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McConnellPersonal_12_14_008
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_14_008
In this short letter, John Preston McConnell reports to Carl and Rio that there has been two recent deaths of faculty members of the State Teachers College at Radford. Professor John Ingram-Brookes, the violin teacher died of peritonitis and Gypsy Smith died of an unnamed cause.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_14_007
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_14_007
This letter to Carl and Rio is mostly concerned with life insurance. John Preston McConnell advises that they keep up their life insurance policies and mentions how important this is. In addition to this advice, he also mentions that Martha McConnell is being taken to the hospital in Roanoke because of a very painful eye malady called "eyeritis". He was most likely referring to what is now known as Iritis, which causes eye redness, sensitivity to light, discomfort and decreased vision.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_14_006
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_14_006
This brief letter is in response to the postal card Rio sent the McConnell family on November 13, 1934. John Preston McConnell acknowledges receipt of it and relays various family informaiton back to Rio and Carl who were living in Oneota, New York at the time.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_14_005
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_14_005
When writing to his children, John Preston McConnell frequently would say that if they did not have time to write a letter that they should send a postal card just to let him know what they were doing. This is one of those postal cards written by his daughter-in-law Rio McConnell. On it she mentions bad winter weather, various aspects of Carl's work at the university, and that they have an additional heater in their apartment with the hope that they will be able to get warm. Carl and Rio McConnell were at the time experiencing some financial difficulties.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_14_004
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_14_004
In this letter to Carl, John Preston McConnell indicates he will be investigating whether a friend of his, B.P.Carrol, who had worked at Syracuse University can exert any influence in getting Carl a job there. Dr. McConnell frequently used his contacts and friends at various universities to help his children find teaching jobs. He also mentions in this letter that he and his wife are working with John McConnel and his wife to erect a tombstone in Scott county for his great grandparents, George and Susanna McConnell.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_14_003
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_14_003
In addition to relatine various family news in tis short letter from John Preston McConnell to his son Carl, he also inquires whether Carl wishes membership in the Virginia Academy. Dr. McConnell was an avid letter writer and would sometimes write several letters to Carl each week, so they were often times very short letters with very little new information.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_14_002
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_14_002
In this letter to his sons Carl and Paul, John Preston McConnel relates additional information as to how they can vote in a local election to keep alcohol out of Radford. Dr. McConnell was very involved in the Anti-Saloon League.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_14_001
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_14_001
In this letter to his son Carl, John Preston McConnell relates various news, and mentions there is an election approaching and that the topic of allowing alcohol back into the town of Radford is on the agenda. He is urging Carl to contact Mr. Jim Epperly, the local registrar to inquire about voting. Dr. McConnell was very concerned with keeping alcohol out of the town and wanted to be sure all in his family voted in the correct way on the issue.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_032
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_032
This letter to Carl and Rio is mostly concerned with Rio visiting the McConnells in Radford. There is mention that John Preston McConnell would like to visit New England, but here and in a previous letter he talks about not being able to travel long distances.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_031
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_031
This newsy letter from John Preston McConnell to Carl and Rio catches them up with family news. Also, he mentions wishing Rio would visit Radford and offers to send the college car out to pick her up when she wants to visit.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_027
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_027
In this letter to Carl and Rio, John Preston McConnell gives housing advice to his son and daughter-in-law. Apparently Carl and Rio's financial situation was such that it made more financial sense to them to rent an apartment than to live in a house and Dr. McConnell is here advising them against that. "I think a man has a little better standing in the commnity if he has a home where he can entertain his friends and looked up on as one of the citizens than if he had mere apartments in a hotel or rooming house or apartmnte house of some kind." He urges Carl and Rio to take their time in making decisions.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_028
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_028
In this letter to his father, Carl McConnell mentions that he is applying for a position in Washington DC and is asking John Preston McConnel for advice and help. Dr. McConnell had mentioned in previous letters to Carl that he has friends and influence with various politicians and in this letter, Carl indicates that any influence that would be helpful is welcome. He also hints that his wife Rio does not know about this and asks that it be kept private.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_030
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_030
This letter to the McConnell family in Radford from Rio in Oneota, New York seems to be updating them on her plans to return to Virginia in the coming months because she and her husband, Carl McConnell can not afford for her to stay with Carl for the summer. Carl McConnell was at the time teaching at a Hartwick College in Oneota, New York and had no guaranteed income for the summer. Rio mentions that they had run out of coal to burn and that they were both suffering from the climate in New York, also that they were in debt and that she felt the need to find a job to help with expenses. Rio McConnell was a certified teacher in the state of Virginia at the time. In previous letters she had mentioned the thought that she and Carl should rent an apartment instead of having a house to save on expenses and in his reply to that letter dated May 21, 1934, John Preston McConnell had urged them to rethink that and keep a house. This letter is a continuation of her thoughts on that matter.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_026
