Mrs. John J.D. Preston, Collector, Papers of the Preston, Davis, Rand, and Arnold Families

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Mrs. John J.D. Preston, Collector, Papers of the Preston, Davis, Rand, and Arnold Families, A&M 2081, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.8 Linear Feet Summary: 10 1/4 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 oversize folder, 1/4 in.)
Creator:
Preston, Mrs. John J. D. , Collector
Abstract:
Papers of the Preston, Davis, Rand, and Arnold families, ca. 1817-1924. Includes letters of John W. Davis, sermons of David R. Preston, pamphlets dealing with the important political and religious issues of the period, and copies of speeches delivered by John W. Davis, Waitman T. Willey, and other congressmen on national political issues. There are also newspapers and newspaper clippings related to the political career of John W. Davis and some Davis family photographs.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Mrs. John J.D. Preston, Collector, Papers of the Preston, Davis, Rand, and Arnold Families, A&M 2081, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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