Title:: John W. Rodeffer Papers 1891-1900

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Restrictions:

Collection is open to all researchers.

Terms of access:

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred citation:

John W. Rodeffer Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Summary

Extent:
17.00
Creator:
Rodeffer, John W., 1864- Rodeffer Family arrangement
Abstract:
The John W. Rodeffer Papers are a collection of letters to John W. Rodeffer. Correspondents include family members including his mother and sister, various female friends, male friends, and others. The letters include accounts of daily life and similar information from the 1890s-1900.
Language:
The papers are in: English
Preferred citation:

John W. Rodeffer Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Background

Scope and content:

The John W. Rodeffer Papers are a collection of letters to John W. Rodeffer. Correspondents include family members including his mother and sister, various female friends, male friends, and others. The letters include accounts of daily life and similar information from the 1890s-1900.

Letters from Malinda Rodeffer (mother), Laura Rodeffer (sister), cousins and uncle.

Letters describing daily life while John W. Rodeffer is away at school.

Accounts of daily life; there is an embroidered ribbon with John W. Rodeffer's initials, given to him by his cousin.

Letter from various female friends and girlfriends.

8 letters

12 letters

18 letters from L.R.S.

3 letters from Lydia Weaver

7 letters

4 letters

3 letters

7 letters

6 letters

19 pieces: calling cards

Biographical / historical:

Per 1900 census, John W. Rodeffer was born in Ohio in December, 1864. His parents were Conrad and Hannah Rodeffer. Per 1870, 1880 and 1900 census, the family lived in Rockingham, Virginia. Further information about this individual or organization may be available Special Collections Research Center Wiki

Acquisition information:
The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 11/25/2008.