D. W. Bolen Correspondence

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Bolen, D. W. (David Winton), 1850-1932
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence between David Winton Bolen (1850-1932), a lawyer in Fancy Gap, Virginia, and R. E. Withers, Examiner of Records 21st Circuit. A letter dated April 12, 1904 requests all documentation from Bolen as of February 1st regarding a lawsuit he served as commissioner for. Notation from Bolen says "Nothing in my hands Feb 1st." An envelope is also enclosed to Withers from Bolen. D. W. Bolen is noted as the attorney for Floyd Allen in the Carroll County Courthouse tragedy that occurred in 1912.
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], D. W. Bolen Correspondence, 1904, Ms2024-084, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence between D. W. Bolen, a lawyer in Fancy Gap, Virginia, and R. E. Withers, Examiner of Records 21st Circuit. A letter dated April 12, 1904 requests all documentation from Bolen as of February 1st regarding a lawsuit he served as commissioner for. Notation from Bolen says "Nothing in my hands Feb 1st." An envelope is also enclosed to Withers from Bolen.

Biographical / historical:

David Winton Bolen (1850-1932) was born in Carroll County, Virginia. He worked as a laborer before becoming a local teacher in 1869 and, briefly, a land surveyor. Bolen began studying law under a Hillsville, Virginia, judge around that same time and was admitted to the bar in 1875. He was soon elected to the General Assembly in 1879 as the Judge of Carroll County. After this, Bolen ran as a Democrat and won election into the House of Delegates (1883-1887). He dabbled in politics on and off until 1904. D. W. Bolen is noted as the attorney for Floyd Allen in the Carroll County Courthouse tragedy that occurred in 1912.

External Source:

James Tice Moore, "David Winton Bolen (1850–1932)," Dictionary of Virginia Biography, Library of Virginia (1998– ), published 2001 (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/dvb/bio.php?b=Bolen_David_Winton, accessed August 28, 2024).

Acquisition information:
The D. W. Bolen Correspondence was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in December 2014.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the D. W. Bolen Correspondence was completed in August 2024.