Series 1. Lynch Family Papers, Boxes 1-7, ca. 1850-1960

This series contains materials related to the Lynch and Spindler families, the bulk of which are letters. Purchased by Gary Weiner at a house sale held by the children of Lawrence R. and Gretchen Spindler Lynch, the Lynch Family Papers include a collection of approximately 300 letters, postcards, and other documents belonging to three generations of the Lynch family of Clarksburg, WV, as well as the Spindler family of Winfield, Kansas. The materials begin with Charles Wesley Lynch (1851-1932), an attorney and judge, and John Wesley Spindler (1850 May 11-1934 March 4), a school superintendent; continue through Lawrence Robinson Lynch (1890 May 29-1964 January 9) and his wife Gretchen Spindler Lynch (1892 July 5-1980 May); and conclude with correspondence between Lawrence, Gretchen, and their three children, Barbara Virginia, Mary Gretchen, and Charles Wesley Lynch, II. See Historical Note for more information. Electronic materials from Bill Arnett include: a 180 page document of transcripts, a 24 page document of transcripts (which are probably all included in the 180 page document, though perhaps with different metadata), a historical note, a 29 page documents of research notes from newspapers etc., and a document recording emails with Bill Arnett which include details pertaining to the collections materials.

Additional Lynch family materials can be found in Series 10. Oversize Materials and Series 11. Periodicals and Clippings. Transcripts of a few Lynch letters can be found in box 11, folder 1.