T. Turner Foster Papers, 1740-1978 (bulk 1920-1972)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Papers, 1740-1978, of T. Turner Foster (1900-1978) of The Plains, Fauquier County, Virginia. Includes correspondence, financial records, subject files, records of his service on the Scott County Road Board, and materials relating to his establishment of a branch of the Millard Institute of Normal Speech in Warrenton. The bulk of the collection covers the years 1920 to 1972.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Turner Foster was born on 1 August 1900. He was the son of James Robert Foster (1849-1919) and Mary deButts Carter (1871-1938). Turner Foster was a banker with the Fauquier National Bank of Warrenton, and also owned and operated a farm in The Plains, Virginia called "Glenville." Foster died in an automobile accident in Henrico County, Virginia on 28 November 1978.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Palmer, Purcellville.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into the following series:

  • I. Correspondence.
  • II. Financial Records.
  • III. Subject Files.
  • IV. Scott District Road Board Records.
  • V. Millard Institute of Normal Speech Records.
Physical description:
20 cubic feet (47 boxes)