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Frances Staunton Collection
Ms93-13


1. Large envelope marked the Colorado State Bank
Carbon copy of will of Susan A. Staunton
Carbons of documentation compiled by A. G. Staunton (her brother) to contest the will - background and sources of estate; interviews with former employees, etc. concerning Ms. Staunton's illness, etc.
2. Legal size Kanawha Banking & Trust envelope
Inventory of stocks inherited by A. G. Staunton from Admiral Sidney Staunton
Direction of joint tenancy of these stocks - A. G. Staunton and/or Frances Hornbrook Staunton
Assorted related papers
3. From Katherine Wheatley, posted December 31, 1949 - Expresses opinions with reference to settlement of contested will
4. From Katherine Wheatley, posted March 21, 1950 - inquires as to Dr.'s health
5. To Mrs. H. W. Hoke, not posted. See #1, carbons
6. To Katherine Wheatley, not posted
Carbons of questions to be asked of Judge Sigfrid
Carbon of statement by Dr. William Calvin Barger with reference to deterioration of Ms. Staunton's condition; interesting personal observations from her earlier days
7. From I. Noyes Smith (V.P. K.B.&T.), posted September 19, 1949 - Inadvisability of contesting the will
8. From Katherine Wheatley, posted September 16, 1949 - Intrigue with reference to Julia Davis and will; Upset at not being permitted to take her things from the Staunton house
9. To Mrs. L. F. Bullard, posted April 14, 1911 - Easter greeting from sister; Regrets must put Minnie in sanatorium
10. To Rachel B. Staunton, posted October 1904 - Pamphlet detailing "The National Florence Crittenton Mission"
11. To Dr. Rachel Bullard Staunton, posted September 24, 1899 - discusses domestic matters
12. To Mrs. Rose Hudson, unposted - List of nurses who cared for Ms. Staunton
13. From Katherine Wheatley, posted July 29, 1949 - Refers to letters she had returned (not included) with reference to character of Ms. Durant; Discusses ignominy surrounding her move
14. From Katherine Wheatley, posted November 7, 1949 - Discusses past events at Ms. Staunton's house - Urges Dr. to go through with suit
15. From Charles Crittenton to Dr. Staunton, posted October 12, 1904 - Offers advice
16. From Virginia Payne to Rachel Staunton, posted January 29, 1940; - Thank you letter; Responds to inquiry with reference to Ms. Staunton – she has not seen her
17. From Katherine Wheatley, posted November 12, 1949 - Concerning Ms. Staunton; what happened to the check and other events
18. From Katherine Wheatley, posted November 7, 1949 - Examples of remarks "the Family" had made
19. From Katherine Wheatley, posted October 13, 1949 - Discusses will
20. From Katherine Wheatley, posted October 14, 1949; Concerning check - confrontation with Louise
21. From W. T. Judy (K.B. & T. V.P.) to Frances Staunton, posted January 5, 1959 - Information regarding the treatment of stock income for tax purposes from father's account
22. From I. Noyes Smith (K.B.&T.), posted December 3, 1949 - Notice of intent to liquidate real estate at 1012 Kanawha Street and 9 Dunbar St.
23. Large Kanawha Banking & Trust envelope, posted December 23, 1958 addressed to Mr. A. B. Bouton
Contract of Agency between Frances H. Staunton and K.B.&T.
Note with reference to Rosanna Todd Taylor - identifies likeness as that of A. Lincoln
Copy of letter to Miss Grace Bedell from A. Lincoln
Newsletter "The New 1939 Dodge Luxury Liner"
Background of Ms. Staunton, see #1
Letter to Dr. Rachel B. Staunton from Georgia L. Osborn, posted June 12, 1931 - concerning daguerreotypes
Letter to cousin Rachel from Mabel H. Johnson - apologizes for not having found out about the daguerreotypes yet
second letter to cousin Rachel from Ms. Johnson - she had traveled to Springfield, but they did not think it was Lincoln
24. Large Kanawha Banking & Trust envelope posted January 25, 1954
Statement of cash income - Trust Dept., K.B.& T., 1954
Dispersal of trust income 1953 - check stub, letter and receipts, letter and check stub covering March 1953 thru June 1953
