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Robert Young Family Genealogy, 1796/1927 0.4 Linear Feet Summary: 5 in. (1 document case)

Young, Robert family
A notebook of genealogical forms compiled by the donor tracing the descent of the Robert Young & Lydia Gould family who settled at French Creek, Upshur County. Some mention is made of military service, occupation, and character of some of the individuals. Especially important is mention of individuals who served in the Civil War and World War I.
  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

Sailor's Diary, 1918 0.01 Linear Foot

Diary, kept January 1 to March 30, 1918 on board the U.S.S. Vestal by an unidentified sailor who worked in the blacksmith shop. He mentions letters from Cam [or C.A.M.], owing taxes in British Columbia, weather, airing mattress, his 27th birthday on March 18, and other topics. It also includes an English-French dictionary.

  1. College of William and Mary

Sallie Bennett Papers regarding World War I Flying Ace Louis Bennett, Jr., 1873/2009, bulk 1904/1926 4.75 Linear Feet 4 ft. 8 1/2 in. (9 document cases, 5 in. each); (3 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (1 artifact box, 4 in.)

Bennett, Sallie Maxwell, 1857-1944
Personal correspondence, legal and financial papers, diary, and newspaper clippings of Mrs. Sallie Maxwell Bennett of Weston, wife of Louis Bennett, Sr., the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in 1908. The collection concerns the career of her son, Louis Bennett, Jr., particularly his student days at Yale, his pioneer efforts to organize the West Virginia Flying Corps, his service in the Royal Air Force [RAF], and his subsequent death in World War I. Additional topics include Mrs. Bennett's effort to memorialize her son, family affairs, and a South American trip in 1915. Correspondents include Louis Bennett, Sr. and Jr., and John W. Davis.
  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

Samuel D. Rockenbach papers, 1889/1945 3 cubic feet 6 manuscript boxes and oversized material

Rockenbach, Samuel D. (Samuel Dickerson), 1869-1952
This collection consists of papers (1889-1945) related to United States Army officer Samuel Dickerson Rockenbach who is notable for his role in the establishment of the United States Army Tank Corps during World War I and his post-War work in the development of tank warfare.
  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives

Samuel Leyens Switzer Papers, 1910/1985 13.2 Linear Feet Five hollinger document cases and three oversize boxes. boxes

Switzer, Samuel Leyens (1896-1960)
Department store owner in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Includes correspondence, literary productions, legal documents, newspaper and magazine clippings, maps, memorabilia and photographs. Collection documents his service as an artillery officer in World War I. Of note are maps of Europe detailing battle positions and troop movements in World War I.
  1. Old Dominion University

Sara Spotswood Royall Papers, 1900/1983 0.30 Linear Feet

Royall, Sarah Spottswood, 1888-1983

Notebook of newspaper clippings and jottings of Sara Spottswood Royall of Petersburg, Va. Clippings pertain to the Business and Professional Women's Club of Petersburg, Va. Collection includes correspondence, speech, photograph, copies of her obituary and materials relating to Samuel F. Royall's service in World War I in the United States Army. Additions to the collection are the obituaries of Samuel F. Royall, Jr., a Williamsburg, Va. printer, correspondence, clippings, publications, and two yearbooks of the American Association of University Women.

  1. College of William and Mary

Scrapbook of World War I Newspaper Clippings, 1912/1918 0 Linear Feet Summary: 1 item

A scrapbook of newspaper clippings concerning World War I. There are a few scattered items on other subjects including a list of postmasters in Morgantown post office from 1795 to 1912 and list of post office employees currently employed at date of printing; also, an article on a proposed special levy in Monongalia County to raise funds to be expanded for buildings at WVU. Book plates inside front cover states this scrapbook was donated to the library by the Douthat family in 1926.
  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

Shahan Family, Photographs of Richard and Harry Shahan of Preston County, 1890/1918 0.2 Linear Feet Summary: 1 3/4 in. (flat storage box)

Two large oval portrait photographs, one of Richard Shahan (1841-1906) and the other of his son Harry Shahan (1896-1994), both residents of Preston County, West Virginia. Biographical data regarding both men has been attached to the backs of the photographs, including information regarding their service in the Civil War and World War I respectively. These portraits may be examples of a type of photograph known as a "crayon enlargement", a photographic print that has been enhanced with pastels or airbrushing, giving the image the appearance of a charcoal drawing or color photograph. This photographic format was popular in the early 20th century. See "Historical Note" for further information.
  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

Shephard Family Papers, 1874/1926 0.25 Linear Feet Summary: 3 in. (1 small flat storage box)

Shepard family
Isaiah Shephard of Ritchie and Wood counties was the progenitor of this family which frequently corresponded with one another. Many of the letters were received by Roxie Shephard, as a young woman, from her friends and suitors. Much of the collection deals with Hiram W. Shepherd including correspondence while he was in World War I. Pvt. Shephard served in France attached to the A.E.F. General Headquarters 1st Army Motor section as a chauffeur. While a soldier he comments much about his travel duties, overseas Army life, and his acquaintances.
  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

Sheppard family papers, 1883/1999 .5 Cubic Feet

The papers consist chiefly of personal letters and correspondence of James H. Sheppard during his service in France in World War I. There is some information about his role in the development of the 155 mm Filloux gun. There is also material relating to Thomas Jefferson Sheppard, including a reminiscence of his life that mentions his Civil War service and detention in Andersonville prison; a piece of a stockade log from Andersonville; a manuscript of a speech given by Sheppard at the Franklin Literary Society of Denison University, ca. 1883; and a photograph of Sheppard.

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

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