Hopkins-McVay family papers, 1836-1964.

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Hopkins-McVay family papers, 1836-1964.

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Correspondence, journals, essays, speeches, account books, land records, certificates, brochures, and memorabilia of Joel Willis Hopkins, Sr. (1814-1902), Archibald Wilson Hopkins (1845-1926), Cara Louisa McVay Hopkins (1861-1950s), and Joel Willis Hopkins, Jr. (1902- ). Documents family members' educational, religious, and social backgrounds and activities; contributions to the development of Granville; and evolution of the family businesses: stock farming, bank management, and land ownership and rental.

7.92 linear ft. (19 boxes) + 1 microfilm reel.

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