A. D. Lough correspondence

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Madison University
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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POC: Tiffany Cole
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Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], A. D. Lough correspondence, 1902-1920, SC 0421, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.08 cubic feet 1 folder
Creator:
Lough, A. D. (Alonzo Dice), 1880-1960 and Green Valley Auctions, Inc.
Abstract:
Four letters written to A. D. Lough of Pendleton County, West Virginia. Correspondents include John W. Wayland and John C. Myers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], A. D. Lough correspondence, 1902-1920, SC 0421, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

Four letters written to A. D. Lough of Pendleton County, West Virginia. Correspondents include John W. Wayland and John C. Myers. Wayland's letters to Lough primarily concern Wayland's writing ideas. Myers' letter is inquiring about selling cattle.

Biographical / historical:

Alonzo Dice Lough (1880-1944) of Pendleton County, West Virginia was a 1902 graduate of Bridgewater College where he received a degree in music education. He taught music at least while enrolled in college. Post-1900 census records list his occupation as a farmer.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Green Valley Auctions in February 2026.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard