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James Madison University

Barnhart Family Papers, 1836/1944

0.1 cubic feet 5 legal folders
The Barnhart Family Papers, 1836-1944, is comprised of assorted documents chiefly relating to the Barnhart family of New Hope, Virginia in Augusta County, particularly George Barnhart II and his son Gideon Barnhart. Materials include correspondence, bills, receipts and invoices, deeds, and envelopes. The collection also includes many documents concerning the estate of George Barnhart II. There are also materials within this collection pertaining to persons not directly related to the Barnharts.
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Barnhart Family Papers, 1836/1944 0.1 cubic feet 5 legal folders

Barnhart family
The Barnhart Family Papers, 1836-1944, is comprised of assorted documents chiefly relating to the Barnhart family of New Hope, Virginia in Augusta County, particularly George Barnhart II and his son Gideon Barnhart. Materials include correspondence, bills, receipts and invoices, deeds, and envelopes. The collection also includes many documents concerning the estate of George Barnhart II. There are also materials within this collection pertaining to persons not directly related to the Barnharts.
James Madison University

Betty Brown Clemmer and Willis Clemmer papers, 1920/2015, bulk 1943/1949

1.72 cubic feet 5 boxes
The Betty Brown Clemmer and Willis Clemmer Papers, 1920-2015 (bulk 1943-1949), largely comprise correspondence between Betty Brown Clemmer and Willis Clemmer during their courtship while Betty was a student at Madison College. Other papers relate to Betty's coursework at Madison College, Willis' service in the Army Air Forces, and family biographies.
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Betty Brown Clemmer and Willis Clemmer papers, 1920/2015, bulk 1943/1949 1.72 cubic feet 5 boxes

Clemmer, Betty Brown
The Betty Brown Clemmer and Willis Clemmer Papers, 1920-2015 (bulk 1943-1949), largely comprise correspondence between Betty Brown Clemmer and Willis Clemmer during their courtship while Betty was a student at Madison College. Other papers relate to Betty's coursework at Madison College, Willis' service in the Army Air Forces, and family biographies.
James Madison University

Davis, Kline, and Hutton Family papers, 1816/1977

3 cubic feet 7 boxes
The Davis, Kline, and Hutton Family Papers, 1816-1977, are comprised of correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, legal documents, and miscellaneous papers relating to Charles L. Davis of Singers Glen, Virginia and his descendants. Some documents are seemingly unrelated to the aforementioned families, but concern other local persons.
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Davis, Kline, and Hutton Family papers, 1816/1977 3 cubic feet 7 boxes

Hutton, Mary Davis Kline, 1934-2017
The Davis, Kline, and Hutton Family Papers, 1816-1977, are comprised of correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, legal documents, and miscellaneous papers relating to Charles L. Davis of Singers Glen, Virginia and his descendants. Some documents are seemingly unrelated to the aforementioned families, but concern other local persons.
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Frank Owen Wilson and Susan Rinehart World War II correspondence, 1921/1945

1.2 Cubic Feet 3 letter size document boxes

The collection contains more than 450 letters written between Lieutenant Frank Owen Wilson from Wilson, Arkansas, who was a University of Virginia graduate and his Charlottesville girlfriend, Susan Smith Rinehart (1925-1995), whose family lived on an estate called "Boxwood." There are 276 letters from Wilson and 180 letters from Rinehart. Wilson's early letters are from Saint Elmo Hall at the Univeristy of Virginia. His letters while in military service were not subject to censorship, yet describe his training in detail. Frank's letters are usually hand-written but many of the letters are typewritten and some are accompanied by printed ephemera. The letters describe their courtship, his military service, their families, and her pregnancy, among other topics. Susan was from a wealthy family and her letters reflect how she and her family lived through the war without seemingly any financial concern. Letters describe Albemarle County horse rides and related activities. Her letter of June 6, 1994, regarding D-Day, is of historical interest.

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Frank Owen Wilson and Susan Rinehart World War II correspondence, 1921/1945 1.2 Cubic Feet 3 letter size document boxes

The collection contains more than 450 letters written between Lieutenant Frank Owen Wilson from Wilson, Arkansas, who was a University of Virginia graduate and his Charlottesville girlfriend, Susan Smith Rinehart (1925-1995), whose family lived on an estate called "Boxwood." There are 276 letters from Wilson and 180 letters from Rinehart. Wilson's early letters are from Saint Elmo Hall at the Univeristy of Virginia. His letters while in military service were not subject to censorship, yet describe his training in detail. Frank's letters are usually hand-written but many of the letters are typewritten and some are accompanied by printed ephemera. The letters describe their courtship, his military service, their families, and her pregnancy, among other topics. Susan was from a wealthy family and her letters reflect how she and her family lived through the war without seemingly any financial concern. Letters describe Albemarle County horse rides and related activities. Her letter of June 6, 1994, regarding D-Day, is of historical interest.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Guy Elwood Webb papers, 1941/1952

1 Cubic Feet 1 legal size document box, 1 oversize scrapbook

The Guy Elwood Webb papers (1941-1952; 1 cubic foot) consists of letters to Guy Elwood Webb from his devoted girlfriend and later wife, Linnie Ethel Davis, her mother, Mrs. D. V. Davis, and his own mother, Lulu Green, as well as family members and friends (1944-1945). Guy Webb is in boot camp in the Great Lakes, Illinois, and continues his service in Shoemaker, California, and Hawaii. There are also some telegrams and greeting cards from Guy Elwood Webb in a scrapbook that was made by his wife.

