West Virginia and Regional History Center
Rush Dew Holt Family Papers
Chase, Ralph K.
Holt, Andrew E.
Holt, Helen Louise Froelich, 1913-2015
Holt, Mathew S., 1850-1939
Holt, Rush Dew, 1905-1955
Holt family
Seale, Helen Jane Holt
A&M 4218
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29 Linear Feet
29 ft. (32 document cases, 5 in. each); (6 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 5 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 1/2 in.); 9 photos in photograph filing cabinets
0.94 Gigabytes
14 files, formats include .pdf and .tif
1820-2013 and undated
Papers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family. The collection is divided into five series as follows: Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers (1837-1943), Andrew E. Holt Papers (1926-1958), Ralph K. Chase Papers (1918-1947), Helen Jane Holt Seale Papers (ca. 1930-2008), and Mixed (ca. 1820-2013 and undated).
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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No special access restriction applies.
Researchers may access digitized and born digital materials by visiting the link attached to each item or by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.
Arrangement
This collection is one of five (see also A&M 0873, 1858, 4039, and 3943) pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr. and his family. The records have been gathered via multiple accruals from 1956 to 2016. Originally, these collections were divided between A&M 873 and A&M 1701, the latter also being composed of thirteen addenda and A&M 1858.
In an attempt to organize the collections in a more coherent fashion for patron use and to reflect the creator(s) in a more concise manner, the material was reevaluated and reorganized into the three sets of papers with distinct series and subseries: A&M 873: Rush Dew Holt (1905-1955) Papers; A&M 1858: Helen Holt (1913-2015) Papers; and A&M 4218: Rush Dew Holt Family Papers.
Because of the 2016-2017 reorganization, the physical arrangement no longer matches the intellectual arrangement and series order. Furthermore, any box and folder citations created prior to the above-mentioned project are likely no longer accurate.
For assistance locating material using an older citation, please ask a staff member of the West Virginia & Regional History Center.
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Matthew S. Holt
Dr. Matthew S. Holt, Jr. (1850-1939) was born in Gilmer County, Virginia (now West Virginia), in July 1850 to parents, Matthew S. Holt, Sr. and Abagail C. (Bennett) Holt.
He was a respected physician, horse breeder, and a controversial political figure. Dr. Holt was a self-proclaimed socialist, atheist, and pacifist. His outspoken opposition to America's involvement in World War I brought much criticism and physical attacks against his family and himself, but Dr. Holt held firm to his views.
Dr. Holt married Chihela Dew in 1895, and they raised six children including Andrew E. Holt and Rush D. Holt, Sr.
Chihela (Dew) Holt (1871-1949) was the first female graduate of Salem College and later taught in a business school. She later opened her own grocery store next to the family home in Weston, West Virginia.
Dr. Holt died in Weston, West Virginia, on March 31, 1939.
Andrew E. Holt
Andrew E. Holt (1901-1976) was born in Weston, West Virginia, on September 21, 1901 to parents, Dr. Matthew S. Holt, Jr. and Chihela (Dew) Holt.
He worked as a retail merchant in the grocery industry. He was also involved with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia.
Andrew Holt died in Weston, West Virginia in June 1976.
Ralph K. Chase
Ralph K. Chase (1901-1948) was born on July 14, 1901 in Schenectady, New York. He was the son of Robert C. B. Chase and Louise S. Chase.
He pursued legal education and became a practicing attorney in New York State before moving to Washington, D. C. to take a government-related position in the 1930s. It is likely during this time that Ralph Chase met his future wife, Jane H. Holt, younger sister to Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia.
Ralph Chase died in Arlington, Virginia, on July 31, 1949.
Helen Jane Holt Seale
Helen Jane Holt Seale (1945-2008) was born on September 7, 1945 in Weston, West Virginia, to parents Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt.
In 1963, she obtained a degree from Greenbrier College in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
During this time, Helen Jane Holt also traveled to numerous locations both in the United States and abroad including Washington, D.C., Florida, North Carolina, Norway, and Denmark, among others.
In 1967, Helen Jane Holt was married in New Orleans, Louisiana; however, no information is available about her husband.
Helen Jane Holt Seale died on October 28, 2008.
Sources:
A&M 4218, Rush Dew Holt Family Papers, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries.
Ancestry Library. West Virginia University, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2017.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Rush Dew Holt Family Papers, A&M 4218, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Related A&M Collections
0873, 1858, 3001, 3943, 4039, 4386
Scope and Contents
Papers of the Rush Dew Holt family relating to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale. The collection includes correspondence, publications, photographs, and clippings, among other material that documents the personal and business activities of the Holt family.
