Selden Repass Papers 1871-1928, Undated.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Wytheville Community College
F.B. Kegley Library
Wytheville Community College
Smyth Hall, Room 103
1000 East Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Contact for questions and access:
POC: William A. “Bill” Veselik
Phone: (276) 223-4876
POC: George Mattis
Phone: (276) 223-4744
Fax: (276) 223-4745

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Papers consist of correspondence and financial records issued and received by Selden W. Repass and his family.

Biographical / historical:

Selden W. L. Repass, the son of Gordon Repass and Anna M. Sharitz Repass, was born 22 August 1850. He married Elizabeth Florence Earheart in September 1875. They had one child, Olive Anna Repass who was born 25 March 1879. Florence died 16 June 1893. After Florence's death, Selden married Lula Mae Umberger, the daughter of Abraham Umberger and Elizabeth J. Marten, on 15 April 1897. She died on 11 November 1898 and was buried in Marvin Methodist Church Cemetery in Wythe County, as was Florence Repass.

Repass married his third wife, Ella B. Patterson, on 19 February 1901. He remained an active member of Marvin Methodist Church until his death on 3 June 1929. He is buried in Marvin Methodist Church Cemetery along with many members of his family.

Acquisition information:
Purchased in 2008.
Physical description:
24 folders.