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J. Walton Thomas Papers, 1901-1924 A&M 2481

J. Walton Thomas Papers, 1901-1924 A&M 2481


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2481
Title
J. Walton Thomas Papers 1901-1924
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195065
Quantity
0.25 Linear Feet, Summary: 3 in. (1 small flat storage box)
Creator
Thomas, J. Walton
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

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], J. Walton Thomas Papers, A&M 2481, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Scope and Contents

Personal and business correspondence, legal, and financial papers of J. Walton Thomas, of Troutdale, Virginia, part owner of Mt. Rogers Furniture Co. and coal speculator. Thomas was one of the early owners of the Antler Coal and Coke Co., of Antler Siding, West Virginia, which dealt with Pocahontas Smokeless Coal. There are several photographs in the collection, as well as pamphlets and broadsides.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Antler Coal and Coke Company
  • Broadsides.
  • Business correspondence
  • Coal mining - Antler Coal and Coke Company.
  • Coal mining - coal companies.
  • Coal mining.
  • Mount Rogers Furniture Company
  • Thomas, J. Walton

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Thomas, J. Walton
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Container List

Mixed Materials Folder: 1
Correspondence
1901–1924
Scope and Contents

This folder includes assorted correspondence, most of which is either to or from J. Walton Thomas.

  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to W. Thomas from "Lot" (Browning Mines)
    1901 July 04
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to Walton Thomas from C.F. Thomas (General Merchandise)
    1902 July 28
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to Walker Thomas from S.R. Bandy (Pocahontas Inn)
    1902 August 15
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to J. Walton Thomas from "Lot"
    1903 February 07
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to Walton Thomas from Mawie (Antler Coal & Coke Company)
    1903 February 18
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to Walton Walton Thomas from Ed (Barker-Jennings Hardware Company)
    1903 March 09
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to C.F. Thomas from S.P. Hicks (Notary Public)
    1903 August 06
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to Walton Thomas from Fred (Hotel Altamount)
    1904 January 25
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to Walton Thomas from Mawie (Antler Coal & Coke Company)
    1904 August 30
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to Walton Thomas from Mawie
    1904 December 16
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to J.W. Thomas from J.S. Diggs (Attorney)
    1904 December 19
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to Walton Thomas from Mawie
    1904 December 20
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Walton Thomas
    1905 February 10
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to [Messrs.] Overton and Thomas from John L. Martin & Company
    1905 May 29
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to Walton Thomas from Mrs. Nichols
    1907 March 02
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to Irene Hylton from Issac Wright
    1908 April 29
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to J. Walton Thomas from J.E. Thomas (Treasurer of Marion Hardware Company)
    1912 February 16
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to J.W. Thomas from J.E. Thomas
    1912 October 29
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to J.W. Thomas from J. R. Henry (Hotel Intermont)
    1912 November 02
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to W.R. D. Moncure form H.G. Shirley (Chairman of State Highway Commission)
    1924 January 30
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to W.R. Thomas from W.R.D. Moncure (Attorney)
    1924 February 08
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Telegram to First National Bank from J.W. Thomas
    1924 February 09
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to J.W. Thomas from W.R.D. Moncure (Attorney)
    1924 February 22
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Telegram to Alex Apperson from J.W. Thomas
    1924 February 27
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Motor Vehicle Registration
    1924 August 02
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter from Motor Vehicle Commissioner (Virginia)
    1924 August 04
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter to J. Walton Thomas from J.K. Sult (Assistant Cashier from Bank of Pocahontas)
    1924 October 07
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 1
    Letter with "M" for signature
    undated
Mixed Materials Folder: 2
Agreements
1919–1924
Scope and Contents

This folder includes assorted agreements, specifically one with the Smyth County, VA Board of Supervisions and one between J. Walton Thomas and Alexander Apperson regarding Mount Rogers Furniture.

  • Mixed Materials Folder: 2
    Board of Supervisions, Smyth County, Virginia
    1919 September 05
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 2
    J. Walton Thomas and Alexander Apperson (Mt. Rogers Furniture)
    1924 March 07
Mixed Materials Folder: 3
Receipts (all receipts discarded, folder removed)
undated
Mixed Materials Folder: 4
Bank and Account Books
1869-1884, 1902-1912
Scope and Contents

This folder includes assorted bank and account books owned by the Thomas family.

  • Mixed Materials Folder: 4
    J. Walton Thomas receipt from Fidelity Banking & Trust Company
    1910 January 08
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 4
    C.F. Thomas -- Bank of Pocahontas
    1912 October 08
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 4
    Bank of Welch Booklet -- J.W. Thomas
    1902
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 4
    Bank of Welch Booklet -- J.W. Thomas
    1903
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 4
    Bank of Welch Booklet -- J.W. Thomas
    1904
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 4
    Account Book (Separated to Miscellaneous Collection)
    1869–1884
Mixed Materials Folder: 5
Pamphlets and Broadsides
1901-1912, 1926
Scope and Contents

This folder includes assorted pamphlets and broadsides, including those for events at Mary Baldwin Seminary and a broadside advertising coal and timber lands for sale.

  • Mixed Materials Folder: 5
    Mary Baldwin Seminary Piano Recital
    1901 January 25
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 5
    M.B.S. [Mary Baldwin Seminary?]
    1902
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 5
    M.H. King (Candidate for the Republican Nomination for Secretary of State) -- Broadside
    1912 May 15
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 5
    Annual Thanksgiving Services of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
    1926 May 09
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 5
    Coal & Timber Lands Offered for Sale -- Broadside
    undated
Mixed Materials Folder: 6
Pictures, Name Cards, and Postcards
undated
Scope and Contents

This folder includes various pictures, name cards, and postcards, some of which are unidentified.

  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Woman (3 pictures)
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Man (6 pictures)
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Photographers
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Photographers by Timber
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Photographers by Timber
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Lady
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Cows
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Cows
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Two Men
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Stone Houses
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    John H.Heald & Company, Inc., North Carolina
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    T.W. Kirkbride, North Carolina
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Jason S. Schaeffer, North Carolina
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    James O. Wynn, Jr., North Carolina
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    National Automobile Association
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Bristol Door & Lumber Company
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    J.W. Thomas, Kazina Temple
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Woman and Child
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Bearded Man (3 copies)
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Child (writing on back)
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 6
    Natural Bridge
    undated
Mixed Materials Folder: 7
Miscellaneous
ca. 1919-1924, undated
Scope and Contents

This folder includes assorted material, including various prescriptions, receipts, and handwritten notes.

  • Mixed Materials Folder: 7
    Proctor & Gamble Order Book
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 7
    Summons for 1924 June 4-1924 June 5, Mt. Rogers Furniture Company
    ca. 1924
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 7
    Prescription from Dr. A.D. McEachen
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 7
    Prescription from Dr. John P. Haller
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 7
    Receipt from Marion Lodge
    1919 March 20
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 7
    Check -- J. W. Thomas
    1918 November 21
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 7
    Receipt -- State Poll Tax for Tazewell County
    1919 April 26
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 7
    Check -- First National Bank
    1923 August 03
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 7
    Handwritten notes
    undated
  • Mixed Materials Folder: 7
    Handwritten notes [damaged]
    undated