Series 1. Dr. Matthew S. Holt Papers; 1837-1943
Includes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the Weston Republican, ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the Weston Republican, 1881-1893.
Series 2. Andrew E. Holt Papers; 1926-1958
Includes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt.
Series 3. Ralph K. Chase Papers; 1918-1947
Includes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt.
Series 4. Helen Jane (Holt) Seale Papers; ca. 1930-2008
Includes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr.
Series 5. Mixed; ca. 1820-2013 and undated
Because of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order, not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.
Separated Materials
One postcard, showing North View of New State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va., ca. 1951, separated to Postcard Collection, A&M 3960.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.
Account books
Lawyers - letters and papers.
Lewis County (W. Va.)
Physicians - letters and papers.
Weston (W. Va.)
Horses -- Breeding
Socialist Party (U.S.)
Weston Cash Grocery
Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923
Chilton, William E. (William Edwin), 1858-1939
Hughes, Edwin Holt, 1866-1950
Froelich, William
Froelich
United States. Maritime Commission
Weston Republican (newspaper)
Series 1. Dr. Matthew S. Holt PapersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606001937–1943Scope and ContentsIncludes correspondence, books, photographs, and miscellaneous writings and publications collected by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, father of Rush Dew Holt, Sr. Topics represented by Dr. Matthew S. Holt's papers include horse breeding; local, state, and national politics; the Socialist Party of West Virginia; and the practice of medicine. There are also medical account books; an account book for the Weston Republican, ca.1879-1880; and two daybooks for the Weston Republican, 1881-1893.
The correspondence is composed of letters to and from Dr. Matthew S. Holt discussing both business and personal matters. Included within this correspondence is a letter to President Warren G. Harding (located in box 2, folder 3).
The books, which reflect Dr. Matthew S. Holt's occupation as a physician and personal interests, include account books, day books, and pedigree horse books which are also interleaved with related photographs.
Miscellaneous writings and publications are composed mostly of original poetry by Dr. Matthew S. Holt, but also include other collected writings and printed material relevant to Dr. Matthew Holt's interests.
Other material of note includes: Dr. Matthew S. Holt's debate with West Virginia Senator Chilton regarding America's Preparedness which is exemplified by letters authored by Dr. Matthew S. Holt and Senator Chilton printed in a newspaper editorial (located in box 32, folder 6); Holt family genealogical material (located in box 40, folder 10); and a Gilmer County, West Virginia, court summons signed by Dr. Matthew S. Holt as a witness (located in box 27, folder 8).
Miscellaneous Family Items (Contains personal and business records, letter to Pres. Harding, newspaper clippings, small notebooks and account books.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606011837–188323Miscellaneous Family Items (Contains correspondence.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606021888–193924Miscellaneous Family Items (Contains personal and business records.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606031891–192425Miscellaneous Family Items (Contains personal and business records.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606041900–194326Matthew S. Holt Papers, Poetry, and Printed Materials, 1914-1938 (Includes poetry original to Matthew S. Holt (some typed, some written) --- Miscellaneous publications.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606051914–19383Matthew S. Holt, Pedigree Books (Horses), 1896-1921; Voter Lists, 1928; and Medical Account Books, 1874-1900 (Interleaved in pedigree books are photographs.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606061874–19284Matthew S. Holt Papers, Medical Account Books, 1917-1920; The Weston Republican Account; and Day Books, 1879-1900 (Most of the books are ledger format and are mostly empty.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606071881–19205Matthew S. Holt, 1851-1938 (Includes correspondence and material about horses and horse breeding.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606081851–193822Miscellaneous MaterialArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606091891–1938252Newspaper ClippingsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606101916–1938253Gilmer County Court--Summons of James H. Cain by Gilmer County Sheriff (Signed by Matthew Holt as witness)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606111866278Clippings (Includes clippings of concerning Dr. Matthew S. Holt's debate with West Virginia Senator Chilton regarding America's Preparedness for War. Includes letters authored by Holt and Chilton printed in an editorial section of an unidentified newspaper.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606121916326Miscellaneous (Includes writings, clippings, and genealogy material)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606131937-1939 and undated4010Series 2. Andrew E. Holt PapersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606141926–1958Scope and ContentsIncludes personal and business papers and correspondence retained by Andrew E. Holt, brother to Rush D. Holt, Sr. The personal and business papers describe Andrew E. Holt's involvement with the Blown Glassware and Holt Plant Companies in Weston, West Virginia, in addition to his legal actions relating to the case of Holt v. WMMN radio station, a complaint against J. P. Councill Company, and the divorce proceedings between Andrew E. Holt and Alice Holt.
