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2021


State Government Records Accessioned

Agriculture. Inwood farmers materials including market board of directors, meeting minutes, bylaws, and plans; WV Department of Agriculture policy manual, photos, 1973-2010. 1 box, 1 oversized folder. Department of Agriculture. Ar2106

Appointments. Gubernatorial appointments and applications to various state and county positions, 1993-2015. 21 boxes. Transfer from Governor's Office. Ar2102

Board of Medicine. Register of Physicians Assistants certified by the board, 1978-2003. 1 volume. Transfer from West Virginia Board of Medicine. Ar1999acc

Cabell County. List of Voters, Precinct 2, Guyandotte District, 1920. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ar2108

Cabell County Clerk. Trustee Report of Sales, 1884-1966, 8 volumes. Transfer from Cabell County Clerk, Phyllis Smith, Huntington. Ar2126

Charleston Historic Landmark Commission. Section 106 Survey, Dixie Street, 2010. 1 item. State Historic Preservation Office. Ar2115

Greenbrier County. Circuit Court Calendar, July term, 1936. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ar2113

Historic American Building Survey (HABS). Cooper-Gatts House and Granary, Gatts Ridge/Moundsville, 2012. 1 item. Transfer Historic Preservation Office. Ar2110

Legislature. Enrolled Bill, HB 240, creation of Capitol Building Fund, 1929. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ar2119

Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. Correspondence and agendas relating to commission, 2005-2009. 1 folder. Archives and History. Ar2111

Marshall County. Voter's Registration Cards. Brad Paisley and Arch Moore, 1950-1990. 2 items. Marshall County Clerk. Ar2118

McDowell County Voter's Registration Cards. Homer, Elsie, James and Homer Hickam Jr.; Elizabeth Simpson Drewery; Memphis Tennessee Garrison; and Denise Giardina, 1942-1979. 17 items. McDowell County Clerk. Ar2124

Mineral County Circuit. Chancery files, 1858-1935. 46 boxes. Transfer from Mineral County Circuit Clerk's Office. Ar2028acc

Naturalization. Certification of Naturalization, 1908-1920; Petitions, 1904-1906; Record of Naturalization (handwritten, damaged) 1866-1906; card file of Naturalization 1932-1958. 6 volumes, 2 folders, 1 card file box of naturalization. Mineral County Circuit Clerks Office. Ar1878acc

Proclamation. Governor Glasscock's Thanksgiving proclamation, 1910. 1 item. Transfer South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia, SC. Ar2117

Records of State Archivist, Mrs. Dale Thomas, 1956. 10 items. Archives and History. Ar2125

Special Gubernatorial Election notices published in newspapers, 2011. 1 folder. Secretary of State's Office. Ar2122

State Building Commission. Minutes, Correspondence, and reports of the State Building Commission, 1974-1976. 1 box. Transfer from General Services. Ar1904acc

State Capitol Complex Master Plan, 2013. 1 volume. Transfer from the Department of Administration. Ar2104

State Historic Preservation Office Correspondence. Bethany College (Cecil Underwood), 1975; Burning Springs, 1967-68. 2 folders. Transfer from the State Historic Preservation Office. Ar1794acc

Summers County Circuit Clerk. Governor Pardons, appointment of Clarence Meadows to Summers County Circuit Court, 1914-1943. 8 folders. Transfer from Summers County Circuit Clerk. Ar2105

Treasurer's Office. John D. Perdue, newsletters, booklets, and other materials related to saving for education, 1995-2014. 1 box. State Treasurers Office. Ar2107

Treasurer's Office. Ledger books for checks, receipts, bank books, Depositories, register of Treasurer's checks and other financial records, 1866-1890. 5 volumes. Transfer from the Treasurer's Office. Ar2102

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. MOA and PWA Engineering Plan Sheet, Bank Stabilization Protection Project, Kanawha River-35th St. to Greenbrier St., 2013. 1 item. Department of the Army, Huntington District, Corps of Engineers, Huntington. Ar2109

West Virginia Forestry. Big Tree Program, 1963-2004. 1 folder. Turner Sharp, Parkersburg. Ar2116

West Virginia Industrial Home for Colored Girls. Budget (1940-41), receipts, and correspondence, 1940-1949. 3 items. Unknown donor. Ar2112

West Virginia Merit System Board, 1941-1974. 4 folders. Unknown donor. Ar2121

West Virginia State Seal Artificial Collection, 1905-1955. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Ar2123

Wood County. List of Voters, Precinct 3, Harrison District, 1914. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ar2114

Wyoming County. Court Ledger, 1850-1861. 1 volume. Transfer from Library of Virginia, Richmond, VA. Ar2120


Manuscripts Accessioned

Abstract of title. Fred W. Boyce, Charleston, 1926. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Ms2021-026

Annual Report. First National Bank of South Charleston, 1972. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ms2021-054

Atkinson, George. Letter to Rutherford B. Hays, 1877. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ms2021-171

Bailey, Kenneth Collection. West Virginia State Guard Materials: enlistment record, blank ID cards, special orders and photos, 1943-1946. 6 folders, 20 prints. Dr. Kenneth Bailey. Ms2021-313

Barker, E. Correspondence to Irene Barker, 1838. 1 item. Ms2021-308

Baston, Lugene Collection. Correspondence to Flora Samples, 1908-1913. 8 items. Lugene Baston, French Creek. Ms2021-302

Blair, Jacob B. Correspondence to James M. Stephenson, 1864. 1 item. Ms2021-307

Bryan, T. J. Correspondence from Barboursville, 1886. 1 folder, 2 items. Randall Reid-Smith, Barboursville. Ms2021-017

Buby, Joseph T. Collection. Correspondence written by Joseph T. Buby, certificate, photocopies of military records, and photos, 1954-62. 2 folders, 7 items, 5 photographs, 5 negatives. Unknown donor. Ms2021-170

Burton, Patricia Collection. Correspondence with Archives staff re: Battle of Point Pleasant, 1979-95. 1 box. Archives and History. Ms2021-166

Bush, Marvin B. Collection. Programs, newspapers, tickets and name badges related to Marvin Bush’s time in Hawaii, 1943-44. 6 items. Mary B. Smither, Fernandina Beach, FL. Ms2020-017

Butcher, GM1 Harold "Butch" Collection. Certificates, awards, documents from Naval career and Navy publications, 1947-2000. 8 folders, 1 oversized. Kelly Fields, Point Pleasant. Ms2021-314

Byrd, Robert C. Correspondence with Mary M. Jenkins, 1973. 1 folder 4 items. Unknown donor. Ms2021-112

Cannelton Coal Company Materials. Lady Dunn Mine Coal Prep Plant Structure, Algoma Steel Brochure and 50th Anniversary Cannelton Coal 1910-60 booklet, ca. 1960. 3 items. Unknown donor. Ms2021-110

Carpenter, Leslie "Les" Collection. Various West Virginia materials including, land deeds, correspondence, postcards, and maps, 1740-2006. 8 boxes. Betty Carpenter, Clarksburg. Ms2020-081

Certificate of Election. West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture, John W. Smith, 1929. 1 oversized folder. Ina Armstrong, St. Albans. Ms2021-108

Charleston Schools Collection. Programs, Invitations, and graduation cards; photographs, wedding invitations, correspondence, 1909-63. 1 box. Georgia Philips DeBlois, Exetor, NH. Ms2021-118

Civil War Collection. Commission and discharge of Isaac Holland, 14th West Virginia Infantry, 1863-65. 4 items. Frances Sutton, Jacksonville NC. Ms79-18acc

Civil War Collection. Commission of Thomas Clark, Second Lieutenant, 4th Regiment Virginia Militia, 1862. 1 item. Mary Philo, Martins Ferry, OH. Ms79-18acc

Civil War Collection. Diary of B. F. Morris, Company A, McLaughlin's Ohio Veteran Cavalry, 1861-1865. (photocopy) 1 item. West Virginia Historical Society. Ms79-018acc

Civil War Collection. Notification of Allowance and tintype, Philip C. Marks, 1899. 2 items. Murdayne Marks, Elkview. Ms79-018acc

Civil War Collection. Oath of Allegiance, blank, ca. 1864. 1 item. Ms79-018acc

Civil War Collection. Oath of Allegiance of George Rollins, 1865. 1 item. Helen Rollins Warren, Louisville, KY. Ms79-18acc

Civil War Collection. Parole of Alexander T. Laidly (Laidley), Kanawha County, signed by Henry J. Samuels, 1861. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ms79-18acc

Civil War Collection. Quartermaster General return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison equipage, October 1864, and Quarterly return of Ordnance and Ordnance stores, Company B, 17th West Virginia Infantry, March 31, 1865. 2 items. Joel R Hedetniemi, Annondale, VA. Ms79-18acc

Civilian Conservation Corps. Watoga State Park reunion publications ca. 1933-42. 1 item. Unknown. Ms85-017acc

Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Diaries, Tygart Valley, 1930s. Ms85-17acc

Clarke, William Harry Collection. Correspondence between William Harry Clarke Jr. and Ruth (Gilmore) Clarke, largely during his time as a chaplain in Europe World War II, 1929-99. 3 boxes. William Harry Clarke III, Lexington, KY. Ms2021-207

Cox, Lura D. of Wellsburg, Diary. 1891-1892. 1 item. Ms2021-310

Dawson, Noah. Last Will and Testament of Kanawha County resident, 1915. 1 item. Sue Haas, Vinton, VA. Ms2021-176

Deed. S. C. Montgomery and Emma to M. H. Blake, Fayette County, 1940. 1 item. Robert Glover, Midlothian VA. Ms2021-180

Deed of trust. Elizabeth Edwards, Henry Goy, William Elliott to James Patton, 1754-84. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Ms2021-022

Doerr, Betty Jo (Lilly) Collection. Research materials on Meador, Meadow and Lilly families, n.d. 2 boxes. Donald N. Williams, San Diego CA. Ms2021-206

Doss, Paula Collection. Mining information data on auger mining with drawing; Powellton Coal organization chart; coal production chart; visit Lorado tipple with chart showing coal cleaning process, n.d. 4 items. Paula Doss, Accoville. Ms2021-163

Dotson family collection. Time schedules, grocery list books, I.O.O.F. materials. 3 folders, 1 book. Cynthia Kaye Higginbotham Reynolds, Midway, TX. Ms2008-032acc

Dyer, Dr. Newman H. Collection. Material relating to Dyer’s career, 1936-77. 2 boxes 1 volume. Unknown donor. Ms2021-188

Eakle, Roy Pershing Collection. Eakle family materials, Union Carbide materials, and photos, 1920-89. 9 folders. Steven Fox, St. Albans. Ms2021-114

Electoral Vote of West Virginia, 1932. 1 folder. Ronald L. Payne, Charlotte, NC. Ms2021-019

Enlistment papers. Melvy R. Miller, West Virginia National Guard, 1906. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ms2021-027

Estep Collection. Material related to Estep Studio and Greenbrier County business, schools, and organizations, 1958-82. 1 box, 1 oversized folder. Ms2019-078

Fellure, Jack. Presidential campaign materials, 2012. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Ms2021-056

The Freeburner Recreation Issue, 1924 (coal mining community). 1 folder. Unknown donor. Ms2021-173

French, Delbert Ray Collection. Ripley High School; Dupont, Belle; and Apollo space missions materials, 1928-2021. 2 boxes, 1 oversized folder. Pam Johnson, Whitesville. Ms2021-294

Frothingham Family Collection. Materials relating to the Frothingham family of Clarksburg and Charleston, 1923-58. 1 box. Unknown donor. Ms2021-208

Haden, Judge Charles H. II Collection. Materials related to the life of Judge Charles H. Haden. 1 folder. Priscilla Haden, Charleston. Ms2009-042acc

Hamilton Family. Correspondence, photographs, badges and plaque, 1968-2003. 2 boxes. Patti Hamilton, Charleston. Ms2017-017acc

Harless Family Histories, 1984. 1 folder. Evelyn Griffith Kelemen, St. Albans. Ms2021-018

Helvey, Frank W. Jr. Collection. Political posters, Supreme Court case files, and other political materials, 1960s-94. 1 box, 4 oversized folders. Estate of Frank W. Helvey Jr., South Charleston. Ms2021-167

Hodges, Otmer F. Jr. Collection. Correspondence, certificates regarding military service and death, 19th Infantry Regimental yearbook, 1949-2011. 12 items. Gary Hodges, Charleston. Ms2021-187

Hopkins and Depew. Correspondence, lease agreement, map between C&O Railway and Hopkins and Depew, 1925. 3 items. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Ms2021-295

Huntington Hospital. Centennial Planning Committee materials, 1998-99. I folder. Unknown donor. Ms2021-055

Industrial School for Boys at Grafton. Postcards to, 1940-1942. 4 items. Unknown donor. Ms2021-304

J. Q. Dickinson and Company, Kanawha Salt, Malden, correspondence, n.d. 1 item. Ms2021-309

Johnson, Minnie Collection. Documents and photographs of Minnie Johnson’s travels and teaching career, 1911-45. 2 boxes. Heather Eades, Richmond, VA. Ms2021-106

Joseph G. Cox and Brothers Real Estate Agency. Correspondence to J. M. Gwin, 1865. 1 item. Ms2021-312

Kee Family Materials. Photocopies of materials related to the Kee Family, 1934-75. 1 box. Shari Heywood. Ms2021-107

Landes, Gene Boyd Collection. Union Carbide materials including newsletters, programs, and historical summary, 1929-54. 15 folders. Paul Moffett, Oro Valley, AZ. Ms2021-109

Lane, John G. Collection. Letters written by John G. Lane, Clarksburg, 1821-1837. 1 folder. Ross W. Beales Jr., Reading, MA. Ms2021-296

Lawrence, Ronald and Sybil Ryan Collection. World War II materials, 1912-62. 1 box. Stephanie Rutherford, South Charleston. Ms2021-203

Literary Manuscript. Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, researched and compiled, 2021. 1 item. Marietta J. Moles, Elkview. Ms2021-174

Literary Manuscript. History of the Department of Mathematics by Elizabeth Hines Czombo, ca. 1975. 1 folder. Eleanor L. Carte Byrnes, South Charleston. Ms2021-020

Literary Manuscript. "Kelly's Creek Chronicles, The Diary of James Alexander Jones, 1853-1941," 2004. 1 item. William R. Hudnall, New Canton, VA. Ms2021-299

Literary Manuscript. Typescript of "Murders of Roane and Jackson Counties, West Virginia" by Dan Cunningham, ca. 1928. 1 item. Charles C. Cunningham Jr., Baltimore, MD. Ms2021-297

Literary Manuscript. "Newlyn-West Virginia, USA," by Christopher Wallis, 2021. 1 item. Christopher Wallis, Germany. Ms2021-179

Literary Manuscript. "Porch Swings and Summer Scenes," by Peggy Hefner Harvey, n.d. 1 item. Margaret E. Harvey, Joppa, MD. Ms2021-117

Literary Manuscript. "The 20" Line," James R. Nuzum, Construction of the twenty-inch line by Columbia Gas, James R. Nuzum, 1970. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ms2021-116

Literary Manuscript, documents. An Historic Sketch, 1800-1900 of Christ Episcopal Church in Wellsburg, WV, by Rev. Frederick G. Weber; military documents of Captain Oliver Brown (copies and transcripts), 1776-2015. 1 folder. Beverly Brown Losey, Silverdale, WA. Ms2021-025

Lively, Christopher, Civil War Letter Collection. Correspondence written by Christopher Lively to Mag Lively during his service in the Civil War (CSA) with transcriptions, 1864-1865. 17 items. Betty Jo Moore, Stow, OH. Ms2021-292

Logan, Clay S. Collection. History, genealogy, articles, UDC Medal, and related materials of the Stockton, Levi, Woodward and Veazy families, 1897-1961. Clay S. Logan, Louisiana, MO. Ms2021-298

Lovejoy, Betty Collection. Material related to Lincoln County, 1856-1992. 1 folder. Transfer from State Museum, Vernon Lovejoy. Ms2003-222acc

Marcum, Steven Lawrence Collection. Union Carbide newsletters featuring Steven Marcum, booklet “Carbiders Remembering Carbide,” and photo of St. Albans football, 1961-2000. 3 folders. Genevieve Marie Marcum, Charleston. Ms2021-115

Mason, William David Collection. Correspondence, surveys and survey notes of William David Mason (1921-2005) of Kanawha County, 1901-1995. 3 boxes. Unknown donor. Ms2021-293

McCutcheon Family Collection. Obituaries, biographical information, military record, and photos of McCutcheon. Ms2021-169

McHenry, Pearl. Letter to Delegate Floyd Yoho of Marshall County, 1943. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ms2021-177

