Hatfield Family Papers

The "View now" link directs to the finding aid only. Please email wvrhcref@westvirginia.libanswers.com or call 304-293-3536 for more information about accessing collection A & M 4490 Hatfield Family Papers, ca. 1842-2019. Papers and artifacts of the Hatfield family of southwest West Virginia, as compiled by their descendants. Best known for the Hatfield and McCoy feud during the late 19th century, this collection is connected to Devil "Anse" Hatfield, his wife Louvisa Hatfield, and four of their 13 children: Elias, Tennyson ("Tennis"), Joseph Davis ("J.D."), and Detroit ("Troy"). The most common types of materials found in the collection are newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, and later academic writings on the Hatfield and McCoy feud. To complement the archival material, biographical and online print outs have been included in the collection by the donor. When possible, we have kept the original order of photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence. Most of the content is regarding the everyday life of the Hatfields and their extended family, including the children's experiences working for the Pocahontas Coal Company, holiday and greeting cards, delinquent account notices, and land deeds.<lb/> Record Series include<lb/> Series 1. Correspondence, 1894-2000, undated.<lb/> Series 2. Legal and Financial Documents, 1872- 1983, undated.<lb/> Series 3. Printed Material, 1897-2019, undated.<lb/> Series 4. Photographs, ca. 1900-1940, undated.<lb/> Series 5. Oversized Materials, 1824-1995, undated.<lb/> Series 6. Artifacts, 1928-2003, undated