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William H. Newcomb, (b.1870), Papers, 1865-1931 A&M 1282

William H. Newcomb, (b.1870), Papers, 1865-1931 A&M 1282


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 1282
Title
William H. Newcomb, (b.1870), Papers 1865-1931
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/198137
Quantity
0 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 reel of microfilm (2 vols.)
Creator
Newcomb, William H. (b. 1870)
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
Papers of a Huntington dry goods merchant, W.H. Newcomb, include a domestic diary, 1865, kept by his mother, Emily Cox of Guyandotte, and a clipping scrapbook pertaining to the Newcomb family and the Anderson-Newcomb Department Store. The scrapbook contains obituary notices, society notes, local history items, and an autographed letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. Barkla, dated 20 October 1900.

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], William H. Newcomb, (b.1870), Papers, A&M 1282, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Anderson-Newcomb Department Store
  • Barkla, W.
  • Cox, Emily.
  • Diaries and journals.
  • General stores
  • Huntington.
  • Newcomb, William H.
  • Newcomer family
  • Roosevelt, Theodore.
  • Women's history -- 1929-1950

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Barkla, W.
  • Cox, Emily.
  • Newcomb, William H.
  • Newcomb, William H. (b. 1870)
  • Roosevelt, Theodore.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Huntington.
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