Correspondence is comprised mostly of letters relating to Andrew E. Holt's business interactions with the Buckeye Incubator Company (Springfield, Ohio), the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (Charleston, West Virginia), and the Ponder Plant Company (Omega, Georgia), among others. Also included is correspondence with United States Senators sent directly from Andrew E. Holt or in care of his brother, Rush D. Holt, Sr.
Business and Personal ItemsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606151943–195111Correspondence; Holt v. Radio Station WMMNArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606161926–195012Holt v. Radio Station WMMN, continued, Complaint Against J. P. Council CompanyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606171950–195813Miscellaneous Family Items (Contains personal and business records.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60618undated21Miscellaneous Family Items (Contains personal and business records.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606191950–195122Series 3. Ralph K. Chase PapersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606201918–1947Scope and ContentsIncludes personal and business papers, educational material, and correspondence, among other material retained by Ralph K. Chase, brother-in-law to Rush D. Holt.
Personal papers include notepads and bound notebooks concerning subjects relating to law. The business records include daily reports and legal papers describing different cases. Also included are: Ralph K. Chase's reading files (correspondence, memos, and reports); and material relating to the United States Maritime Commission (records, reports, and contracts).
Educational material includes notes and typed and written documents exemplifying Ralph K. Chase's coursework (notes, essays, etc.) in Law and English, among others.
Correspondence includes letters to and from Ralph K. Chase relating to business interactions with, but not limited to, insurance companies and other lawyers in New York. Also included is personal correspondence with family and friends.
Other material of note includes: certificates presented to Ralph K. Chase for his dedication to law including the certificate acknowledging that he could practice law in New York State (located in box 9, folder 6), certificates of appreciation recognizing Ralph K. Chase's involvement in the United States' Selective Service System (located in box 9, folder 6), and educational certificates including a "college entrance diploma in science" for the University of the State of New York (located in box 9, folder 6).
Ralph K. Chase Papers, Law Notebooks, 1924-1927; Bills and Notes; and I-Criminal Law (Includes personal law record books [probably school notes?].)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606211924–19276Ralph K. Chase Papers, Law Notebooks, 1924-1927, Equity Property (Includes personal law record books {probably school notes?])Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606221924–19277Ralph K. Chase Papers, Law Notebooks, 1924-1927, Sales, Torts, and Other Notes (Possibly from when he was in Law School) (Includes personal law record books and legal papers (notes?) detailing aspects of different cases.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606231924–19278Ralph K. Chase Papers, Law Notebooks, 1918-1947 (legal papers (notes?) detailing aspects of different cases --- (Harvard?) university song book --- Miscellaneous school notes --- Includes a copy of: what appears to be a play script, essays, and other English materials.--- numerous certificates including a certificate acknowledging that he could practice law in New York State, certificates of appreciation recognizing Ralph K. Chase's involvement in the United States' Selective Service System, and educational certificates including a "college entrance diploma in science" for the University of the State of New York [all in folder 6].)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606241918–19479Ralph K. Chase Business, Legal, and Personal Papers; Correspondence, 1926-1947 (Includes records of personal and business actions.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606251926–194710Ralph K. Chase Papers, United States Maritime Commission, Contracts and Other Items, 1937-1943Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606261937–194311Ralph K. Chase Papers, Reading File, May 10, 1937-October 6, 1941Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606271937–194112Ralph K. Chase Papers, Reading File, November, 1941-March, 1943Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606281941–194313Ralph K. Chase (Includes correspondence and business files [?], 7 legal pads of notes, and material about engineering courses.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606291920–194023Series 4. Helen Jane (Holt) Seale PapersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60630ca. 1930-2008Scope and ContentsIncludes correspondence, educational material, travel material, and other miscellaneous personal papers and ephemera retained by Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, daughter of Rush D. Holt, Sr.
Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards to and from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale and her family. Occasions include holidays, get well, celebrations, and general, among others.
Educational material consists of Bible and Sunday school material including activity sheets and religious publications; grade and secondary school material including subject handbooks, notes, and certificates of completion; and college material including a copy of the 1956-57 Greenbrier College catalog, copies of the college newsletter, Brier-Bits, and Helen Jane Holt Seale's diploma from Greenbrier College, among other material.
Travel material includes menus, postcards, pamphlets, and other printed ephemera gathered from trips in the United States (Florida, North Carolina, etc.) and to other countries (Norway, Denmark, etc.).
Miscellaneous personal papers include photographs; miscellaneous material such as scrapbook pages, newspaper clippings, etc.; material from Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding; and assorted ephemera including tickets and other Washington, D.C.-related items from the 1961 presidential inaugural parade; among other material.
Also included in this series is material relating to Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's Death.
Newspaper ClippingsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606311967251Miscellaneous (Includes miscellaneous material including photographs, correspondence, and clippings.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60632ca. 1930-ca. 1956307Miscellaneous (Includes miscellaneous correspondence and publications.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606331962–19643010Miscellaneous (Contains miscellaneous material from American Airlines (including a membership certificate for the "Sky Cradle Club") and miscellaneous clippings and publications.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606341948–19643014Miscellaneous (Includes miscellaneous scrapbook clippings among other material.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606351945–19533015Postcards to Helen Jane Holt from Her ParentsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60636ca. 1946-ca. 1948324CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606371940s-1960s345CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60638ca. 1960-ca. 1983346Greeting CardsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606391945–1960347Greeting CardsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606401945–1947348Sunday School and Bible School MemorabiliaArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60641ca. 1950-ca. 1960349Pre-school and School PapersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60642ca. 1947-ca. 1963361TravelArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60643ca. 1960-ca. 1964362TravelArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60644ca. 1968-ca. 1971363Ephemera: Washington, D.C.Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606451961–1964364Ephemera (Includes tickets for the presidential inaugural parade.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606461961365High School and CollegeArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60647ca. 1961-ca. 1966366WeddingArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606481967367Clipping-Obituary; 2008/10Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606491947–2008368Children's Hair Cut ClippingsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60650ca. 1947-ca. 1950369Helen Jane HoltArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606511947376Greenbrier College (Incudes a copy of the 1956-57 catalog and copies of the college newsletter Brier-BitsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606521956–20113711Greenbrier College (Includes Helen Jane Holt's diploma.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/6065319633712Series 5. MixedArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60654ca. 1820-2013 and undatedScope and ContentsBecause of multiple addenda and our desire to retain original order not all material pertaining to the Rush D. Holt, Sr. Family Papers was able to be separated into distinct series. In addition, it was not always possible to determine a single person to which the material should be assigned. Therefore, this series contains material pertaining to Matthew S. Holt, Andrew E. Holt, Ralph K. Chase, and Helen Jane (Holt) Seale, in addition to the Froelich family. Also included is mixed material pertaining to Rush Dew Holt, Sr., Jr., and Helen F. Holt.
Mixed--Biographical MaterialArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606551932-2006 and undatedScope and ContentsIncludes biographical sketches of Senator Rush D. Holt, Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt and Rush D. Holt, Jr.; a Froelich family history (1966); and a 1932 Illinois farm lease listing Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt's father, W. E. Froelich, as the agent (copy); among other material.
Biographical Sketches of Holt Family (Includes Senator Holt, Helen F. Holt and Rush Holt, Jr.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60661ca. 2006331Genealogy and Family History-Froelich FamilyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606621966–2003378Biography Information Regarding the HoltsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60663undated404Froelich Family HistoryArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60664ca. 1966406Mixed--ClippingsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606561920-2011 and undatedScope and ContentsIncludes original and photocopied newspaper clippings addressing topics such as politics including Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s and Rush D. Holt, Jr.'s careers and Senator Robert C. Byrd's death; family events such as Helen Jane (Holt) Seale's wedding and Rush D. Holt Sr.'s death; and miscellaneous topics such as historic places and events, family members and friends, and subjects of personal interest; among other topics.
