Folder 2: Fitchett Family and Later Life, 1879 April-1904 July
Scope and Contents
The collection contains letters, paid receipts and household ledgers belonging to William Polk Fitchett. The content of many of the letters deals with James Polk Fitchett's (William's son) life at school and also love letters sent to Willetta Fitchett (William's daughter) from various suitors. The paid receipts consist of charges for services rendered to or from Fitchett himself and the ledgers are an account of household expenses. Other items in the collection are brochures, a shopping list, a poem and business letters from distant relatives and friends.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 April-1904 July
Creator
- From the Collection: Doughty family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers without restrictions.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 half Hollinger document case boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the ODU Community Collections Repository
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Norfolk VA 23529 US
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