Margaret and Ames Vanwormer Letter
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a brief letter from Margaret and Ames Vanwormer to an unnamed brother. The letter relates entirely to personal matters, mentioning the illness of Edward Matthew; news of Charles, James and Samuel Lake; and plans to move away from Fort [Dodge?].
Dates
- 1863
Creator
- Vanwormer, Ames, b. abt. 1836 (Person)
- Vanwormer, Margaret, b. abt. 1841 (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
Biographical Note
Ames and Margaret Vanwormer are listed in the 1880 census as a married couple living in Hamilton County, Nebraska. Both were born in Pennsylvania--he ca. 1836, she ca. 1841. Also living in the household were their children: Caroline, Charles, Henry, Birdy, and Alvira. (The census indicates that the oldest two children had been born in Iowa; the latter 3, Nebraska.) Boarding with the family was 21-year-old Edward M. Vanwormer. No further biographical information could be found.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
The collection includes a letter from Margaret and Ames Vanwormer to brother, regarding news of family and acquaintances.
Source of Acquisition
The Margaret and Ames Vanwormer Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 1993.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Margaret and Ames Vanwormer Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Processing Information
The processing and description of the Margaret and Ames Vanwormer Letter commenced and was completed in April 2009.
- Title
- Margaret and Ames Vanwormer Letter, 1863
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John M. Jackson, Archivist
- Date
- 2009 (CC0 1.0)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu