Mrs. John J.D. Preston, Collector, Papers, 1817/1952

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Mrs. John J.D. Preston, Collector, Papers, A&M 2132, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
5 Linear Feet 5 ft. (12 document cases, 5 in. each)
Creator:
Preston, Mrs. John J. D. , Collector
Language:
English
Abstract:
Correspondence of the Preston, Davis (including John W.), Rand, and Arnold families from about 1817 to 1924. Includes several sermons of David R. Preston. Collection also contains many interesting pamphlets dealing with the important political and religious issues of the period. There are also copies of speeches delivered by John W. Davis, Waitman T. Willey, and other congressmen discussing important national political issues. Also includes newspapers and newspaper clippings related to the political career of John W. Davis and some Davis family photographs.
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Mrs. John J.D. Preston, Collector, Papers, A&M 2132, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
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: West Virginia & Regional History Center
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard