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Identifier

Accession 111

Inclusive Dates

1884-1919

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

1,500 pieces, 0.75 linear feet

Language

English;

Historical Note

Mary "May" Louisa Oni Cornwell Holler (1871-1951) was born in Chester County, SC and was an honor graduate of the Chester Female Academy in Chester, Virginia.

Scope and Content Note

The Mary Oni Holler Papers consist of genealogical material concerning the Holler family and correspondence related to Mary “May” Louisa Oni Cornwell Holler (1871-1951). The genealogy material are photocopied pages from an unknown publication and include information related to the following surnames: Cornwell (Cornwall); Walker; Holler; Eisenhower; Whiteaker; Maukert; Darby; Hobbs; Rice; Sigmon; Jeffords; Goebel; Wiggins; Wilson. Also included in the genealogical material is a biography of Mary Louisa Oni Cornwell Holler, Dr. William Jesse Williams Cornwell (1841-1910), Adlai Ellwood Holler (1871-1961), and Adley D. Holler (1840-1919), as well as sections titled: “Cornwall (Cornwell) Family Notes;” “Personal Account of A. D. Holler’s Civil War Record;” “The Eisenhower – Holler Connection;” “Early English Cornwalls;” “Scotland and Ireland;” and “Virginia Cornwalls.” The collection is comprised mostly of correspondence between May Holler and her parents in Chester County, South Carolina. The subjects covered in the letters mainly concern her life, impressions and studies at the Chester Female Institute in Chester, Virginia, her marriage, family matters, her work as a schoolteacher in Chester County, her travels, and social life.

Additional Notes

Literary Rights: Remain with the family

Provenance

The papers of Mary Oni Holler were received for photocopying by the Winthrop College Archives during the fall of 1978 from members of the family through the help of Dr. and Mrs. Melford Wilson.

Keywords

Correspondence, Genealogy, Chester County SC, Chester VA, Holler Family

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Mary Oni Holler Papers - Accession 111

LC Subject Headings

Holler, Mary Louisa Oni Cornwell, 1871-1951--Archives; Hollar family; Chester Female Institute (Chester, Va.); Teachers--South Carolina--Chester County; Chester County (S.C.)--Biography; Chester County (S.C.)--Social life and customs--19th century; Chester County (S.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century; Chester County (S.C.)--Genealogy; Chester (Va.)--Social life and customs--19th century; Chester (Va.)--Social life and customs--20th century

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