Davis Elkins Letter Book, 1911 A&M 3063

West Virginia and Regional History Center

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Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
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Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center

Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 3063

Title

Davis Elkins Letter Book 1911

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195610

Quantity

0.2 Linear Feet, Summary: 2 in.

Creator

Elkins, Davis, 1876-1959

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

Abstract

A letter book that documents daily correspondence carried out when Davis Elkins served in the U. S. Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father, Stephen Benton Elkins. The letter book contains mostly constituent requests for information about various laws and regulations, or lobbying requests on pending legislation. There are many condolences and a few personal business letters.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

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Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Davis Elkins Letter Book, A&M 3063, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Elkins, Davis, 1876-1959
Politics and government.
United States. Congress. Senate

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Elkins, Davis, 1876-1959