George Van Metre papers, 1732-1943, bulk 1830-1910

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Summary

Creator:
Van Metre, George
Abstract:
George Van Metre was a civil engineer, real estate dealer, local politician and local recorder of weather conditions at Martinsburg, West Virginia. The collection includes surveying notes, drawings, personal and business correspondence and papers of Van Metre as well as William Ferrel and members of his family. Also included are weather observations, account books and letters from a missionary in India.
Extent:
9 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.10052

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is predominantly composed of surveying notes and drawings, together with personal and business correspondence and papers of Van Metre, of William Ferrel (1817-1891), meteorologist, and of other members of the Van Metre and Ferrel (Ferrell) families of West Virginia. The Van Metre and Ferrel families were connected through marriage. The collection also includes weather observations, business diaries, letters relating to family matters, medical records, letters from a missionary in India about her experiences and the people she encounters, and account books.

Biographical / historical:

George Van Metre was a civil engineer, real estate dealer, local politician and local recorder of weather conditions at Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Acquisition information:
The George W. Van Metre paers were acquired by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library in 1954.
Processing information:

Processed by: Rubenstein Library staff

Accessions described in this finding aid: 48-1860

Physical location:
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Subjects

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Subjects:
Meteorology -- Observations
Civil engineers -- Correspondence
Surveying -- Records
Missions -- India
Missionaries -- Correspondence
Meteorologists -- United States
Names:
Van Metre family
Ferrel family
Van Metre, George
Places:
West Virginia -- Climate
West Virginia -- Genealogy

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[Identification of item], George W. Van Metre papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.