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Daniel J. Farrar, Sr. documents, 1888-1930 and undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: id49017

Scope and Contents

Includes: "Last Will and Testament of Daniel J. Farrar, dec’d. A Copy”. March 10, 1923; contract (bill of sale for stock and colt) between Rosa Smallwood and D.J. Farrar, 1915; letter to D.J. Farrar at Richmond from Rev. Dr. John J. Smallwood, President of Temperance, Industrial & Collegiate Institute, Claremont, Virginia, dated July 12, 1912; contract between Daniel J. Farrar and John J. Smallwood of the Temperance , Industrial and Collegiate Institute for the construction of Lincoln Hall, a “four story and basement brick structure”, dated 1911; D.J. Farrar illustrated letterhead. Resolutions of the Independent Beneficial Club -testimonial on the death of D.J. Farrar by the Committee, ca. 1920; "Copy” of last will and testament of Daniel J. Farrar, dated March 10, 1923; cemetery plot for D.J. Farrar, Evergreen Association, 1908; death notice, biography and accomplishment of Daniel J. Farrar, 1923; manuscript copy of D.J. Farrar will on illustrated letterhead, December 31,1921. Gives “all my estate and personal property” to his wife and that she look after his dear friend Mrs. Martha Braxton and children; abstract of Title to Lewis Braxton Estate at Richmond Virginia, dated November 12, 1919; souvenir program, Daniel J. Farrar Lodge No. 458, Elks Lodge, Winchester, Virginia, 1949; letter to D. J Farrar at Richmond from Trustees of Swansboro Baptist Church, South Richmond dated March 10, 1920; letter to “D.J.” at Richmond, Virginia from Dr. D. A. Ferguson, DDS at Richmond, Virginia, dated July 20, 1921; letter to D. J. Farrar at Richmond, Virginia from B.L. Jordan, Secretary-Manager of Southern Aid Society of Virginia at Richmond, Virginia, dated March 11, 1920; copy of last Will and Testament of Lewis Braxton, deceased, dated July 23, 1916; two sheets/blueprints - location of home between Baker and Duval Streets, Richmond, Virginia, 1930 and title to the property; abstract of Title for the Lewis Braxton Estate, Richmond, Virginia, 1919; plans and specifications for the erection of brick residence and apartments for lawyer J. Thomas Hewin, to be located on Lot # 1412, N. 1st Street, Richmond, Virginia, C.T. Russell, Architect, circa 1920; affidavit from the Lincoln Republican League of America, Richmond Branch, 1921, signed by the various officers; small leather portfolio entitled "Valuable Papers," gold-stamped with "D.J. Farrar"; copy of letter from Ordway Puller attorney for Daniel J. Farrar acting as executor for the estate of his mother, dated September 20, 1915, disputing erroneous tax assessment; wedding invitation for the marriage of D.J. Farrar to Leah Holmes on May 17, 1888; place cards (2) for Daniel J. Farrar and Leah B. Holmes; monthly statement of D.J. Farrar in account with Warner Moore & Co., Richmond, dated November 1, 1922; letter “To Whom it May Concern” from Vern H. Bolling at Richmond, Virginia, dated November 22, 1918, testifying to the “first class and satisfactory” workmanship in the building of his home at 716 N. 5th St Richmond, Virginia by D.J. Farrar; receipt of premium of policy by The Standard Accident Insurance Company from Daniel J. Farrar, dated January 23, 1917; receipt for $150 accepted as full payment to Daniel J. Farrar for interest in property at 808 4th Street, Richmond dated July 9, 1930 from Alma R.M. Lucas; promissory note for $675.00 made to the Lincoln Republican League by St. Luke Penny Savings Bank dated January , 1921. Signatures of League officers on back.

Dates

  • Creation: 1888-1930 and undated

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.75 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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