Series 4: Correspondence, 1899-1953 and undated
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Scope and Contents
The correspondence references deeds and other land matters, probate estates, taxes, investments, debts, court cases, etc. The approximately eighty items have dates ranging from 1899 to 1953, but most are from the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s. Much of the correspondence is addressed to Ashton Dovell, but other local figures are represented as well, including T. H. Geddy, V. M. Geddy, B. D. Peachy, B. I. Jenson, and G. T. Brooks.
Dates
- Creation: 1899-1953 and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Geddy, Vernon M., Jr (Person)
- From the Collection: Dovell, Grover Ashton, 1885-1949 (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: 4.20 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository