Skip to main content

To William W. Watts (A-Z)

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 3
Identifier: 3

Scope and Contents

Includes letters from D.S. Flower about the death of George Watts in 1905. Flower's letters detail how George died and what happened to "Cousin Pet" and the rest of George's family. There is also a letter from Julius Levin written in November 20, 1905 telling William that George was dying. There is also a series of letters from Jno J. Hinds whom William Watts lent money to so that Hinds could go to school. Includes a letter from J.B. Sweeney who William Watts financially assisted. Also has letters from Florence Shelby who William Watts helped go to Vassar College. Also a letter from Bessie Thompson announcing that she has married. There are also several letters from Helen F. Wore who William Watts loaned money to so that she could finish college.

Dates

  • Creation: 1816 - 1970
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1875 - 1960
  • Acquisition: 2000-04-20

Creator

Full Extent

From the Collection: 30.27 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Kentucky University Libraries, Research Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Library 126
521 Lancaster Ave.
Richmond KY 40475 US
859-622-1792