Newspaper Clippings, 1934-1943; Scrapbooks, December 31, 1934-October 26, 1936 (Includes newspaper clippings relating to Rush Holt, Sr.'s political career (mainly) in addition to other topics.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606651934–194317Newspaper Clippings, June 19, 1942-October 10, 1943 (Includes newspaper clippings relating to Rush Holt, Sr.'s political career (mainly) in addition to other topics.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606661942–1943181 to 3Rush Holt: Newspaper Clippings (Includes Photocopies (Mostly political.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606671934–1992243Bishop Hughes (Includes Photocopies of articles about the history of West Virginia Methodist Church and West Virginia-born Bishops. Articles mention Bishops Edwin Holt Hughes and Matthew Simpson Hughes who were brothers and relatives of Rush Holt, Sr.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60668ca. 1920-19692511MiscellaneousArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606691943–1955301Mixed ClippingsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606701935–1953305Clippings (Includes clippings concerning the death of Senator Rush Holt, Sr.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606711955327Clippings (Includes articles pertaining to Rush Holt, Jr.'s political career, Helen Jane Holt's wedding, Helen F. Holt's father, William Froelich, mayor of Gridley, Illinois, also a photograph of Dr. Matthew S. Holt, editor of The Weston Republic (undated).)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606721938–2006328Clippings (Includes miscellaneous clippings collected by Helen Holt, family and friends; topics vary from historic places and events, family members and friends, to subjects of personal interest.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60673ca. 1940-2006329Holt Family (Includes photocopies.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606742010, undated371Various Material (Includes photocopies and articles about Sen. Robert C Byrd's death.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606751941–2011372ClippingsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606761990–2009405Mixed--CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606571820-2013 and undatedScope and ContentsIncludes letters and cards sent by the Holt family to each other and to other individuals concerning personal and business activities. In addition to the family members, individuals who corresponded with the Holts include J. M. Bennett, David Goff, and George W. Jackson, among others. A notable piece of correspondence is a Civil War letter from Confederate soldier J. B. Mairecolas (located in box 38, folder 6).
General Correspondence, Legal Matters, etc. (Includes letters to David Goff.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606771820–1843254Rush Holt, Jr., Helen F. Holt, M. S. Holt, and Other Holt Family Members MaterialArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60678ca. 1850s-ca. 1860s255General CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606791870–1892256General CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60680undated257General Correspondence, Court SummonsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606811843258J. M. Bennett (Some letters from him also in preceding folders.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606821852–18742512CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60683ca. 1930275Empty Folders and Mailing Envelopes (retained for addresses and dates)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60684undated29Correspondence: "Answers to Cards"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606851945–19473016CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606861969 and undated315Miscellaneous (Contains notes.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60687undated316Correspondence: "Engagement Letters"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60688ca. 1941317Correspondence: "Engagement Letters"Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60689ca. 1941318Correspondence (Includes cards and letters of congratulations to Senator and Helen Holt, on the birth of their daughter, Helen Jane.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606901945–1946323Postcards, Letters, Greeting Cards from Family and FriendsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606911946–1955325Correspondence (Includes wedding congratulations and greeting cards.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606921941–1948332Correspondence (Includes cards of congratulations on the birth of daughter, Helen Jane; also first Christmas and birthdays greetings.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606931945–1947333Correspondence (Includes cards of congratulations on the birth of daughter; greeting cards and letters from family and friends, postcards to Helen Jane from her parents, small plastic monkey and horse; also church bulletins, (3 items), 2 bulletins from the Dedicated in Baptism service for Helen Jane, (1947/06/29 and 1 bulletin from 1947/06/22.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606941945–1947334Holt FamilyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606951957–2005373Correspondence (Includes a Civil War letter within the correspondence material from Confederate soldier J.B. Mairecolas dated 1863. (only item in this folder).)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606961863–2013386Correspondence-Special Saved LettersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606971941–2012387CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606982010–2012388CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606992011–2012389CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607002010–20133810Greeting CardsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60701ca. 2010-ca. 20133811Greeting CardsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60702ca. 2010-ca. 20133812Mixed--PhotographsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606581900-2009 and undatedScope and ContentsIncludes pictures of members of the Holt family including Rush D. Holt, Sr. and Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt; pictures of the 1945 VJ (Victory in Japan) Day celebration held in San Francisco, California; and pictures of United States presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. Also included is a picture of Helen Louise (Froelich) Holt with former West Virginia Secretary of State, Natalie Tennent.
Photographs (Includes photographs of VJ Day 1945, Holt family pictures, Rush Holt pictures, and Helen Holt pictures --- includes a picture of FDR.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607031905–1955202 to 19PhotographsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60704undated259Holt FamilyArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607051938–1949375Miscellaneous (Includes a picture of Helen Holt with Natalie Tennant.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607062004–2009377Photographs (Includes an e-mailed picture from Rush's and Helen's wedding.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607071940–2012391Photograph (Includes a Rush Holt Sr. framed photograph.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60708ca. 1930392PhotographsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60709ca. 1900403PhotographsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60710ca. 1930-ca. 1960407PhotographsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60711ca. 1930-ca. 1960408PhotographsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60712ca. 1930-ca. 1960409Nine Photographs (includes portraits of family members and scenic views)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/617201935-1946, undatedPhotograph Filing CabinetsDigital Photographs of Holt Family and ClippingsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/194314Conditions Governing AccessResearchers may access born digital materials by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.
