History Hopes and Heartaches from Oak Hill M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “I would like to know if you and the others wish to employ me” Come pull up a chair, neighbors, because I’ve come across a little treasure in the stacks that I just had to share with you. It’s a letter dated October 5, 1877, from right here in Oak… Continue Reading
History A Muddy Mix-Up in the Timber Yard M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “And we are the more disappointed because the large timber which we needed so badly was not loaded first, as we instructed all parties to do.” Pull up a chair, neighbors, because I have found a real treasure in the archives today. This letter, dated March 4th, 1878, comes from… Continue Reading
History Dreams of Gold and the Dust of Flat Fork: A Letter from 1878 M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “i dont like to bound up so close if i can get a place i will move up in your Country this fall and wea will find that gold” Come on in and sit a spell, neighbors. I have got something special to show you today from our archives. It… Continue Reading
History Whispers of Gold and Old West Virginia Hills M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 29, 2026 “he stats that him and his partners hid a large a mount of gold from the indians and it is in your country undoubtedly” Come on in and sit a spell, neighbors. I’ve been sorting through the archives and found a real gem that’ll take you straight back to a… Continue Reading
History A Little Blue Scrap of Love and Consent M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 4, 2026 “This is to ceertify that we are willing for Labin Gunn to Mary our Sister Jane Birdett” Hello there, neighbors! Come on in and gather ’round the archival table. Today, I’ve got something truly special to show you, a tiny piece of history that feels as personal as a whispered… Continue Reading
History A Patch of Road and a Place to Call Home M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “The road down through the mountain is going to be a good one.” Now, pull up a chair and let me show you something special I found tucked away in the archives. It is a letter dated August 27, 1946, written by a fellow named Maxwell Hylton to Mr. L…. Continue Reading
History A Century-Old Standoff: When Lawyers Needed a Little Earnest Money M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “If you people want that case tried again, you will have to put up $200.00 to pay Atty’s fees, i.e. $100.00 to Dillon & Nuckolls, and same amount to our firm.” Now, pull up a chair and let me show you something I found tucked away. It’s a single sheet… Continue Reading
History A Little Window into 1932: Mr. Gwinn’s Mail M Gwinn, December 27, 2025February 9, 2026 “We are inclosing herewith coupon No. 8 in connection with the above loan, showing interest of $44.25 and principal of $150.00.” Come on in and pull up a chair, friends. I’ve been sorting through some old files today and found a little treasure I wanted to share with you all…. Continue Reading
History A Heartfelt Note from the Days of Yore M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 30, 2026 “Many thanks for your prompt attention.” Welcome in, friends. I’ve got something special to show you today—a little slice of life from December of 1900. It’s a single sheet of paper from the law offices of St. Clair, Walker & Summerfield over in Fayetteville. It has that beautiful, warm yellow… Continue Reading
History A Morning Note and a Heavy Heart M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 25, 2026 “I am not feeling good this morning I had a bad dream last night & It makes me feel uneasy” Pull up a chair, friends, and let me show you something special I found tucked away in the archives. It is a tiny slice of life from July 11, 1900,… Continue Reading