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_026
In this letter to Carl and Rio, John Preston McConnell inquires about their financial health and tells them he has been paying Carl's medical bills at the John Hopkins Hospital and that at the time the balance was down to $55.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_025
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_025
In this letter to Carl and Rio, John Preston McConnell mentions that the State Teachers College at Radford had requested $15,000 from the state for a new heating plant, and $135,000 from the state for a new kitchen and dining room- this was during the Great Depression, so it was not a guarantee at all. In this letter he also gives some lifestyle advice in that he reminds Carl and Rio that they should live a good life each day and try to do good each day.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_024
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_024
The McConnell family would circulate letters among themselves so that all members would know the same information. Sometimes they would write additional letters and pass these along as well, sometimes not. In the case of this letter, John Preston McConnell was sending Carl and Rio a copy of a letter he wrote to Paul. This accompanying letter does not have any new information except some advice to always be good to each other and to others. Dr. McConnell reflects that if he had his life to live over he would do more for others and would be more kind. In addition he asks for Carl to send a sketch and information to include in the next edition of his book "Who Am I?" and mentions Dr. M'Ledge Moffett is waiting on copies of her book about the history of Radford College from the press.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_023
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_023
This short letter to Carl from his father, John Preston McConnell appears to be just a quick note to keep in touch.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_022
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_022
This letter, from John Preston McConnell to Carl and Rio who were visiting Rio's family in Beckley, West Virginia, appears to be to invite them on a short trip to Gate City and on the Blue Grass Trail. He mentions again that he is trying to get money and plans for a dining room on the college campus.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_021
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_021
Apparently at the time he wrote this letter, John Preston McConnell was having some sort of health issues- probably related to an earlier letter mentioning him having shingles (a stress related skin disease). He reports that he went to the hospital for a check-up and that he was in good condition, but also that he had been advised to take a very long vacation. He mentions that Governor Trinkle had visited him in the hospital and urged him to take a 2-3 month vacation also. This letter was addressed to both Paul and Carl McConnell. In addition, to his health news, he mentions the college having purchased the "Heth Reservation" and how they are incorporating it into the college; he talks about the number of students at the college for their summer sessions and how that number is bigger than any of the other Teachers Colleges in the state; again mentions the Governor asking colleges to cut the pay rate for employees by thirty percent (the Great Depression was happening at the time) and- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_020
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_020
In this letter to Carl, John Preston McConnell again talks about his interest in Norway and Iceland and describes how he read much about them when he was a boy. In addition, he mentions that he is suffering from shingles, their relative Emmett McConnell is working in a show at the Chicago World's Fair, as well as other family news.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_019
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_019
In this short letter to his father, Carl McConnell appears to just be alerting him that all is well, mentions he will be studying with Dr. Bjorni Sammundson in Iceland and that his friend Dr. Hjalmar Brock, in anticipation of his visit had gathered together a large amount of literature for Carl to view while in Oslo, Norway.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_018
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_018
In this letter to Carl, John Preston McConnell mentions several things of interest, among them: the college bought the Heth House and plans on making it a Home Economics house for the college, and commencement for 1933 will show 256 graduates in the 2 and 4 year programs. At the time of this letter, Carl was heading to Oslo, Norway and then to Iceland to further his studies of Biology and Dr. McConnell mentions his interest in the fjords of Norway and of Iceland.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_017
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_017
In this very short letter, John Preston McConnel again asks his son Carl how to bind and preserve a packet of professional articles Carl wrote. Dr. McConnell wants very much to copy and bind these articles and distribute this to various libraries in the state.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_016
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_016
In this letter to Carl, John Preston McConnell talks about politicians running for governor. He mentions four men running, three wet and one dry- a reference to alcohol. He mentions efforts toward getting other "dry" candidates to run and that people have tried to get him to run also. In addition, the letter relates various family news, mentions several church elders by name, again asks Carl about coming to Radford for the summer to dictate his memoir to stenographers, and mentions that M'Ledge Moffett is just finishing a "great book on the history of the college".- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_015
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_015
In this very short letter to Carl, John Preston McConnell asks again how best to preserve and distribute to libraries a packet of professional articles Carl had written. He spends the rest of the letter again mentioning that Carl had overdrawn his bank account by $17, and that there is still money owed on a bill to Howard Kelly Hospital at Johns Hopkins.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_014
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_014
In this letter to Carl and Rio, John Preston McConnell suggests that Carl come to Radford for the summer and that if he does, Dr. McConnell will assign some stenographers to him so that he can dictate his memoirs. He states that "we could have some stencils cut and run off on the duplicating machine something like I wrote of the McConnell family". He also tells Carl that he has recently spoken to Dr. Chandler of Richmond University about employing Carl. He also mentions a packet of professional articles Carl wrote and sent to Radford. Dr. McConnell is curious how to preserve and distribute them.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_013
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_013
In this letter, as well as passing along various family news, John Preston McConnell mentions he has heard that his son Carl has been offered a renewal of his position in Oneota, New York. He is here urging his son to keep that job because even though he might not be happy, jobs are very hard to come by. He points out how hard it is to find work in the teaching field, which of course turned out to be excellent advice sinse at this time, the Great Depression was still in its beginning years. Also of interest is the mention that Carl has overdrawn his bank account by $17. Dr. McConnell had set up a special account in the First and Merchants bank in Radford so that if Carl had a financial problem, money could be drawn from this account.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_012
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_012
In this letter to Carl and Rio, John Preston McConnell gives an update on who won in recent elections, mentions attending a Rotary Club meeting, mentions the Hopwoods are getting feeble but are still cheerful and happy and relates a few pieces of family news.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_011
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_011
This note from John Preston McConnell to Carl is just to alert Carl that a book in French has been received but Dr. McConnell has no idea what it is and so will save it.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_010
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_010
The bulk of this letter to Carl and Rio from John Preston McConnell is spent listing various politicians and explaining the friendship or political inluence he has with them. He urges Carl to tell him anything he wishes brought to any Virginia Politician's mind. In particular he mentions Senator Swanson, Senator Montague, former Governor Trinkle, John W. Flannagan, Congressman T.G. Burch, Judge C.A. Woodrum, A. Willis Robertson, P.H. Drewry, J. Murray Hooker, Governor John Garland Pollard and Governor Byrd.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_009
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_009
This very short letter mentions there being a city election happening as to whether they will build a damn over the Little River. The rest of the letter seems to be just an effort at keeping in touch and asking about Carl and Rio McConnell's health.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_008
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_008
This letter to Carl and Rio from John Preston McConnell contains an interesting paragraph about numbers of sick students at Radford. The rest of the letter is mostly concerned with relating various pieces of family news.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_007
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_007
This letter to Carl from his father, John Preston McConnell is mostly concerned with passing along family news. Of interest though is a paragraph about the McConnells going to a conference in New Orleans. Dr. McConnell says that he will look for jobs for Carl while he is there but points out that jobs are still very scarce since at this point the Great Depression has only just getting started.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_005
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_005
This very short letter to Carl and Rio from John Preston McConnell appears to have been written to tell Carl that Dr. McConnell had paid most of Carl's hospital bill for treatment he received at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland. Carl McConnell suffered most of his life from injuries related to his time in World War 1.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_006
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_006
This letter to John Preston McConnell, President of The First and Merchants National Bank, and President of The State Teachers College at Radford, alerts Dr. McConnell that a $100 check has been deposited in his account and a $50 check deposited in his son Carl's account. It also contains two deposit slips showing this. An interesting feature is the letter is on The First and Merchants National Bank letterhead, while the deposit slips are on First National Bank letterhead, but with the word Merchants written in pencil between the words First and National. The First and Merchants National Bank had recently formed by the merger of The Farmers and Merchants Bank and the First National Bank.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_004
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_004
This very short letter accompanied a $100 check to Johns Hopkins Hospital, where John Preston McConnell's son Carl had received treatment for various war related medical issues. Dr. McConnell was assisting his son by paying several medical and other bills for him.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_003
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_003
This letter, dated November 4, 1932 is in response to one Carl sent to John Preston McConnell on November 1, 1932. In it, Dr. McConnell gives some advice on teaching and specifically comments on some things Carl mentioned about knowledge of the exceptions to various rules and how that knowledge affects teaching. This letter gives an insight into Dr. McConnell's thoughts on teaching that we might not have seen before.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_002
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_002