Scope and ContentsPhotograph captions include:
4218_002: "baby Margaret Abigail Holt with 4 generations of mothers"
GENERAL INFO for folder containing 004-009 + 013:
"Holt family pictures. Dr. M.S. Holt born July 28th, 1850, died March 31st, 1939
and children Many pictures of Mother (Margaret Abigail Holt) (1896-1986 and Grandfather Mathew Samuel Holt (1850-1939)"
4128_004: "Holt home, store, and Dr. Holt's office (upstairs over store). Grandfathr Holt raised horses and some were used for harness racing."
4128_005: "Mathew Samuel Holt circa 1870s"
4128_005: "Dr. Mathew Samuel Holt, b July 30, 1850 died March 1939, picture probably early 1900s. (Original picture scratched and discolored". This photo has possibly been touched up?
4128_007: "Dr. M.S. Holt (about) 1870s"
4128_008: "seated Jane, Lelah, "Dr. Margaret . Standing Rsh, Andrew, Charles, Matt"
4128_009: "Dr. M.S. Holt and his sister, Laura Holt Doyle"
4218_010: "Grandfather Holt was an agnostic, not an atheist. Being a man of science, he probably was suspicious o f'preachers' who peddled what he considered nonsense or worse, untruths."
4218_013: "Rush Holt + brothers 1934 (c483). L to R: Rush, Andrew, Charles, Mathew Holt in Holt Library, Main Street. Weston, WV"
Mixed--Printed MaterialArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606591914-1952 and undatedScope and ContentsIncludes publications collected by members of the Holt family including books, pamphlets, scrapbooks, programs, certificates, and other miscellaneous printed items.
Items of note include an issue of Social Justice with a headline about the United States' entering World War II (located in box 19) and a copy of War Twixt God and the Devil by Dr. Matthew S. Holt (located in box 18, folder 4).
Miscellaneous Printed Materials, 1909-1952, undated (Includes Three bound publications: The Heacock System of Newspaper Correspondence by William A. Heacock (1920), The Way of the Aggressor by John Michael (1941), and War Twixt God and the Devil by M. S. Holt (1924).)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607131920–1941184Miscellaneous Printed Materials, 1909-1952, undated (Includes Miscellaneous pamphlets.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607141914–1952185 to 8Members' Book (duplicate of the official record of the races during the seasons of 1894/1895, over the course of the Lewis Company Agricultural and Mechanical Society, Weston West Virginia, Miscellaneous Items - Dr. M.S. Holt Pictures, scrapbook items and other items, Mrs. Jane Holt Chase pictures, Mr. Ralph K. Chase banquet program, certificate, one picture (J. H. Long)(c. 1890-1938), Miscellaneous printed materials (1934-1941), includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and publications, among other material. Also includes an issue of Social Justice with a headline about the United States' entering World War II.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60715undated19Mixed--MiscellaneousArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/606601906-2014 and undatedScope and ContentsIncludes assorted material relating to the Holt family including personal and business records and notes, correspondence, photographs, newspaper mats and clippings, genealogical material, miscellaneous printed material, and ephemera, among other material.
Material of note includes records from the Weston Cash Grocery (located in box 14, folders 3 and 4) which was opened by Chilela (Dew) Holt, mother to Rush D. Holt, Sr.; and newspaper mats and plates that were used for Rush D. Holt, Sr.'s campaign (located in box 21, folders 3 to 6); and metal license plates that were used for campaign advertising (located in box 21, folder 2).
