Robert L. Atwell Family Letters

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert L. Atwell Family Letters, 1918-1919, Ms2024-035, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
The Robert L. Atwell Letters are comprised of letters to Atwell, who was at the Naval Acadamy and stationed at various submarines, including the U.S.S. Savannah in Charleston, South Carolina and the U.S.S. Rainbow in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during World War I. The majority of the letters are from his wife, Lucy, in Whytheville, Virignia during early 1919, and detail how much she loves and misses him as well as daily events, like having tea and visiting friends. Other letters were written by his family members during 1918 and 1919 in Richmond, Virginia and detail daily and family events, such as the weather, illness, and visits.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert L. Atwell Family Letters, 1918-1919, Ms2024-035, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Robert L. Atwell Letters are comprised of letters to Atwell, who was at the Naval Acadamy and stationed at various submarines, including the U.S.S. Savannah in Charleston, South Carolina and the U.S.S. Rainbow in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during World War I. The majority of the letters are from his wife, Lucy, in Whytheville, Virignia during early 1919, and detail how much she loves and misses him as well as daily events, like having tea and visiting friends. Other letters were written by his family members during 1918 and 1919 in Richmond, Virginia and detail daily and family events, such as the weather, illness, and visits.

Biographical / historical:

Robert L. Atwell (1892-1971) was a resident of Richmond, Virginia, served in the Navy during World War I, and became an engineer and salesman. He married Lucy Williams Atwell (1892-1973) in 1918 and their children include Robert. Lucy Williams Atwell was a resident of Wytheville and Richmond, Virginia.

External Sources:

"Robert LeRoy Atwell", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205928354/robert_leroy_atwell, accessed March 1, 2024.

"Lucy Williams Atwell", FindAGrave.com, ht tps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205928091/lucy_atwell, accessed March 1, 2024.

U.S. Federal Census, 1930-1950.

Acquisition information:
The Robert L. Atwell Family Letters were pruchased by Special Collections and University Archives in November 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert L. Atwell Family Letters was completed in March 2024.

Arrangement:

The materials in this collection are arranged by author and subdivided chronologically.