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Atwell Somerville (1921-2014), whose life is detailed by a significant portion of the collection, was a member of the 90th Bombardment Group, the \"Jolly Rogers\", of the United States Air Force in World War II from 1942 to 1945. After obtaining a law degree from the University of Virginia after the war, he worked in the law firm of Nottingham and Somerville and participated in various civic and historical organizations in Orange County, Virginia. Atwell Somerville played a significant role in corresponding with family members, particularly Mary Lee Somerville of Culpeper, and genealogists, obtaining many family papers featured in this collection.","The Somerville family papers (1821-2013) consists of correspondence, photographs, printed materials, and extensive genealogical files. The papers and research detailing the history of the Somerville family, mainly in America, range from its colonial background to contemporary times. 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Robert \"Bobbie\" Ripoll, West Virginia 4-H club materials from the mid-1930s, and correspondence from Harry Fridley while traveling the globe serving in the Navy during World War I.","The collection is organized into five series:","Series 1. Photographs, 1890s-1960s (boxes 1-3): \nPortrait and candid family photos of the Fridley and Ripoll families and their descendants. The photos are primarily organized by family; however, many of the photos' subjects are unidentified.","Series 2. Correspondence, 1900s-1980s (boxes 4-10): \nCorrespondence to and from the Fridley and Ripoll families and their descendants, particularly to and from Robert \"Bobbie\" Ripoll and Mote Thompson during their World War II service.","Series 3. Family Papers and Ephemera, 1889-1983 (boxes 11-16): \nMemorabilia such as school assignments and report cards, newspaper clippings, recipes, assorted financial records, contracts and property deeds.","Series 4. Military Papers, 1942-1950 (boxes 17 and 18): \nMaterial documenting the Civilian Conservation Corps and military career of Pvt. Robert \"Bobbie\" Ripoll, 1st Infantry Regiment, 16th Infantry Division US Army, until his death from dengue fever in 1944.","Series 5. Artifacts, 1940s (boxes 19-23): \nItems primarily belonging to Pvt. Robert \"Bobbie\" Ripoll during his time in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the military such as first aid and sewing kits and uniform accessories.","A rudimentary family tree is available in the control folder for this collection."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePermission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. 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