Inventory of the John W. Rodeffer Papers 1891-1900 Rodeffer, John W. Mss. Acc. 2008.124

Inventory of the John W. Rodeffer Papers 1891-1900

A Collection in the
Special Collections Research Center
Accession Number Mss. Acc. 2008.124


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Repository:
Special Collections Research Center
Identification:
01/Mss. Acc. 2008.124
Title:
John W. Rodeffer Papers 1891-1900
Quantity:
17.00
Creator:
Rodeffer, John W., 1864- Rodeffer Family arrangement
Language of Materials
The papers are in: English
Abstract:
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.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred Citation

John W. Rodeffer Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information

The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 11/25/2008.

Biographical Note

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

Scope and Contents

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.

Index Terms

    Genre/Form of Material:

  • Correspondence
  • Geographic Name:

  • Rockingham County (Va.)--History--19th century
  • Topical Term:

  • Women--Virginia--Social life and customs

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Rockingham County (Va.)--History--19th century

Detailed Description of the Collection

Family, 1894-1898 ,
Series 1: Family

Letters from Malinda Rodeffer (mother), Laura Rodeffer (sister), cousins and uncle.

  • Folder 1
    Letters from Malinda Rodeffer (mother) and Laura Rodeffer (sister), 1896-1897 ,

    Letters describing daily life while John W. Rodeffer is away at school.

  • Folder 2
    Letters from Cousins and Uncle, 1894-1898 ,

    Accounts of daily life; there is an embroidered ribbon with John W. Rodeffer's initials, given to him by his cousin.

Women, 1891-1900 ,
Series 2: Women

Letter from various female friends and girlfriends.

  • Folder 1
    Stella Cline, 1891-1898 ,

    8 letters

  • Folder 2
    Anna, 1891-1895 ,

    12 letters

  • Folder 3
    L.R.S. (Laura R. Shaver), 1893-1896 ,

    18 letters from L.R.S.

    3 letters from Lydia Weaver

  • Folder 4
    Katie, 1895-1897 ,

    7 letters

  • Folder 5
    Hattie D. Long, 1892-1893 ,

    4 letters

  • Folder 6
    Etta Cline, 1899-1900 ,

    3 letters

  • Folder 7
    Various Female Friends, 1892-1897 ,

    7 letters

Miscellaneous,
Series 3: Miscellaneous
  • Folder 1
    Letters from Male Friends, 1893-1899 ,

    6 letters

  • Folder 2
    Miscellaneous,

    19 pieces: calling cards

  • Folder 15