McVeigh, Donald Rusk. Correspondence, 1950. 3 items. Unknown donor. Ms2021-053

Minster/Daniels Collection. Materials related to Minster and Daniels family, West Virginia University, and Beckley, 1929-94. 1 box. Unknown donor. Ms2021-104

Moody, Edsel Hoover Collection. Plats (copies) relating to transfer of CCC Camp Stonewall Jackson SCS-12 camp site property, 1992. 3 items. Regina Moody Quesenberry in Memory of Edsel Hoover Moody, Weston. Ms2021-172

Morgan, John G. Collection. Articles, research materials, correspondence and other items of Charleston Gazette reporter, 1939-82. 3 boxes. Sarah Morgan, Charleston. Ms2014-009acc

Mountain State Railroad and Logging Association. Board of Directors meeting minutes, 2003-14. 1 folder. Mountain State Railroad and Logging Association. Ms83-012acc

New River Company Camps Materials. Song Book, "Totem Pole" newsletter, and photos. 1935-46. 3 folders. Robert and Mary Ann Neff. Ms2021-111

Norona, Delf Collection. Items written and signed by Delf Norona, ca. 1963. 3 items. Transfer from West Virginia Independence Hall. Ms2021-178

Nyden, Paul Collection. Papers of Charleston newspaper writer and activist, 1948-2011. 26 boxes and oversized. Michael Carbone, Charleston. Ms2021-001

Nye, George Collection. West Virginia Liquor Sales Permit, postcards to Nye, photo of Dr. George Nye, 1889-1940s. 3 items, 1 photo. Transfer from Museum. Ms2021-181

Overholt, J. Henry. Correspondence, letter and cover, Grand Scribe of the Frankford, WV, Sons of Temperance, 1888. 1 item. Ms2021-311

Pierson, Roy H. and Patricia Collection. Correspondence, statement by Roy H. Pierson, and documents related to Pierson family and Laird Office Equipment of Charleston, 1937-82. 4 folders. Steven Fox. Ms2021-016

Pocahontas Fuel Company. Timecards and timebook, 1949-52. Unknown donor. ACCESS RESTRICTED. Ms2021-057

Poffenbarger family. Correspondence and addresses of Livia Simpson Poffenbarger and Judge George Poffenbarger, manuscripts by Livia Simpson Poffenbarger, genealogy, and article with photos, 1894-1935. 1 box. Cheryl Rowan, St. Albans. Ms2009-084acc

Powell, Drema Collection. Documents related to the Powell and related families and military career of Kenneth Powell, 1876-1955. 1 box, 1 oversized folder. Estate of Dreama Powell, Charleston. Ms2021-044

Rehearsal Instructions. The Shawnee Trail play, 1923. 1 item. Transfer from library. Ms2021-021

Riley postcards. Postcards describing life in West Virginia, 1913-15. 4 items. Bernard Harris, Bradenton, FL. Ms87-31acc

Robinson, Neil Collection. Correspondence, reports and journal coal mines and lands, 1900-50. 1 box. Unknown donor. Ms2021-209

Sanford, R. Mac Collection. Materials related to the Sanford family, 1905-2014. 1 box, 9 folders. R. Mac Sanford, Warrenton, NC. Ms2021-284

Sharp, George W. Correspondence received, 1929. 5 items. Unknown donor. Ms2021-301

Siltix Mine. Notes on official hearing, explosion disaster of New River Company mine, Mount Hope, July 28, 1966. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ms2021-051

Slaughter, John R. and Marjorie Josephine Jr. Collection. Materials relating to life of the Slaughters, 1918-19. 1 box, 1 oversized folder. Diane Slaughter, Charleston. Ms2021-165

Smith, David Collection. Materials related to New River Gorge, Fire Creek, and Thurmond, 1939-1948. 1 box. David Smith, Huntington. Ms2020-053

Smith Family Collection. Deeds, property documents (photocopies), tax receipts, and map Roane County, 1862-1965. 4 folders. Linda Smith Grammer Anderson, New Bern, NC. Ms2021-058

Steele, B. W. Collection. Materials relating to B. W. Steele's mining career, articles about coal mining, and genealogical material on the Browning family, 1935-70. 1 box, 1 oversized folder. Unknown donor. Ms2021-164

Stevens Grass Funeral Home Collection. Ambulance records (copy), 1967-68. 1 folder. Woodrow Clay Hamilton, Hightown, VA. Ms2021-024

Sweeney, Thomas Bell Jr. Collection. Correspondence with politicians nationwide, 1939-71. 27 items. Beverly Fluty, Elm Grove. Ms2021-182

Taylor Family. Correspondence between siblings of Mason and Roane counties, 1869-1907. 4 items. Unknown donor. Ms2021-306

Thomas, A. Brast Collection. Materials relating to Thomas Engineering projects in West Virginia, 1919-2012. 1 Box. Ted Taylor, Huntington. Ms2021-285

Thomas Hospital. Ledger book of admissions, 1898-1900. 1 item. Stan Bumgardner, Charleston. Ms2021-105

Tulloss, Thomas Carroll Collection. Literary Manuscript, Et Ego in Arcadia: The Fiction of John Peale Bishop, 1980. 2 folders. Estelle K. Tulloss Wagner, Sugar Grove. Ms2021-052

Underwood, Cecil. Re-Election, 2000. 2 boxes. Unknown donor. Ms2021-189

United Spanish War Veterans. Minutes from second annual encampment and map, 1925. 1 folder. George E. McLaughlin, Wheeling. Ms2021-168

Vickers, James G. Collection. Discharge of Vickers and other World War II materials, 1946-1970. 4 items. J. Glenn Vickers, Welcome, NC. Ms2021-303

