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0814: C. H. Freeman Collection, 1877-1977, Marshall University Special Collections
0814: C. H. Freeman Collection, 1877-1977, Marshall University Special Collections
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Papers related to the C.H. Freeman estate. Zubah and C.H. Freeman had many investments such as the Yawkey and Freeman Coal Company and the Freeman Estates. This collection contains contract agreements for property purchases of the Estates, a contour map of what seems to be the Freeman’s country residence, and correspondences between Zubah and realtors. This collection also houses some of Zubah’s family documents including old letters, registers of visitors from Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary, and Paul and Ricky Ray’s basketball documents.
0793: Thomas J. Buffington Copy Of Savage Land Grant Survey, 1816, Marshall University Special Collections
0793: Thomas J. Buffington Copy Of Savage Land Grant Survey, 1816, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection consists of a handwritten manuscript copy by Thomas J. Buffington of the plots distributed by the Savage Land Grant as resurveyed by Tupper, including plot descriptions. The manuscript is sewn as a pamphlet binding and the end pages include sums and other miscellaneous notes.
0769: Roger And Eve (Alwyn) Hinchman Papers, 1871-1994, Marshall University Special Collections
0769: Roger And Eve (Alwyn) Hinchman Papers, 1871-1994, Marshall University Special Collections
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Eve Alwyn-Hinchman was born August 15, 1914 and died on November 16, 2005. She was a successful television and radio personality with her mother Laurie Alwyn, both in Boston M.A. and Fort Lauderdale FL. Eve and Lauri hosted radio shows in the Baltimore MD area for over 7 years before moving to Florida where they hosted a radio and later a Television show in the Palm Beach FL area for many years. Eve was married to Roger Hinchman (b. November 28, 1912; d. January 1, 1991) on June 1, 1964 after the moved to Florida. Lauri, a health educator and …
0627: Robert O. Ellis Papers, 1968-1977, Marshall University Special Collections
0627: Robert O. Ellis Papers, 1968-1977, Marshall University Special Collections
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Huntington, West Virginia, attorney; magician. Papers relate to the construction of his home on Castle Hill, rental properties, Republican Party politics and his magic act.
0529: John L. Allen Collection, 1784-1991, Marshall University Special Collections
0529: John L. Allen Collection, 1784-1991, Marshall University Special Collections
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Wheeling, West Virginia, lawyer. Papers consist of reproductions of deeds of property owned by George Washington and the will of Archibald McClean, all relating to property in what is now Ohio and Marshall Counties, West Virginia.
0495: Savage Grant Land Surveys And Huntington-Kenova Land Company Deeds, 1754-1889, Marshall University Special Collections
0495: Savage Grant Land Surveys And Huntington-Kenova Land Company Deeds, 1754-1889, Marshall University Special Collections
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This collection consists of two volumes: one containing deeds and wills related to the Savage land grant and its legacy, and the other contains a detailed description of plots found within the grant, both compiled by George S. Wallace. These items are of uncertain provenance, but appear to be from the early 19th century.
0451: Savage Grant Cabell Co. Clerk Recrods, 1754-1929, Marshall University Special Collections
0451: Savage Grant Cabell Co. Clerk Recrods, 1754-1929, Marshall University Special Collections
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Descriptions of the sixty-one lots that made up the original Savage land grant.
0439: Dunn-Henderson Family Papers, 1892-1947, Marshall University Special Collections
0439: Dunn-Henderson Family Papers, 1892-1947, Marshall University Special Collections
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Deeds for property in Huntington, West Virginia., Wayne County, West Virginia. and Lawrence County, Ohio. Also correspondence and newspaper clippings of John P. Henderson during World War II. There are Collis P. Huntington signatures on some of the deeds. Deeds for property in Huntington, W.Va., Wayne County, W.Va. and Lawrence County, Ohio. Also correspondence and newspaper clippings of John P. Henderson during World War II. There are Collis P. Huntington signatures on some of the deeds.
0475: Nancy Murray Mann Papers, 1914-1985, Marshall University Special Collections
0475: Nancy Murray Mann Papers, 1914-1985, Marshall University Special Collections
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The Nancy Murray Mann papers consist of correspondences, speeches in various paper formats, newspaper clippings, government publications, photographs, copies of Mann’s passport, land deeds, and research notes from Ben Riley, a Marshall University graduate student from 1983-1985. The focus of the collection primarily covers Mann’s political and social activities, particularly her political involvement during the 1928 presidential campaign for Herbert Hoover and her subsequent work during his administration. Several of her letters are addressed to President Hoover; however almost of the responses come from his secretary Lawrence Richey. The inclusive dates range from 1914 - 1985, however most materials consist …
0124: Savage Grant Abstracts, 1754-1841, Marshall University Special Collections
0124: Savage Grant Abstracts, 1754-1841, Marshall University Special Collections
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Typescript copies of the original grant listing original patentees; decrees and reports entered in the Superior Court of Chancery in Staunton, Virginia, 1817-1841, concerning the sale of lots and resurveying the original grant.
0129: John English Papers, 1866-1887, Marshall University Special Collections
0129: John English Papers, 1866-1887, Marshall University Special Collections
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Mason County, West Virginia judge. Notes about expenses, minutes of meeting of Episcopal vestrymen, correspondence, and a plat of land near Winfield, Putnam County, West Virginia.
0115: Jacob Stollings Will, 1817, Marshall University Special Collections
0115: Jacob Stollings Will, 1817, Marshall University Special Collections
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Copy of a Cabell County [West] Virginia will, 1817, dividing property along Crawley Creek; includes an inventory of the estate.
0157: Charles A. Gebhardt Papers, 1927-1935, Marshall University Special Collections
0157: Charles A. Gebhardt Papers, 1927-1935, Marshall University Special Collections
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Receipts, bills and notes on expenses for taxes and rental properties in Mason and Kanawha Counties, West Virginia.
0152: Cristena Tuckwiller Receipt, 1861, Marshall University Special Collections
0152: Cristena Tuckwiller Receipt, 1861, Marshall University Special Collections
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Receipt for property tax in Greenbrier County, [West] Virginia.
0127: Joseph Scott Indenture, 1807, Marshall University Special Collections
0127: Joseph Scott Indenture, 1807, Marshall University Special Collections
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Indenture between Joseph Scott, Marshall of Virginia District, and Stephen Tease for the sale of three hundred acres of land on Mill Creek in Kanawha County, (West) Virginia.