Inventory of the Stone-Moore Papers, 1860-1957 Stone-Moore Acc. 2010.085

Inventory of the Stone-Moore Papers, 1860-1957

A Collection in the
Manuscripts and Rare Books Department
Accession Number Acc. 2010.085


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Repository
Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Accession Number
2010.085
Title
Stone-Moore Papers 1860-1957
Extent
1.49 Cubic Feet
Creators
Stone, Edward L. (Edward Lee) (1864-1938) Moore, L. Franklin
Location
Special Collections Research Center
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred Citation

Stone-Moore Papers, Accession #Acc. 2010.085, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased in January 2010.

Processing Information

Accessioned and minimally processed in February 2010 by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist. Arranged and described by Michael Lusby, SCRC Staff, in February-March 2010.

Biographical Information

Edward Lee Stone (1864-1938) was born September 15, 1864, in Liberty, Virginia (now known as Bedford, VA) and died in 1938. After working for John P. Bell's printing company, Stone was promoted and eventually took over the business. He became a wealthy and prominent citizen of Roanoke through his business, the Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company. He also played an important role in his local community through various civic organizations and clubs. Stone became ill in 1935 and gave control of his business to his son-in-law, L. Franklin Moore. His wife was Minnie Fishburn and his daughter Mary Katherine Stone.

Scope and Content

Personal papers, correspondence and business records of Edward L. Stone (1869-1938) and his son-in-law, Franklin Moore of Roanoke, Virginia. Both men owned the Roanoke Printing and Manufacturing Company and were involved in various civic organizations.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into five series: Series 1: Correspondence and Personal Papers, Series 2: Photographs, Series 3: Business and Financial Documents, Series 4: Political Tracts and Series 5: Ephemera.

Index Terms

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Series 1: Correspondence and Personal Papers 1880-1952

This series holds correspondence for Edward Stone and Franklin Moore and personal papers for each are also included. The series is primarily organized into general correspondence for each individual.

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Series 2: Photographs circa 1940s

This series is composed of photographs of the Moore family, including some taken on a fishing trip.

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Series 3: Business and Financial Documents 1860-1957

This series contains the business and financial records of Edward Stone and Franklin Moore. It includes records for local businesses, clubs, and charities' stockholders reports.

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Series 4: Political Tracts 1935-1950

This series includes political tracts regarding inflation in the 1930s and relevant correspondence with Edward Stone and Franklin Moore. Some of the texts also address general economic issues in the United States and the sporting group, the Izaak Walton Club.

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Series 5: Ephemera 1882-1956

This series contains collected ephemera from the period such as newspapers, magazines, and prints from Stone Printing Company.

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