March 12, 1954 Carbide notice to buy outstanding shares of Kanawha Land Co.
Statement of income cash - Trust Dept., K.B.& T., 1953
Statement of taxable status of dividend paid in 1953
Letter from I. Noyes Smith
Handwritten notes with reference to 1953 income taxes – includes expenses of ranch
Tax Notice – City of Denver 1954
Income and Surplus Statement for the calendar year 1953; Statement of Receipts and Disbursements, 1953, audit by Norman S. Fitzhugh & Co. (this is the final distribution of the assets of the trust)
25. Kanawha Banking & Trust envelope
handwritten questions with reference to inheritance tax, etc.
Letter to K.B.& T. directing how Agency account should be registered, dated January 1954
Carbon of Contract of Agency dated February 13, 1945
Statements of investments held as of January 27, 1954
Carbon from J. M. Woods to W. T. Judy (K.B. & T.), dated January 19, 1954
Receipts (2) for Kanawha Land Co. March 8, 1954 - A. G. Staunton - 30 shares; Archibald G. Staunton - 10 shares
26. Kanawha Banking & Trust envelope, posted March 17, 1950 - Prospectus - commercial Credit company March 15, 1950
27. Kanawha Banking & Trust envelope, posted December 30, 1952
Statements for period from December 30, 1952 thru June 28, 1952 for trust account
check stubs for net income during 1952-53 period
28. Kanawha Banking & Trust envelope, posted June 28, 1952; Various income statements - K.B. & T. Trust Dept. from period between December 1946 and December 1949
29. From Katherine Wheatley, posted January 12,1950; Relating the settlement of the will, "the big steal of the West Virginia estates"
30. To Dr. Arch Staunton/Daniel Boone Hotel, unposted. See #1
31. From Katherine Wheatley, posted November 10, 1949; Interpretation of telegram, the hotel deal, the night they made her leave the house
32. From Katherine Wheatley, posted February 1, 1950; Concerning the heirs desire to sell the property, discussion of who will pay the taxes, inquires about his health
33. From Katherine Wheatley, posted February 17, 1950
A. Returns carbons he had sent for her to read with reference to settlement of suit proposed by Dr. Staunton
October 12, 1949, Samuel D. Lopinsky to Staunton
December 22, 1949, Staunton to Samuel D. Lopinsky
December 28, 1949, Staunton to I. Noyes Smith
January 20, 1950, Wood Boulden, Jr. to I. N. Smith
January 20, 1950, Hawthorn Battle to Jack D. Altizer
January 23, 1950, Jack D. Altizer to Staunton
January 31, 1950, Samuel D. Lopinsky to Staunton
February 4, 1950, Staunton to I. Noyes Smith
B. Handwritten letter from Ms. Wheatley returning these carbons
34. Kanawha Banking & Trust envelope, posted December 29, 1949
Carbon of "Division & Distribution of Stocks By The Trustees Under Will of Sidney A. Staunton" following termination of trust as of January 15, 1945
Letter from K.B.& T., posted February 5, 1945 - detailing final settlement of trust
Letter from K.B. & T., posted February 20, 1950 - explaining taxable status of certain dividends
35. Kanawha Banking & Trust envelope, posted December 28, 1950
From I. Noyes Smith, posted February 24, 1951 - concerning taxable status of trust income
Handwritten notes with reference to trusts
Letter and check stub for trust income September 1950 to December 1950
Letter and check stub for trust income as of December 1950
Letter and check stub for trust income March 1950 to June 1950
36. From Katherine Wheatley, posted September 20, 1949 - Concerning the time she fainted at Ms. Staunton's, Mrs. Hudson's part in having Mrs. Lynch dismissed and herself (Ms. Wheatley) sent away
37. From Katherine Wheatley, posted September 30, 1949 - Concerning Mr. Judy's attempt (K.B. & T.) to obtain her signature to a list of 6 prepared questions
38. Kanawha Banking & Trust envelope, posted January 7, 1942 - Income Statements - 1942 to 1949

Art work of The Kanawha and New River Valleys Published in Twelve Parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company 1897


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