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Molly and Lillia Schilansky Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4229

Scope and Contents

Papers of Molly Schilansky, who ran a dress shop in Thomas, West Virginia, and her sister Lillia ("Lili") Schilansky, who was a teacher in the Tucker County area for over sixty years. Includes teachers' catalog and textbook samples sent to Lillia; a business ledger and financial records of Molly's; correspondence, mainly addressed to Molly; and advertisements. This collection has been minimally processed.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1925-1955

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Researchers may access digitized materials by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (2 1/2 in. (1 document case))

Language

English

Physical Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Title
Molly and Lillia Schilansky Papers
Author
Laureen Wilson
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Sponsor
Chris Kidwell, Michael Ridderbusch

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536