Wallace-Mathews Collection. Natural Gas Industry materials, correspondence, clippings, school materials, civic organization materials, and scrapbooks all relating to the Wallace and Mathews families of Charleston, 1784-2002. 12 boxes, 1 oversized folder. Family of Harry A. Wallace III via Mrs. Mary Merrill Wallace, Charleston. Ms2021-291

Washington, Eugene Hezekiah Collection. Materials from African American schools in West Virginia, Garnet High and Aracoma, 1929-2017. 5 boxes, 1 oversized. Willa Anderson, Dunbar. Ms2021-233

Werner, Ira Collection. Documents relating to Ira Werner's life and military service during Spanish American War, 1899-1985. 9 folders. Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa, FL. Ms2021-028

West Virginia Department of Free Schools Correspondence requesting examination fee be paid, 1906. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ms2021-305

West Virginia Historical Society. Correspondence from Tim Armstead to Fredrick Armstrong, 1991. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Ms2021-113

West Virginia Kids County Data Book 1994 County Profiles of Children Well-Being, 1994. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ms2021-175

West Virginia Nurses Association. Membership directories, District 8 Board of Directors minutes, financial statements, constitution and by-laws, and yearbooks, 1950-98. 1 box. Janice Smith, Dunbar. Ms79-220acc

Williams, Lee R. and Mable Collection. Land grant, deeds, tax receipts for Williams Dodrill families of Webster County, 1867-1912. 1 folder. Sandy and Forrest Garey, Heath, OH. Ms2021-023

Williamson, George F. Family Collection. Deeds, land agreements, contract agreements, land warrants, receipts, court papers, clippings, programs, pamphlets, and maps relating to Williamson family and town of Williamson, 1822-2018. 3 boxes and oversized. R. Doyle and Linda Van Meter, Williamson. Ms2021-202

Wintz, William D. Collection. Miners Daily Account Book, 1901-1942. 1 item. William D. Wintz, St. Albans. Ms2013-028acc

Wood, Dorothy Carrico Collection. Correspondence describing VJ Day in Charleston and clippings, 1945. 3 items. Dorothy Carrico Wood, Orange City, FL. Ms2021-300


Photographs Accessioned

Allen, Albert R. Jr. Collection. Beckley Troop 6 group photo, ca. 1960s. 1 item. Barb Ratliff, Elkview. Ph2019-079acc

Allen, Pamela Collection. Funeral of Mrs. Pushka, Logan County, 1908. 1 print. Pamela Allen, Lewis Center, OH. Ph2021-223

Andre, Richard Collection. Various scenes of Charleston including construction of Kanawha Blvd, Conlon Bakery, Glenwood, and George W. Summers, 1940s. 2 folders. Richard Andre, Charleston. Ph2019-073acc

Arizona Historical Society Collection. Photos of roadside and building advertising in Wheeling area, 1900-1940s. 44 prints. Arizona Historical Society, Tuscon, AZ. Ph2021-219

Bailey, Brenda Collection. Lewis, Hubbard, and Company, ca. 1930s. 2 items. Brenda Bailey, Charleston. Ph2021-160

Baker-Ford, Cecilia Collection. Photographs from Governor Cecil Underwood's gubernatorial terms, 1956-2000. 21 Items. Cecilia Baker-Ford, South Charleston. Ph2021-200

Barnes, Graham and Jayne Collection. Photo of interior of White Oak School with teacher O. D. Cavendish, Nicholas County, 1916. 1 image. Graham and Jayne Barnes, Bailey, NC. Ph2021-226

Benton, Astra Collection. Photo album of South Hills High School, Pittsburgh, PA. and West Virginia Collegiate Institute, 1924-1928. 161 prints, 1 negative. Astra Benton, Orange, CA. Ph2021-224

Bird, Bob Collection. Negatives, prints, color transparencies and slides made by Associated Press photographer Bob Bird, 1980-2000. 8 boxes. Daniel Shreve, Charleston. Ph2021-288

Blue Book Collection. Slides, B&W negatives and color transparencies, 1989-1997. Transfer from Senate Clerk's Office. Ph2021-211

Brayshaw, Reverend William Collection. Photo album containing images of West Virginia scenes, undated. 1 album. Professor David L. Holmes, Williamsburg, VA. Ph2021-162

Butcher, Ruth and Dorthy Smith Collection. Panoramics of unidentified towns, Haines Photo Company, ca. 1910s. 2 items. Ruth and Dorthy Smith, Logan. Ph2021-038

Byrd, Robert C. Photograph of the senator and General Omar Bradley, 1953. 1 print. Unknown donor. Ph2021-215

Caldwell Family Collection. Photographs of Caldwell and related families, late 1800s-1980s. 1 box. Victoria Caldwell, Oak Hill. Ph2021-029

Canfield, Joseph Collection. Panoramic of 150th Infantry, Company C, West Virginia National Guard, Camp Point Pleasant, August 7-21, 1927. 1 item. Joseph Canfield, Henderson, NC. Ph2021-041

Caperton, Gaston Collection. Photographs, negatives, slides, and contact prints from Caperton's two terms as governor, 1987-97. 12 boxes. Transfer from Governor's Office. Ph2021-201 and acc

Carpenter, Bert Edwards Collection. Panoramic Co. 37-C U.S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, IL, 1944. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ph2020-063

Carpenter, Leslie "Les" Collection. Photos Harrison County, ca. 1850s-2013. 6 boxes. Betty Carpenter, Clarksburg. Ph2020-081acc

Chadwick, Admiral French Collection. Daniel Clark Chadwick, unidentified, 1840s-70. 3 items. Unknown donor. Ph85-104acc

Clark, David Collection. Black and white photograph of State Capitol steps, ca. 1940s. 1 item. David Clark, Syracuse, NY. Ph2021-155

