interactions with, but not limited to, insurance companies and other lawyers in New York. Also included is personal correspondence with family and friends. "," Other material of note includes: certificates presented to Ralph K. Chase for his dedication to law including the certificate acknowledging that he could practice law in New York State (located in box 9, folder 6), certificates of appreciation recognizing Ralph K. Chase's involvement in the United States' Selective Service System (located in box 9, folder 6), and educational certificates including a \"college entrance diploma in science\" for the University of the State of New York (located in box 9, folder 6).","Includes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr."," Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards to and from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale and her family. Occasions include holidays, get well, celebrations, and general, among others. "," Educational material consists of Bible and Sunday school material including activity sheets and religious publications; grade and secondary school material including subject handbooks, notes, and certificates of completion; and college material including a copy of the 1956-57 Greenbrier College catalog, copies of the college newsletter,  Brier-Bits , and Helen Jane Holt Seale's diploma from Greenbrier College, among other material."," Travel material includes menus, postcards, pamphlets, and other printed ephemera gathered from trips in the United States (Florida, North Carolina, etc.) and to other countries (Norway, Denmark, etc.). "," Miscellaneous personal papers include photographs; miscellaneous material such as scrapbook pages, newspaper clippings, etc.; material from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding; and assorted ephemera including tickets and other Washington, D.C.-related items from the 1961 presidential inaugural parade; among other material. "," Also included in this series is material relating to Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's Death.","Because of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.","Includes biographical sketches of Senator Rush D. Holt, Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt and Rush D. Holt, Jr.; a Froelich family history (1966); and a 1932 Illinois farm lease listing Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt's father, W. E. Froelich, as the agent (copy); among other material.","Includes original and photocopied newspaper clippings addressing topics such as politics including Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s and Rush D. Holt, Jr.'s careers and Senator Robert C. Byrd's death; family events such as Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding and Rush D. Holt Sr.'s death; and miscellaneous topics such as historic places and events, family members and friends, and subjects of personal interest; among other topics.","Includes letters and cards sent by the Holt family to each other and to other individuals concerning personal and business activities. In addition to the family members, individuals who corresponded with the Holts include J. M. Bennett, David Goff, and George W. Jackson, among others. A notable piece of correspondence is a Civil War letter from Confederate soldier J. B. Mairecolas (located in box 38, folder 6).","Includes pictures of members of the Holt family including Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt; pictures of the 1945 VJ (Victory in Japan) Day celebration held in San Francisco, California; and pictures of United States presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. Also included is a picture of Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt with former West Virginia Secretary of State, Natalie Tennent.","Photograph captions include: \n4218_002: \"baby Margaret Abigail Holt with 4 generations of mothers\" \nGENERAL INFO for folder containing 004-009 + 013: \n\"Holt family pictures. Dr. M.S. Holt born July 28th, 1850, died March 31st, 1939 \nand children Many pictures of Mother (Margaret Abigail Holt) (1896-1986 and Grandfather Mathew Samuel Holt (1850-1939)\" \n4128_004: \"Holt home, store, and Dr. Holt's office (upstairs over store). Grandfathr Holt raised horses and some were used for harness racing.\" \n4128_005: \"Mathew Samuel Holt circa 1870s\" \n4128_005: \"Dr. Mathew Samuel Holt, b July 30, 1850 died March 1939, picture probably early 1900s. (Original picture scratched and discolored\". This photo has possibly been touched up? \n4128_007: \"Dr. M.S. Holt (about) 1870s\" \n4128_008: \"seated Jane, Lelah, \"Dr. Margaret . Standing Rsh, Andrew, Charles, Matt\" \n4128_009: \"Dr. M.S. Holt and his sister, Laura Holt Doyle\" \n4218_010: \"Grandfather Holt was an agnostic, not an atheist. Being a man of science, he probably was suspicious o f'preachers' who peddled what he considered nonsense or worse, untruths.\" \n4218_013: \"Rush Holt + brothers 1934 (c483). L to R: Rush, Andrew, Charles, Mathew Holt in Holt Library, Main Street. Weston, WV\"","Includes publications collected by members of the Holt family including books, pamphlets, scrapbooks, programs, certificates, and other miscellaneous printed items. "," Items of note include an issue of  Social Justice  with a headline about the United States' entering World War II (located in box 19) and a copy of  War Twixt God and the Devil  by Dr. Matthew S. Holt (located in box 18, folder 4).","Includes assorted material relating to the Holt family including personal and business records and notes, correspondence, photographs, newspaper mats and clippings, genealogical material, miscellaneous printed material, and ephemera, among other material. "," Material of note includes records from the Weston Cash Grocery (located in box 14, folders 3 and 4) which was opened by Chilela (Dew) Holt, mother to Rush D. Holt, Sr.; and newspaper mats and plates that were used for Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s campaign (located in box 21, folders 3 to 6); and metal license plates that were used for campaign advertising (located in box 21, folder 2)."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOne postcard, showing North View of New State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va., ca. 1951, separated to Postcard Collection, A\u0026amp;M 3960.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["One postcard, showing North View of New State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va., ca. 1951, separated to Postcard Collection, A\u0026M 3960."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePermission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the \u003ca href=\"https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/visit/permissions-and-copyright\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermissions and Copyright page\u003c/a\u003e on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the  Permissions and Copyright page  on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_be13ccbbbb454a2b39aef8e6e66ff461\"\u003ePapers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family. The collection is divided into five series as follows: Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers (1837-1943), Andrew E. Holt Papers (1926-1958), Ralph K. Chase Papers (1918-1947), Helen Jane Holt Seale Papers (ca. 1930-2008), and Mixed (ca. 1820-2013 and undated).\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Papers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family. The collection is divided into five series as follows: Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers (1837-1943), Andrew E. Holt Papers (1926-1958), Ralph K. Chase Papers (1918-1947), Helen Jane Holt Seale Papers (ca. 1930-2008), and Mixed (ca. 1820-2013 and undated)."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_08451e5a0667903e910ef8e3623f686c\"\u003eWest Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. 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