Priddy family materials on the history of Van Wert County, OH

 Collection – Box: MMS-2088 to MMS-2101, Folder: MMS-2101
Identifier: MMS-2101

Collection Overview

Abstract

A collection of printed articles, addresses, and interviews written by or about members of the Priddy family of Van Wert, Ohio. Subjects deal primarily with the history of Van Wert County, Ohio.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1935-1961

Extent

0.04 Cubic Feet (One letter folder and one flat folder)

Creator

Content Description

Copies of various articles and addresses written by or about members of the Priddy family of Van Wert, OH, all concerning the history of Van Wert and Van Wert County. Also includes a brief history of Van Wert County published by the Van Wert County Historical Society, and a copy of the 5/6/1961 issue of "The Ohio Farmer" newspaper, which contains articles on the Black Swamp.

Biographical / Historical

A family living in Van Wert County, Ohio since at least the 1830s.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

Materials in English.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Date and source of acquisition unknown.

Title
Guide to the Priddy family materials on the history of Van Wert County, OH
Author
William Niner
Date
August 11, 2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
  • Box: MMS-2088 to MMS-2101, Folder: MMS-2101 (Mixed materials)