Clark, David Collection. B&W image of West Virginia Capitol Building, 1940s. 1 print. David Clark, Syracuse, NY. Ph2021-228

Clarke, William Harry Collection. Photographs from Clarke's time as an Army chaplain during World War II in Europe, 1945-1950s. 1 box. William Harry Clarke III, Lexington, KY. Ph2021-207

Cook, Betty Collection. Photo album containing photos of Cook and Camden families, 1910s-40s. 1 album. Ray Lewis, Charleston. Ph2021-049

Council Bluffs Public Library Collection. Print of Governor William A. MacCorkle, Joseph Ruffner Sr. and others at Camp Chelyan, 1914. Mary Carpenter, Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs, IA. Ph2021-221

Cress Studios Collection. 1400 block of Market St, Wheeling, 1927. 2 prints, 1 negative. Unknown donor. Ph2021-222

Diamond Ice and Coal Company/John Gallion Collection. Oversized drawing of man carrying block of ice to Diamond Ice and Coal Carriage, n.d. 1 oversized folder. Unknown donor. Ph2021-047

Doss, Paula Collection. Photographs, and photo album of J. C. "Red" Hunter and Powellton Coal Company operations, 1910-44. 11 folders. Paula Doss, Accoville. Ph2021-163

Eddy, Paul E. Collection. Scenes along Ohio River, Wheeling police, Captain Paul Eddy with Arch Moore, 1880s-1960s. 6 items. Paul E. Eddy, Wheeling. Ph84-019acc

Elden, Henry, Family Collection. Poster of architecture in West Virginia; Henry Elden certificates and diplomas, 1937-80. 4 items. Susan Pierce, Historic Preservation. Ph2015-056acc

Ellis, Robert O. Jr. Collection. Portrait, n.d. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ph2021-161

Fields, Kelly Collection. Photos of Naval Reserve Center, Huntington, with Robert C. Byrd, Bob Wise, and others, ca. 1985. 12 prints. Kelly Fields. Ph2021-225

Frisk, Fred M. Collection. Photographs and negatives of New River Company Colored Camp, Clifftop, 1947-48. 90 negatives w/contact sheets, 8 prints. Unknown donor. Ph2021-157

Gates, Michael Collection. World War II era photographs of soldiers, citizens, sporting events, and street scenes of Germany, 1933-1946. 178 prints, 5 postcards. Michael Gates, Charleston. Ph2021-227

Golden Horseshoe Ceremonial Day, 1994. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ph2021-151

Griffith, Alice M. Collection. Photos and postcards of trains, railroads, and depots mostly along the Coal River, 1900-1910. 14 items. Alice M. Griffith, St. Albans. Ph2021-212

Heal, Ruth K. Collection. Photographs of various West Virginia scenes including Mine Wars, ca. 1921-50s. 26 items. Ruth K. Heal, Garrisonville, VA. Ph2020-032acc

Henderson/Thornburg Collection. Photographs and documents from members of the Henderson, Thornburg and related families, 1870s-1985. 4 boxes. Stuart Walker, Jamaica Plains, MA. Ph2021-290

Hill, Martha Collection. Huntington CSX Train Station, ca. 1970s. 1 item. Martha Hill, Seth, WV, via Richard Andre. Ph2021-146

Holstein, Charlie Collection. Photos of Charlie Holstein and Coalburgh, ca. 1920s. 1 folder, 6 items. Fred and Sandra Barkey. Ph2021-034

Hutton, Carroll Estate Collections. White Eagle Keynoil and gas station, Charleston, trains and mining scenes, ca. 1920s-60s. 7 items. Kennith D. Crook, Cedar Grove. Ph2021-147

Jackson County World War I Soldiers Collection. Photos from the Jackson Herald of soldiers from various districts of Jackson County, 1918. 22 prints. Unknown donor. Ph2021-210

Johnson, Michael F. Collection. Panoramic of 201st Infantry, Company A, West Virginia National Guard, Camp Dawson, 1938. 1 item. Dr. Michael F. Johnson, Arlington, VA. Ph2021-036

Johnson, Virginia Collection. Treasurer W. S. Johnson delivering the $15 million state road 5% bonds, 1921. 2 items. Virginia B. Johnson, Charleston. Ph2008-030acc

Lawrence, Ronald and Sybil Ryan Collection. World War II photos and negatives, military photos, 1940s-60s. 259 items. Stephanie Rutherford, South Charleston. Ph2021-203

Legislature. Members of West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate, 1917. 35 items. Unknown donor. Ph2021-148

Legislature. West Virginia House of Delegates composite of 67th Legislature, 1985-86. 1 item. Major General James Hoyer. Ph2021-050

Lewis, H. C. Collection. Charleston High School football team, 1919. 1 print. Unknown donor. Ph2021-046

Lindley, Edna J. and Richard Gerald Repaire Collection. Panoramics, unidentified group of men and boys, Island Creek Coal Company, Monaville, ca. 1920s. 2 items. Anne Repaire, Oak Hill. Ph2021-037

Manchin, Governor Joe Collection. Photographs from Manchin's gubernatorial terms, 1994-2010. 2 boxes, 1 oversized folder, 1 hard drive, 118 prints, 1 painted portrait, 1 poster, 1 scrapbook. Transfer from Governor's Office. Ph2021-289

Mason, William David Collection. Prints and negatives of Kanawha River, unidentified groups of people, and homes, 1940-1942. 19 prints, 5 negatives. Unknown donor. Ph2021-218

Mathis, Helen Collection. Unidentified photo of child and woman, undated. 2 prints. Helen Mathis, Thonotosassa, FL. Ph2021-217

Meeks, Freda Collection. African American church at Ethel, ca. 1970s-80s. 1 item. Freda Meeks, Ethel. Ph2021-159

