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[Identification of item], [folder #], Elizabeth A. Wenger Papers, 1884-1951, SC 0163, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
Purchased from Scott Suter in November 2001.
Sold by Green Valley Auctions, Inc. in November 2001.
In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbering campaign in 2017-2018.
Elizabeth A. Wenger was apparently the sister of C.D. Wenger, who operated a well-known plant nursery. At least one of the postcards is addressed to C.D. Wenger with an order for plants.
This collection contains letters and postcards written mostly to Elizabeth A. Wenger from relatives and friends in Virginia, but also from Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Topics center on home and family affairs, including school; several of the correspondents were students or teachers. The fire insurance policies give details on the nature and location of the Wenger house.
The collection is arranged chronologically.