Forbes, Anderson, and Hildebrand Families, Correspondence and Other Material

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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
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POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Forbes, Anderson, and Hildebrand Families, Correspondence and Other Material, A&M 2641, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1.25 Linear Feet 1 ft. 3 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each)
Abstract:
Records related to the Forbes, Anderson, and Hildebrand families of northern West Virginia. The Forbes and Anderson families were related by marriage, some of whom lived in Morgantown; the Hildebrands were neighbors of the Forbes family in Morgantown. The Forbes and Anderson papers include genealogical information, correspondence, greeting cards, photographs, and other material. The Hildebrand papers include correspondence, World War I and World War II records, photographs, medical and financial records, and newspaper clippings, among other material. Of special interest in the collection is a 24 November 1862 proclamation issued by Virginia Governor Francis H. Pierpont regarding the West Virginia statehood bill before the United State Congress at that time.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Forbes, Anderson, and Hildebrand Families, Correspondence and Other Material, A&M 2641, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Records related to the Forbes, Anderson, and Hildebrand families of northern West Virginia. The Forbes and Anderson families were related by marriage, some of whom lived in Morgantown; the Hildebrands were neighbors of the Forbes family in Morgantown. The Forbes and Anderson papers include genealogical information, correspondence, greeting cards, photographs, and other material. The Hildebrand papers include correspondence, World War I and World War II records, photographs, medical and financial records, and newspaper clippings, among other material. Of special interest in the collection is a 1862 November 24 proclamation issued by Virginia Governor Francis H. Pierpont regarding the West Virginia statehood bill before the United State Congress at that time.

Other individuals documented in Box 1 include Lileth Bosco, Thomas Forbes (died ca. 1930), and Frank Anderson (died ca. 1977).

Includes a November 24, 1862 proclamation issued by Virginia governor Francis H. Pierpont summoning the State General Assembly to convene in Wheeling to discuss the West Virginia statehood bill before the United States Congress.

Contains business card for the catering business of Lileth Forbes; and handbill for 1932 musical comedy at the Nixon Theater, Pittsburgh.

Contains business card for the catering business of Lileth Forbes; and handbill for 1932 musical comedy at the Nixon Theater, Pittsburgh.

Most letters are from Lewis and Margaret Hildebrand's son, Bryce, while he was serving on the battleship USS Alabama in the Pacific theater; includes descriptions of battles and of the Alabama sailing into Tokyo Bay shortly after the Japanese surrender.

Includes Navy handbook, examination paper, selective service card, and name stencil.

Includes 1925 narrative reminiscence of Navy Nurse Loretta Lambert's tour of duty on the USS Henderson and sightseeing tours of Mediterranean countries; also includes her World War II dogtag and chain.

Includes a 1938 Irish Sweepstakes ticket and Lewis Hildebrand's 1945 VFW and American Legion membership cards, among other items.

Includes: Lewis and Margaret Hildebrand, ca.1965, and two school photographs of Bryce Hildebrand, 1937-1938; there are also three negatives of unidentified subjects, undated.

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: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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