Migas, Lisa Collection. Senator J. W. Santee, Wetzel County, standing in front of log home, 1908. 1 item. Lisa Migas, Port Clinton, OH. Ph2021-156

New River Gorge Bridge and Lookout; German Valley area; James Swan sketches of Old Main at West Virginia Institute of Technology, West Virginia State College, Lock and Dam, Marmet; miscellaneous postcards, ca. 1970s. 67 items. Transfer from Historic Preservation. Ph2021-149

Newcomb, William B. Collection. Prints and slides of Presbyterian churches in West Virginia, wildflowers, 1980s. 2 boxes. William R. Newcomb, Dayton, OH. Ph2020-070

Nyden, Paul Collection. Photographs related to Paul Nyden and family, mining, mining disasters, and UMWA, 1960s-90s. 1 box. Michael Carbone, Charleston. Ph2021-001

Panoramic. The Koppers Creek Company Inter-Plant First Aid Contest, Montgomery, 1930. 1 item. Anne Repaire, Oak Hill. Ph2021-037acc

Panoramic. Standard Fire Creek Coal Company at Beelick Knob by R. E. Ribble, ca. 1940s. 1 item. Steve Fitzwater, Beckley. Ph2021-145

Parsons, Aaron Collection. State Capitol, Harvey Chapel (Fayetteville), mining town (possibly Bear Hollow), Rock Lake Pool (South Charleston), Jennings Randolph and others with airplane, Hawks Nest, Storer College, Pinnacle Rock, 1939-57. 9 items. Aaron Parsons, South Charleston. Ph2021-154

Paxton, Richard Collection. Panorama of Charleston Gun Club and collage of 1941 State Shoot, 1927-41. 1 panoramic, 9 B&W prints. Family of Richard Paxton. Ph2021-045

Phillips, George Collection. Photographs of friends and family of George Philips, late 1800s-1950s. Georgia DeBlois, Exeter NH. Ph2010-084acc

Photograph. Unidentified group of men in and around Essex automobile, ca. 1910-20s. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ph2021-033

Pope, Wilson Collection. Photos of Wickline-Pope House, Renick, ca. 1900-20s. 3 items. Wilson Pope, Lewisburg. Ph2021-158

Portrait. Captain Shriver Moore, 14th WV Infantry, ca. 1860s. 1 photograph (copy). James H. Moore, Clarksburg. Ph2021-184

Portrait. Eggbert the Clown, n.d. 1 print. Unknown donor. Ph2021-220

Portrait. General John McCausland, ca. 1880s-1900s. 1 print. John McCausland, Pliny. Ph2021-183

Portrait. Oversized Russell Fluharty and Jerry Taylor, Gerald Ratliff photographer, late 1960s. 1 print. Unknown donor. Ph2021-048

Portraits, unidentified man and woman, ca. late 1800s-1900s. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Ph2021-032

Powell, Drema Collection. Photos of Powell and related families and military career of Kenneth Powell, late 1800s-1980s. 2 boxes. Estate of Dreama Powell, Charleston. Ph2021-044

Ransom, Harley R. Collection. Print of Harley R. Ransom, World War I uniform, 1917-18. 1 item. James M. Mesnar, Pittsburgh, PA. Ph2021-150

Reliance Manufacturing Company Collection. Panoramic of group at Reliance Manufacturing Company, Blue Ridge, Huntington, WV, May 9, 1951. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ph2021-040

Rhodes, Daniel Collection. Evans Elementary School, Jackson County, 1954. 1 composite photograph. Mike McGrew, Ripley. Ph2021-152

Rhyne, James Allen Collection. Princess Season Coal Company, 1992. 3 prints, 4 negatives. James Allen Rhyne, South Charleston. Ph2021-216

Samples, Master Sergeant W. J. Collection. Panoramic of 49th Signal Corps, 4th Armored Division, Pine Camp, NY, July 21, 1941. 1 item. Rodney and Sherry Hanes, Clendenin. Ph2021-043

Shannondale Woman's Club Collection. Images of the Shannondale Woman's Club and Shannondale Garden Club, 1950s-2000s. 5 boxes. Shannondale and Beyond, Harpers Ferry. Ph2018-081

Shivertaker, Lawrence W. Collection. Panoramic of 150th Infantry, West Virginia National Guard, Camp Conley, July 16, 1939. 1 item. Lawrence W. Shivertaker, Orange Park, FL. Ph2021-039

Slyke, Gerald Van Collection. Photos of individuals at the Colonel Morgan Morgan Monument, 1958. 2 prints. Gerald Van Slyke, Lakispell, MT. Ph2021-230

Starcher, Ann Collection. Daguerreotypes and tintypes of Starcher and allied family members in Marshall and Jackson Counties, 1850s-1880s. 10 daguerreotypes, 5 tintypes. Ann Starcher, Charleston. Ph2021-286

State Sunday School. Panoramic of 32nd State Sunday School Convention, Huntington, April 8-12, 1914. 1 item. Blennerhassett Museum, Parkersburg. Ph2021-042

Thomas, A. Brast Collection. Printed photographs, negatives, and slides related to Thomas and Thomas Engineering Company, 1930s-2000s. 2 boxes. Ted Taylor, Huntington. Ph2021-285

Tomblin, Earl Ray. Photographs (signed) of the governor and others commemorating the West Virginia Colored Childrens Home in Huntington, 2011. 2 prints. Steve Roach. Ph2021-213

Underwood, Governor Cecil. Photographs and negatives from Governor Underwood's second administration, 1998-2000. 1 box. Transfer from Underwood's photographer Steve Brightwell. Ph2021-186

