John V. Hooff Letter

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John V. Hooff Letter, October 3, pre-1861, Ms2025-061, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This collection contains a handwritten letter written by John V. Hooff to Stevenson Archer, requesting for Hooff to be considered for the position of chairman at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John V. Hooff Letter, October 3, pre-1861, Ms2025-061, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a handwritten letter written by John V. Hooff to Stevenson Archer on October 3rd, during an unspecified year. The letter was sent from Charlestown, Jefferson County, Virginia, now located in West Virginia, making the letter pre-date 1861. The letter includes a request for Hooff to be considered for the position of chairman at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Original envelope is included.

Biographical / historical:

John Hooff was born in the early 1820s in Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia. He was married to Mollie Hooff and they continued to live in Charlestown.

External Source:

John Hooff in the 1880 United States Federal Census. Ancestry Library. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/search/collections/6742/records/14666513. Accessed August 5, 2025.

Acquisition information:
The John V. Hooff Letter was gifted to Special Collections and University Archives in May 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the John V. Hooff Letter was completed in August 2025.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Railroad