A&M 3147Shephard Family Papers, 1874-1926 A&M 3147Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia and Regional History Center

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-08-30 07:22:15 -0400.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard West Virginia and Regional History Center Shephard Family Papers Shepard family A&M 3147 Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key /repositories/2/resources/1386 0.25 Linear Feet Summary: 3 in. (1 small flat storage box) 1874-1926 Isaiah Shephard of Ritchie and Wood counties was the progenitor of this family which frequently corresponded with one another. Many of the letters were received by Roxie Shephard, as a young woman, from her friends and suitors. Much of the collection deals with Hiram W. Shepherd including correspondence while he was in World War I. Pvt. Shephard served in France attached to the A.E.F. General Headquarters 1st Army Motor section as a chauffeur. While a soldier he comments much about his travel duties, overseas Army life, and his acquaintances. 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/ English Conditions Governing Access

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 Missouri Ritchie County (W. Va.) Tyler County (W. Va.) Wood County (W. Va.) World War, 1914-1918 -- Letters World War, 1914-1918 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Shephard, Alyce. Shephard, Hannah. Shephard, Hiram W. Shephard, Isaiah. Shephard, Roxie. Shepard family