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Milton to Maude, 1911 - 1918

 File — Container: Milton Kerrick and Maude Howdershell Letters Box 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Sixty-three letters sent between Milton Fristoe Kerrick and Maude Amanda "Betty" Howdershell. Kerrick worked as a Railway Baggage Master in Alexandria, VA for the Southern Railway Company. Howdershell and Kerrick were married in October 1919. The letters sent between the couple range from before and after the marriage. Topics include work, daily life, and romance. Letters are written on "Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen" stationery.

Dates

  • Creation: 1911 - 1918

Creator

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

0.1 Linear Feet (One letter sized folder.)

Language

From the Collection: English