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Hugh A. Vantreese Papers, 1895-1907

 File — Box: 4257.016, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents

Letters from Hugh A. Vantreese to his wife Emma and children Rosa and Clyde in Jackson, Tennessee, while he was employed by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company in Mobile and Selma, Alabama. Hugh writes to Emma about trying to find work with decent pay, wishing he could be with his family, and notes to his children. Also included are notes from Hugh's children to their father with updates on local goings-on. There are three letters after Hugh's death from Hugh's brother W. A. Vantreese of New Decatur, Alabama, advising Emma to sue the railroad company for compensation after Hugh's death. There are other miscellaneous documents including invoices, receipts, and calling cards.

Dates

  • 1895-1907

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

From the Collection: 15.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Formerly MSS.2157 Hugh A. Vantreese Papers

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513