A&M 3149John Wells Family Papers, 1890-1921 A&M 3149Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia and Regional History Center

1549 University Ave. P.O. Box 6069 Morgantown, WV 26506-6069Business Number: 304-293-3536wvrhcref@westvirginia.libanswers.comURL:

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-18 13:16:31 -0400.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard West Virginia and Regional History Center John Wells Family Papers A&M 3149 Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key /repositories/2/resources/1388 0.25 Linear Feet Summary: 2 1/2 in. (1 document case) 1890-1921 Postcards, letters, and miscellaneous family papers comprise this collection which focuses upon a Tyler County family. The numerous artistic and humorous postcards were mostly sent to Alice Wells as a young woman. Other papers include information about farming and education at the turn-of-the-century. Assorted postmarks from West Virginia post offices (many defunct) and postage stamps highlight the collection. 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: West Virginia & Regional History Center English Conditions Governing Access

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Shephard, Hiram W. Wells, Alice. Wells, Alma. Wells, Anne. Wells, Elizabeth A. Wells, John.