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Dawson, Jane Campbell, -1925

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Jane Campbell Dawson, Diary and Other Material

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Collection Number: A&M 3587
Overview Diary kept by Jane Campbell Dawson (died March 30, 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri), sister of Archibald W. Campbell (1833-1899), a leader of the West Virginia statehood movement, editor and part owner of the Wheeling "Daily Intelligencer", and prominent Republican. Most noteworthy in terms of West Virginia history is her "In Memoriam" statement regarding her brother found in the back of her diary. This statement regards his character and conveys her sentiment; he died in her Missouri home....
Dates: 1909-1916; Majority of material found in 1909-1911