In this letter of August 27, 1941, a sender possibly named Marvin A. Gerald sends Dan Tompkins ten dollars as credit towards a school loan from the Knights Templar Educational Fund. Mr. Gerald asks Mr. Tompkins if he could be a reference on his…
In this letter of February 9, 1909, an unknown sender writes to Charles A. Bird informing him he has not received a payment from a judgement involving Captain James W. Terrell (1829-1908) against the Thomas estate (William Holland Thomas, 1805-1893).…
In this letter of March 20, 1927, Emily Weigle (Tompkins) writes to Dan Tompkins expressing her concern over his newspaper business and financial affairs. Ms. Weigle discusses the move to a new school, weather, and visits with friends.
Olin S. Dean writes an obituary for Margaret Reynolds (1911-1915) dated September 2, 1915 in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Margaret Reynolds was born on November 3, 1911 and passed away on August 29, 1915. She was buried in West Asheville cemetery.…
In this letter of June 16, 1924, Emily Weigle (Tompkins) writes to Dan Tompkins about his political campaign loss and wishes he would write more often. Ms. Weigle describes the opening of High Hampton resort in Asheville and finishing her school year…
In this letter of January 5, 1932, Dan Tompkins writes to his mother Annie Tompkins and family explaining his personal and business outings, and his wife Emily’s recent visit.
In this letter of November 10, 1941, Charles James Metz writes to the Ambassador of Great Britain, John G. Winant (1889-1947). Mr. Metz sends Mr. Winant an editorial written by Dan Tompkins on the “Detroit incident”.
In this letter of March 25, 1933, Charlie B. Robinson writes to H. T. (Hiram Tyram) Hunter commending Senator Frances and Dan Tompkins in their funding appropriation efforts for Western Carolina Teachers College. In a separate handwritten note, Mr.…
In this letter of October 15, 1920, Charles A. Webb writes to Dan Tompkins praising him for his editorials on political campaign speeches by candidates Cam. (Cameron) Morrison, Felix Alley, and Zebulon Weaver. Mr. Webb asks Mr. Tompkins to cover…