Persinger and Staples Family Papers 1793-1937

Scope and content:

The correspondence includes these three groups: letters between Daniel de Jarnette Staples and Mary (Waugh) Staples (1879-1897) have the dominant theme of their enduring love and the elaborate preparations for their 1880 wedding; the letters between David W. Persinger and his Mother, Mrs. M. E. Martin (1893-1896) are concerned with his educational life in regards to his grades and progress at the University of Virginia; and than correspondence between the Persinger and Staples families cover a variety of topics. Also included is a bankbook of Mary Staples as well as insurance policies and deeds. #1000

Physical description:

ca. 300 items.

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