Correspondence and records of Weston Cash Grocery; 1919-1948 (Includes family correspondence (not just Rush Holt, Sr.) --- personal business records (bank records, receipts, etc.). For Grocery, includes receipts, invoice records, and other records relating to the store.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607161919–194814Invitations, Newspaper Clippings, Tickets, Name Cards, and Miscellaneous Items, 1933-1943Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607171933–194315Prints, Pictures, and Photos; Items for Scandinavian Trip, 1939; Stenographic Notebooks, 1910-1946 (Includes numerous note books.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607181910–194616Correspondence (Includes Letter to Santa from Helen Jane Holt.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60719undated201Newspaper Mats (Paper and Metal), License Plates, etc. (Includes postcards from overseas; newspaper mats and plates that were used for Rush Holt, Sr.'s campaign; and metal license plates that were used for campaign advertising.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60720ca. 1930-195521Miscellaneous Senate and House of Delegates MaterialArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607211945–1993241Facsimile and Typescript Copies of News Articles Pertaining to Abraham Lincoln, Holt, Sr., and Helen HoltArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607221863–1955242Miscellaneous Family News Clippings and Other News Material (Includes photocopies.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607231866–19872510West Virginia Governor--Cecil Underwood Inauguration (Includes program and transcript of inaugural speech by Underwood.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607241997261West Virginia Society of Washington, D.C. (Includes membership directory, programs, and newsletter.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607251968–2003262Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, D.C. (Includes programs and Pi Alpha Kappa brochures.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607261964–1968263United States Government (Includes invitations, programs, tickets, etc. regarding White House events and other events such as banquets, inaugurations, etc., among others. For example luncheon honoring the spouses of the Senate held by Laura Bush.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607271939–2004264United States Government (Includes invitations, programs, tickets, etc. regarding White House events and other events such as banquets, inaugurations, etc., among others. For example luncheon honoring the spouses of the Senate held by Laura Bush.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607281964–2004265United States Government (Includes invitations, programs, tickets, etc. regarding White House events and other events such as banquets, inaugurations, etc., among others. For example luncheon honoring the spouses of the Senate held by Laura Bush.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607291967–2002266United States Government (Includes invitations, programs, tickets, etc. regarding White House events and other events such as banquets, inaugurations, etc., among others. For example luncheon honoring the spouses of the Senate held by Laura Bush.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607301982–2001271Miscellaneous (Includes programs and invitations regarding events involving politics, education, religion, family and friends.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607311944–2003272Miscellaneous (Includes programs and invitations regarding events involving politics, education, religion, family and friends.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607321952–2004273Miscellaneous (Includes programs and invitations regarding events involving politics, education, religion, family and friends.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607331965–2004274Holt Family (Envelopes were retained for dates and addresses.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60734ca. 1930276Holt Family (Contains postcards (mostly unused).)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607351944277Miscellaneous Publications--West Virginia (Regarding The Greenbrier, Jackson's Mill, Tamarack, Capitol, Margaret Holt Early, Bridgeport, and A Portrait of West Virginia by Arnout Hyde, Jr.; also includes sheet music for Keep the Stars Shining Bright in Old Glory, official bicentennial song of the Women's Club of Clarksburg, West Virginia (1975).Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607361953–1976279Clippings (Non-West Virginia, Non-Holt)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607371954–20002710Clippings (Non-West Virginia, Non-Holt) (Includes news article about President Johnson and family.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607381942–20002711Publication--Final Report of the West Virginia Centennial Commission: Submitted to the Legislature and the People of West Virginia.Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607391963281Publication--Greenbrier County Historical Booklet: 160th Anniversary, 1778-1938.Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607401938282Publication--New York Times Magazine--Article about Julius Hess, a West Virginia native, who received letters from a cousin in Germany seeking help from the Nazis from 1938-1946Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607411997283Publication--Good Living Series--Published by West Virginia University Agricultural Extension Service (Contains 10 issues)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607421914284Publication--Ambition: A Journal of Inspiration to Self HelpArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607431908285Publications--West Virginia University (Includes pamphlet about the PRT; brochure about Home Demonstration Works, 1953, of the Agricultural Extension Service; and a University Map.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607451953 and undated286Publications--West Virginia University Foundation (Includes By-Laws of the West Virginia Foundation, Incorporated and State of West Virginia Certificate of Incorporation.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60746undated287Morgantown, West Virginia (Includes visitors travel guide, menu for The Glasshouse Grille, and walking tour of Morgantown's business district.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607471987288Ephemera (Includes bingo cards from Reno, 1941; train schedule for New York, 1944; pass to Wheeling Downs, 1956, pass to Waterford Park, 1956; and business cards, bingo cards, etc.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607481944–1961291Ephemera (Miscellaneous)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607491941–1967292Lionel Model Trains (Includes model train billboards, track layouts, and instruction manuals.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60750ca. 1955-ca. 1965293Miscellaneous (Contains miscellaneous clippings and publications relating to different members of the Holt family.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607511940–1975302MiscellaneousArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607521958-1959 and undated303Miscellaneous (Contains an itinerary dated 1969 and a poem.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607531938–1969304Miscellaneous (Contains notecards, possibly for speeches.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60754undated306Miscellaneous (Contains material from a public speaking course.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60755undated308Miscellaneous (miscellaneous publications)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607561945-1946 and undated309Miscellaneous (Includes correspondence, checks, statements, and publications.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607571954–19613011Miscellaneous (Includes personal notes.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60758undated3012Miscellaneous (Includes personal notes and correspondence.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607591947 and undated3013Miscellaneous (Contains miscellaneous clippings, notes, and cards, among other material.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607602001 and undated311Miscellaneous (Contains miscellaneous notes, clippings, and publications, among other material.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607611972 and undated312Miscellaneous (Contains clippings, notes, correspondence, program booklets, and other miscellaneous material.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607621961-1977 and undated313Miscellaneous (Contains correspondence, publications, and notes, among other miscellaneous material.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607631983-1985 and undated314Miscellaneous (Contains a Zelta [Zeta?] Mu Epsilon pledge manual and a photograph.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60764undated319CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/6076519413110Miscellaneous (Contains miscellaneous clippings, correspondence, and publications.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607661941-2003 and undated3111Miscellaneous (Contains miscellaneous clippings, correspondence, and publications.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607671995-2005 and undated321Miscellaneous (Contains correspondence, clippings, and publications, among other miscellaneous material.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607682002-2005 and undated322Holt family Ephemera; (Includes place cards, stationary, business cards and greeting cards.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607691935–2004341Miscellaneous (Includes prospectus and clippings pertaining to a variety of subjects, including the Watergate and the YMCA Boarding House.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607701997–2005342Miscellaneous: Froelich Family (Includes material relating to the activities of the Froelich family including correspondence and receipts. )Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60771ca. 1925-ca. 1979343Senator Rush Holt, Sr.--Family, DAR, Dr. M. S. Holt (Family Material, DAR)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60772ca. 1920344Miscellaneous (Includes scrapbooks (2 items); 1. Scrapbook focused on Senator Rush Holt's last year in the senate, Helen Froelich and Senator Holt's courtship; includes photographs, clippings, magazine article from LIFE Magazine (1940), memorabilia; also includes loose items, clippings, correspondence pertaining to W. E. Froelich, Mrs. Helen Holt's father; 2. Scrapbook focused on Senator Rush Holt and Helen L. Froelich's engagement and wedding; includes clippings, wedding invitations, "Marriage Vow" booklet.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607731940–194135Miscellaneous (Includes programs for philanthropic events, among other material.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607741975–2011374Narrative: Memories Growing Up in Weston & CorrespondenceArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607751999379Magazines (Mentions of Holt or West Virginia.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607761982–20113710Miscellaneous (Includes instruction booklets about masonry and architecture/structural engineering. It appears that this material belonged to W. E. Froelich.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60777ca. 1906381Miscellaneous (Includes a copy of the Congressional Record noting Helen Holt's retirement from service in federal government, Department of Housing and Urban Development, speech given by Senator Byrd.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607781938382MiscellaneousArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607792010383Miscellaneous (Includes business cards, and other material.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607802009–2011384Typescripts (Includes two unattributed typescripts, one a description of a Holt home in Washington, D.C., the other a draft of a review regarding a book about Belle Boyd.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60781ca. 1945 and undated385Miscellaneous (Includes issues of How to be Smart and Charming.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607821939393Scrapbook (Contains material in German.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/60783undated394Miscellaneous (Includes a copy of the Congressional Record with a letter from Robert C. Byrd.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607841988395Papers of Helen Holt, (including correspondence and material regarding Rush Holt, Jr. Correspondence is mainly personal in nature and includes Christmas cards. Materials regarding Rush Holt, Jr. regard his political career and include news articles, clippings, and correspondence. Part of this material regards Holt's decision in 2014 to not seek re-election.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607851993–2014401Papers of Helen Holt, (including correspondence and material regarding Rush Holt, Jr. Correspondence is mainly personal in nature and includes Christmas cards. Materials regarding Rush Holt, Jr. regard his political career and include news articles, clippings, and correspondence. Part of this material regards Holt's decision in 2014 to not seek re-election.)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607861993–2014402Narrative: Memories Growing Up in Weston & Correspondence with Helen Holt (PDF file, 77 pages--physical copy also included in collection)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/607875.6 MegabytesOne PDF file1999-2000English.Miscellaneous (includes photographs, printed material, clippings, and ephemera; subjects include Rush Holt Sr.'s political campaigns and career, Rush Holt Jr.'s political career, and general family material)Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/62796ca. 1907-2013English.41