Westall Family papers, 1790-1986 (bulk 1880-1986) and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Westall family
Abstract:
Prominent family from Asheville, NC. Includes papers of several different members of the family including correspondence, clippings, speeches, and writings of Virginia Westall in her capacity as aide to General R. L. Eichelberger; papers from family's various civic capacities; WWI and WWII correspondence; military records; family photographs and clippings; other personal correspondence including some related to cousin Thomas Wolfe; photographs of Asheville; Westall genealogy; some poetry, a journal, other writings; business papers including those concerning violin making and some from a family member's construction business in Asheville.
Extent:
6 Linear Feet
2,226 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.01369

Background

Scope and content:

Includes papers of several different members of the family including correspondence, clippings, speeches, and writings of Virginia Westall in her capacity as aide to General R. L. Eichelberger; papers from family's various civic capacities; WWI and WWII correspondence; military records; family photographs and clippings; other personal correspondence including some related to cousin Thomas Wolfe; photos of Asheville; Westall genealogy; some poetry, a journal, other writings; business papers including those concerning violin making and some from a family member's construction business in Asheville.

Biographical / historical:

The Westall Family was a prominent family from Asheville, NC.

Acquisition information:
The Westall Family Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1983, and 1998.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff, 1977

Encoded by Carrie Mills, May 2011

Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 11-2-77, 6-19-78, 12-19-78, 1-25-80, 8-20-80, 7-20-81, 12-9-83, 1998-0135

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