Coffman Family Letters, 1917
Scope and Contents
Letters to and from Harry F. and Ruth S. Coffman of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mansfield, Illinois, while he was the assistant medical examiner for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Ruth was living in Mansfield while he traveled for the B & O (based in Cleveland), and their letters cover details of their daily activities and other family news. There are a few letters from family and friends as well as newspaper clippings, Christmas cards, wedding and graduation announcements.
Dates
- Creation: 1917
Creator
- From the Collection: Hall, Wade (Donor, Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 15.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Formerly MSS.2484 Coffman Family Letters
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository