Family Correspondence, 1924-1929
Scope and Contents
Mostly communication of family news, such as health, visitation, and news of children; specific topics: William, son of Alfred and Mable James was seriously ill; Mother's Day cards; money, college loan at the College of William and Mary for Leah James; Alfred's insurance at Provident Mutal, Philadelphia, Pa; Benjamin Rosser James was given a Methodist circuit at two churches, Ravenwood and Ripley in West Virginia; detailed description of the churches and town of Ravenwood as well as salary and housing; Clara James marries Golden Carruthers, 1926; wedding details and backgroud of Golden, a deep sea fisherman who had been divorced; also a pamphlet on Charis clothiers- women's lingiere; those writing were Reverand and Mrs. Cyrus Rosser James, Leah James, Julie Neal James, Annie James Apperson, Arthur James, Clara James Carruthers, Lillie James Hendrix, Benjamin Rosser James, Alfred James, Mabel Williams James, and William James.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-1929
Creator
- From the Collection: James, Cyrus Rosser, 1855-1937 (Person)
- From the Collection: James, Annie Shields (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository