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John W. Rodeffer Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 11/25/2008.
Per 1900 census, John W. Rodeffer was born in Ohio in December, 1864. His parents were Conrad and Hannah Rodeffer. Per 1870, 1880 and 1900 census, the family lived in Rockingham, Virginia. Further information about this individual or organization may be available Special Collections Research Center Wiki
The John W. Rodeffer Papers are a collection of letters to John W. Rodeffer. Correspondents include family members including his mother and sister, various female friends, male friends, and others. The letters include accounts of daily life and similar information from the 1890s-1900.
Letters from Malinda Rodeffer (mother), Laura Rodeffer (sister), cousins and uncle.
Letters describing daily life while John W. Rodeffer is away at school.
Accounts of daily life; there is an embroidered ribbon with John W. Rodeffer's initials, given to him by his cousin.
Letter from various female friends and girlfriends.
8 letters
12 letters
18 letters from L.R.S.
3 letters from Lydia Weaver
7 letters
4 letters
3 letters
7 letters