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Shephard Family Papers, 1874-1926 A&M.3147

Shephard Family Papers, 1874-1926 A&M.3147


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Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M.3147
Title
Shephard Family Papers1874-1926
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/22916/792
Quantity
0.25 Linear Feet Summary: 3 in. (1 small flat storage box)
Creator
Shepard family
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
<language langcode="eng" encodinganalog="041">English</language>
Abstract
Isaiah Shephard of Ritchie and Wood counties was the progenitor of this family which frequently corresponded with one another. Many of the letters were received by Roxie Shephard, as a young woman, from her friends and suitors. Much of the collection deals with Hiram W. Shepherd including correspondence while he was in World War I. Pvt. Shephard served in France attached to the A.E.F. General Headquarters 1st Army Motor section as a chauffeur. While a soldier he comments much about his travel duties, overseas Army life, and his acquaintances.

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Preferred Citation

A&M 3147, Shephard Family Papers, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Independent Order of Odd Fellows
  • Missouri
  • Ritchie County (W. Va.)
  • Shepard family
  • Shephard, Alyce.
  • Shephard, Hannah.
  • Shephard, Hiram W.
  • Shephard, Isaiah.
  • Shephard, Roxie.
  • Tyler County (W. Va.)
  • Wood County (W. Va.)
  • World War, 1914-1918
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Letters

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Shephard, Alyce.
  • Shephard, Hannah.
  • Shephard, Hiram W.
  • Shephard, Isaiah.
  • Shephard, Roxie.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Missouri
  • Ritchie County (W. Va.)
  • Tyler County (W. Va.)
  • Wood County (W. Va.)
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