J. Walton Thomas Papers, 1901-1924 A&M 2481

J. Walton Thomas Papers, 1901-1924 A&M 2481


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2481
Title
J. Walton Thomas Papers 1901-1924
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195065
Quantity
0.25 Linear Feet, Summary: 3 in. (1 small flat storage box)
Creator
Thomas, J. Walton
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], J. Walton Thomas Papers, A&M 2481, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Scope and Contents

Personal and business correspondence, legal, and financial papers of J. Walton Thomas, of Troutdale, Virginia, part owner of Mt. Rogers Furniture Co. and coal speculator. Thomas was one of the early owners of the Antler Coal and Coke Co., of Antler Siding, West Virginia, which dealt with Pocahontas Smokeless Coal. There are several photographs in the collection, as well as pamphlets and broadsides.

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Container List

Mixed Materials Folder: 1
Correspondence
1901–1924
Scope and Contents

This folder includes assorted correspondence, most of which is either to or from J. Walton Thomas.

Mixed Materials Folder: 2
Agreements
1919–1924
Scope and Contents

This folder includes assorted agreements, specifically one with the Smyth County, VA Board of Supervisions and one between J. Walton Thomas and Alexander Apperson regarding Mount Rogers Furniture.

Mixed Materials Folder: 3
Receipts (all receipts discarded, folder removed)
undated
Mixed Materials Folder: 4
Bank and Account Books
1869-1884, 1902-1912
Scope and Contents

This folder includes assorted bank and account books owned by the Thomas family.

Mixed Materials Folder: 5
Pamphlets and Broadsides
1901-1912, 1926
Scope and Contents

This folder includes assorted pamphlets and broadsides, including those for events at Mary Baldwin Seminary and a broadside advertising coal and timber lands for sale.

Mixed Materials Folder: 6
Pictures, Name Cards, and Postcards
undated
Scope and Contents

This folder includes various pictures, name cards, and postcards, some of which are unidentified.

Mixed Materials Folder: 7
Miscellaneous
ca. 1919-1924, undated
Scope and Contents

This folder includes assorted material, including various prescriptions, receipts, and handwritten notes.