Collection: Cooper-Culbertson Papers | Archival Collection Guides

Scope and Contents

This accession includes correspondence between members of the Cooper-Culbertson family from 1917-1938, with the majority of the letters dating from 1917-1918. Most of these letters were written by Mattie Cooper to Lou Culbertson. One of these letters includes a bank note. Two greeting cards and a partial letter from a family member named Maude are also included in this accession. Common topics discussed in these letters are sickness, property, various family members, farming, and the involvement of family members in World War I.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1917-1938; Bulk 1917-1918

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Biographical / Historical

The Cooper-Culbertson family appears to be based in Laurens, South Carolina with members in Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi as well. The two people featured most prominently in this accession are Lou Culbertson of Laurens, South Carolina and Mattie Cooper of Augusta, Georgia