In this letter, written on his 36th birthday, Carl McConnell sends news to John Preston McConnel as well as a $50 check which he apparently owed. In addition, he mentions that his wife Rio has been having health problems and needed new glasses and shoes and that a lot of her health issues stem from her having had Scarlet Fever.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_13_001
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_13_001
In this letter to Carl and Rio, John Preston McConnell mostly just relates family news. Of particular interest is his talk of owning two churches in Scott County- one he is letting the "regular old hard-shelled Baptists" use and the other the "Holiness people" are using. He indicates he does not want to give them the churches but is just letting them use them. There is also mention in this letter of sending Carl a copy of Dr. McConnell's genealogy book "Who Am I?"- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_12_032
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_032
In this letter to Memorial Hospital in New York City, John Preston McConnell is alerting the hospital that he has sent money to his son Carl via Western Union and asks their assistance in getting the money to him. He also mentions his nephew, Dr. Charles Lucas works at the hospital.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_12_029
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_029
This letter to Carl from his father, John Preston McConnell was sent to Memorial Hospital in New York City. Carl was receiving treatment for various health issues there and Dr. McConnell was alerting him to the fact that Charles D. Lucas is there and is a family friend and offered the possibility of giving free treatment to Carl.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_12_031
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_031
In this letter to Dr. Charles Lucas, of Memorial Hospital in New York City and nephew of a very concerned John Preston McConnell reaches out to his friend asking him to help Carl with advice, medical treatment and financial aid while in the hospital. In a previous letter we learned that Dr. Lucas indicated he could help get Carl inexpensive or free treatment.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_12_030
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_030
The three letters in this file represent one of the efforts John Preston McConnell made to be sure his son Carl's medical bills were up to date. Carl McConnell suffered from various war related health issues and had to seek medical attention several times after the war. In these letters, we see Dr. McConnell has contacted Johns Hopkins Hospital and inquired as to the balance of Carl's bill. In the second letter, a representative of Johns Hopkins is alerting Dr. McConnell that $180 is owed. In the third letter, Dr. McConnell indicates he will be sending a check for about half the amount owed very soon.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_028
This letter to Paul McConnell from John Preston McConnell gives a very detailed accounting of the First and Merchants National Bank, of which he is president. The bank formed from the merger of The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and the First National Bank. In this letter, Dr. McConnell describes the layout of the bank and how much money they hold. He encourages Paul to buy stock in the bank and assures Paul that he will keep the stock and cash in the university safe. He also tells Paul that he is sending $35 which has been collected from rental property in Radford that the two own together, and mentions taking his genealogical book Who Am I to the binders. Copies of this book were distributed to all family members, and to various libraries across the state of Virginia.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_12_027
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_027
In this letter to Carl and Rio, John Preston McConnell tells them that since he has to be in Richmond soon, he can have his driver stop in Charlottesville to pick up Carl and bring him to Radford for a visit. He offers that the driver can drive as slow as comfort dictates so that Carl will be as comfortable as possible on the trip and remarks that in doing this Carl could save $10-$12 in transportation.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_12_026
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_026
In this letter to Carl, John Preston McConnell appears to be giving advice against Carl accepting a job in New York because of the cold weather up there. He also expresses concern about instability in Mississippi where Carl also has job opportunities. 1932 was in the midst of the Great Depression and money was very hard to come by, even in state institutions and Dr. McConnell mentions hearing that some people were not being paid in Mississippi. Dr. McConnell also brings up the idea that Carl should start writing his memoirs and how that might be a thing to do while looking for work.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_12_025
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_025
In this short letter to Carl and Rio, John Preston McConnell asks several questions about Carl's thoughts on employment, and about various other personal financial and professional matters.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_12_024
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_024
This letter to Carl McConnell is presented here to show how John Preston McConnell was working towards finding his son Carl a job. Dr. McConnell was writing letters to all college presidents to alert them to Carl's qualifications and availability, and he was asking other academians to write letters of recommendation as well.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_12_023
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_023
In this letter to Carl and Rio, John Preston McConnell gives some advice about employment choices that Carl has. He also mentions that he is now President of First and Merchants National Bank in Radford, which was formed when The Farmers and Merchants Bank merged with The First National Bank.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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McConnellPersonal_12_12_022
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- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
McConnellPersonal_12_12_022
This short letter from John Preston McConnell to his son Carl is one asking for details on Carl's needs and asking him to check in with a bank in Charlottesville to straighten out an address issue. Carl was at the time in Charlottesville, Virginia due to health issues which made him leave Paris, France.- Creator
- McConnell, John Preston (1866-1937)
- McConnell, Carl (1896-1939)
- McConnell, Rio (1899-1985)
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