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Charles H. Ambler (1876-1957) Papers

5 Linear Feet Summary: 5 ft. (12 document cases, 5 in. each)

Collection includes original copies of correspondence relating to Virginia and West Virginia, as well as newspaper clippings, photographs, and research notes. Events pertaining to the Civil War and the formation of West Virginia are covered. Among the most important items are the private correspondence of Waitman T. Willey (1835-1861 and 1866-1868); data pertaining to education in Mason County, West Virginia (1861-1875); typescript copies of letters of Samuel Woods (see also A&M 1445); typescript copies of diary of Lieutenant Fabricius Augustus Cather (for originals, see A&M 3633); private correspondence (1939-1941); Mercer County records; Marion County records; McDowell County records; and Jackson, Mineral, Raleigh, Taylor, Pendleton, Pleasants, Greenbrier, and Wood County items. Also includes information relating to Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, and Parkersburg. Other matters of interest are contained in letters written by John Brown, Wills DeHass, and Alexander Boetler, and references to Stonewall Jackson, James Rumsey, genealogy of the Robertson family, and battles of the Civil War.

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Charles H. Ambler (1876-1957) Papers 5 Linear Feet Summary: 5 ft. (12 document cases, 5 in. each)

Ambler, Charles Henry, 1876-1957

Collection includes original copies of correspondence relating to Virginia and West Virginia, as well as newspaper clippings, photographs, and research notes. Events pertaining to the Civil War and the formation of West Virginia are covered. Among the most important items are the private correspondence of Waitman T. Willey (1835-1861 and 1866-1868); data pertaining to education in Mason County, West Virginia (1861-1875); typescript copies of letters of Samuel Woods (see also A&M 1445); typescript copies of diary of Lieutenant Fabricius Augustus Cather (for originals, see A&M 3633); private correspondence (1939-1941); Mercer County records; Marion County records; McDowell County records; and Jackson, Mineral, Raleigh, Taylor, Pendleton, Pleasants, Greenbrier, and Wood County items. Also includes information relating to Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, and Parkersburg. Other matters of interest are contained in letters written by John Brown, Wills DeHass, and Alexander Boetler, and references to Stonewall Jackson, James Rumsey, genealogy of the Robertson family, and battles of the Civil War.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Harpers Ferry, Listing of "Armorers at the U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry"

0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (79 leaves in 1 folder)
Photocopy of "Armorers at the U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry", an alphabetical list of persons who worked at the armory between the years of 1796 and 1860 with summaries of information concerning each individual. Information includes names, birth and death dates, job titles, dates noted on payroll, money earned, and descriptions of work performed. Entries may also contain biographical information including places of birth and residence, education and training, and names and other information regarding parents, wives, and children. This information was copied from an unknown edition of "The Southern Arsenal" by Daniel D. Hartzler and James B. Whisker. Copies of the first edition of this book are available from the West Virginia University Library and the West Virginia Collection.
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Harpers Ferry, Listing of "Armorers at the U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry" 0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (79 leaves in 1 folder)

Photocopy of "Armorers at the U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry", an alphabetical list of persons who worked at the armory between the years of 1796 and 1860 with summaries of information concerning each individual. Information includes names, birth and death dates, job titles, dates noted on payroll, money earned, and descriptions of work performed. Entries may also contain biographical information including places of birth and residence, education and training, and names and other information regarding parents, wives, and children. This information was copied from an unknown edition of "The Southern Arsenal" by Daniel D. Hartzler and James B. Whisker. Copies of the first edition of this book are available from the West Virginia University Library and the West Virginia Collection.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry, Stereocard Photograph

.01 Linear Feet 1 item (1 folder)

A stereocard of John Brown's fort at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. This photograph would have been taken prior to 1891, when the fort was sold, dismantled, and transported cross-country for display at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The fort was eventually returned to West Virginia, first to the grounds of Storer College of Hapers Ferry and then closer to its original location under the auspices of the National Park Service.

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John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry, Stereocard Photograph .01 Linear Feet 1 item (1 folder)

A stereocard of John Brown's fort at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. This photograph would have been taken prior to 1891, when the fort was sold, dismantled, and transported cross-country for display at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The fort was eventually returned to West Virginia, first to the grounds of Storer College of Hapers Ferry and then closer to its original location under the auspices of the National Park Service.

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