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Guy Elwood Webb papers, 1941/1952 1 Cubic Feet 1 legal size document box, 1 oversize scrapbook

The Guy Elwood Webb papers (1941-1952; 1 cubic foot) consists of letters to Guy Elwood Webb from his devoted girlfriend and later wife, Linnie Ethel Davis, her mother, Mrs. D. V. Davis, and his own mother, Lulu Green, as well as family members and friends (1944-1945). Guy Webb is in boot camp in the Great Lakes, Illinois, and continues his service in Shoemaker, California, and Hawaii. There are also some telegrams and greeting cards from Guy Elwood Webb in a scrapbook that was made by his wife.

College of William and Mary

Irene Orzechowski papers, 1943/1964

.84 Linear Feet 2 hollinger boxes

Collection contains letters sent to Irene Orzechowski from people, primarily men, serving in the military during and after World War II. Early letters from 1943 are from Franklin C. Foulks who was in the Navy stationed in the United States and the western pacific, Japan and Korea. Letters included in the collection also come from her sister, Genia Maslowski. Other letters are from Frederick Stein in the Navy to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stein of Atchison, Kansas and from Eddie Maslowski and Franklin Foulks while stationed at Camp Peary, Virginia and overseas.

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Irene Orzechowski papers, 1943/1964 .84 Linear Feet 2 hollinger boxes

Orzechowski, Irene (Irene Orzechowski)

Collection contains letters sent to Irene Orzechowski from people, primarily men, serving in the military during and after World War II. Early letters from 1943 are from Franklin C. Foulks who was in the Navy stationed in the United States and the western pacific, Japan and Korea. Letters included in the collection also come from her sister, Genia Maslowski. Other letters are from Frederick Stein in the Navy to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stein of Atchison, Kansas and from Eddie Maslowski and Franklin Foulks while stationed at Camp Peary, Virginia and overseas.

College of William and Mary

Milton Kerrick and Maude Howdershell Letters, 1908/1980

1.5 Linear Feet

Over 200 letters exchanged between Milton Kerrick and Maude Howdershell from 1908 through the 1930's. Both lived in Alexandria, Virginia and most of the letters are personal in nature as Kerrick actively courted Howdershell during this time. Kerrick was openly expressive in his love for the more reserved Howdershell. On October 8, 1919 the two were married, but their love letters continued as Kerrick was often away with his work for the Southern Railroad Company. There are also some letters addressed to Maude and their daughter, Elizabeth, from various friends written after Milton had passed away in 1941.

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Milton Kerrick and Maude Howdershell Letters, 1908/1980 1.5 Linear Feet

Kerrick, Milton Fristoe

Over 200 letters exchanged between Milton Kerrick and Maude Howdershell from 1908 through the 1930's. Both lived in Alexandria, Virginia and most of the letters are personal in nature as Kerrick actively courted Howdershell during this time. Kerrick was openly expressive in his love for the more reserved Howdershell. On October 8, 1919 the two were married, but their love letters continued as Kerrick was often away with his work for the Southern Railroad Company. There are also some letters addressed to Maude and their daughter, Elizabeth, from various friends written after Milton had passed away in 1941.

College of William and Mary

Morris Shapiro letters, 1944/1959

0.21 Linear Feet 1 half Hollinger box
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James Madison University

Polly Ney Zindler correspondence, 1922/1958

1.16 cubic feet 4 boxes
The collection primarily consists of general correspondence and love letters written to Polly Ney Zindler of Harrisonburg. Correspondents include friends, family, and admirers specifically men attending Vanderbilt University who wrote to Polly while she was a student at Ward-Belmont College in Nashville. Love letters from Leo Zindler, Polly's future husband, are included.
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Polly Ney Zindler correspondence, 1922/1958 1.16 cubic feet 4 boxes

Zindler, Polly Ney (1907-2002)
The collection primarily consists of general correspondence and love letters written to Polly Ney Zindler of Harrisonburg. Correspondents include friends, family, and admirers specifically men attending Vanderbilt University who wrote to Polly while she was a student at Ward-Belmont College in Nashville. Love letters from Leo Zindler, Polly's future husband, are included.
James Madison University

Stephens and Yount Family Papers, 1812/1995

2.4 cubic feet 7 boxes
The Stephens and Yount Family Papers, 1812-1995, primarily document the Richard Stephens family of Rockingham County, Virginia and his descendants. Materials include correspondence, receipts, financial documents, indentures, deeds, photographs, and ephemera.
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Stephens and Yount Family Papers, 1812/1995 2.4 cubic feet 7 boxes

Stephens, Richard A., 1831-1890
The Stephens and Yount Family Papers, 1812-1995, primarily document the Richard Stephens family of Rockingham County, Virginia and his descendants. Materials include correspondence, receipts, financial documents, indentures, deeds, photographs, and ephemera.

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