Letter - Walter Stevens to his nephew, John Stevens - History of Worthington

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Letter - Walter Stevens to his nephew, John Stevens - History of Worthington

The WS series contains copies of many letters from Walter Stevens to his nephew, John Stevens (eldest son of Alfred Stevens). Good descriptions of family life and how Stevens mill processed its wood and grain products. Includes cover letter from Daniel R. Porter to Lyn Horton, dated 1 May 2001, indicating there is much value in these letters as they pertain to the history of Worthington. More on history of the mill, building a new dam, Dwight Prentice, Merrick Smith. Entertainment consisted of 'giving dances' and 'kitchen dances' (Sam Hill house a.k.a. Samuel Follette, was famous for its kitchen dances), husking parties, Russell Conwell's lecture, 'Acres of Diamonds', sugar eats, someone called Sugar Billy, Cummington Cattle Show, fishing, and corn roasts. (Identify - History of Worthington)

Papers

21.6 x 35.6 cm (8.5 x 14 in)

1946-10-21

2007-03-25

Box 39

winter 2001

Mary Stevens