USS West Virginia (SSBN-736), ca. 1989. 1 item. Unknown donor. Ph2021-185

Van Tatenhove, Jim Collection. Color slides of Belle, Blenko Glass, and Charleston, 1989. 63 items. Jim Van Tatenhove, Sheridan, MI. Ph2021-035

W. R. Johnson Coal Company Collection. B&W prints of the W. R. Johnson Coal Company, Smithers, WV, ca. 1950s. 4 prints. Unknown donor. Ph2021-229

Wallace-Mathews Collection. Photos, carte de visites, tintypes of various groups, individuals, and locations, 1860s-2001. 4 boxes, oversized folder. Family of Harry A. Wallace III, Mary Merrill Wallace, Charleston. Ph2021-291

Washington, Eugene Hezekiah Collection. Photographs relating to Washington's family, career at Aracoma HS and Logan Jr. HS, and Garnett High School and reunions, 1940s-2014. 4 boxes. Willa Anderson, Dunbar. Ph2021-233

Weberwood School, South Charleston, n.d. 7 prints. Unknown donor. Ph2021-214

Werner, Ira Collection. Photographs and documents relating to Ira Werner's life and military service during Spanish American War, 1890s-1980s. 1 box. Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa, FL. Ph2021-028

West Virginia State Penitentiary Collection. Various negatives and prints relating to the State Penitentiary in Moundsville, ca. 1950s. 1 box. Unknown donor. Ph2021-232

"The West Virginian" panel discussion. Print with D. Michael Perry, James E. Casto, Rita Ray, Mary Ann Henry, John Hall, and Governor Gaston Caperton, 1996. 1 print. Unknown donor. Ph2021-231

Williams County Public Library Collection. 1 print and 1 postcard of the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce (Coal House), ca. 1940s-50s. 2 items. Denver Henderson III, Bryan, OH. Ph2021-153

Williamson, George F. Family Collection. Photos relating to the development the town of Williamson and the Williamson family, ca. 1850-1990. 260 items. R. Doyle and Linda Van Meter, Williamson. Ph2021-202

Wood, William L. Collection. Negatives of inauguration of Governor Bob Wise, William L. Wood photographer, 2001. 1 folder. Dianna Wood, Charleston. Ph2021-031

Woodrum, Nancy Kay Collection. Photographs of Stonewall Jackson High School cheerleaders, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School, J. E. Robbins Elementary, and Humphrey's Memorial Methodist youth groups, 1950s. 1 folder. Nancy Kay Woodrum, Williamstown. Ph2021-030

Woods, James Lee Jr. Collection. Photograph of Beckley during 1996 blizzard, 1996. 1 item. James Lee Woods Jr., Beckley. Ph2010-021acc

WPBY Collection. Prints, negatives, slides, transparencies, and contact sheets relating to people, projects, shows, events, from WPBY studios, 1969-1998. 26 boxes. West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Ph2021-287


Special Collections Accessioned

Advertisement. Farm Journal, Gravely Motor Plow and Cultivator Company, Dunbar, 1949. 1 item. Sc2021-259

Advertisement. Pittsburgh and West Virginia Locomotive, 1934. 1 item. Sc2021-260

Application. United Daughters of the Confederacy, Florence Huffman, n.d. 3 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-123

Booklet. Cabin Creek Quilts, n.d. 1 item. Emily Neff. Sc2021-077

Booklet. Commentary: The RTS and Public Transit Today. . . and Tomorrow, ca. 1980. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-090

Booklet. Eighteen Seventy-Five, Nineteen Fifty-one: Seventy-Five-Years, Patterson, Bell, and Crane Company, 1951. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-241

Booklet. General Rules Governing Mine Employees, Princess Coal, Powellton Coal Division, Jane Ann Mine, June 1, 1959. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-086

Booklet. Kids Guide to West Virginia, East Chapmanville Elementary 4th Grade, 2010-11. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-069

Booklet. NGK-NTK 25th Anniversary, 2020. 1 item. Jim Fauss, Elkview. Sc2021-266

Booklet. 150 years of Progress, Cabell County Sesquicentennial, 1959. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Sc2021-010

Booklet. Proposal, Builders of West Virginia's 2nd Century for the Benefit of All, ca. 1961. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-059

Booklet. Role of Members, First Presbyterian Church of Charleston, 1905. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-092

Booklet. The Roy Williams Story, n.d. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Sc2021-007

Booklet. Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park Travelogue, 1938. 1 item. Toni Graham, Oak Hill. Sc2021-194

Booklet. Some Important Facts Concerning the Industrial Plant and Sight Offered at Hinton, 1959. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-073

Booklet. West Virginia State Fair (missing cover), 1948. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-263

Booklet. West Virginia Studies, Grade 8 Volume 1, Kanawha County Schools, by Dr. Otis Rice, ca. 1970s. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-070

Booklet, program. Webster County Boys and Girls Agricultural Club with photos, July 21-26, 1919; program. 2nd annual West Virginia Rhododendron Festival, June 29-July 1, 1939. 2 items. Jackie Krafft, Richwood. Sc2021-064

Booklet, program. Welcome aboard the USS West Virginia, SSBN 736; Change of Command, USS West Virginia, SSBN 736, May 4, 1991. 2 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-088

Booklets. St. Albans . . . A Place to Live and St. Albans, West Virginia, ca. 1995. 2 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-100

Booklets. West Virginia Council of Churches, Public Policy Issue Priorities, 2005-13. 11 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-127

Broadside. GAR Encampment, Charleston, 1910. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-062

Broadside. Jazz Brunch, Louise Pearson and Indulgence!, n.d. 1 item. Rebecca Kimmons, Department of Commerce. Sc2021-129

Brochure. Sales, South Charleston Industrial Park, ca. 2015. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-065

Brochure, tickets. Opera House and Majestic Theatre, Piedmont, 1950. 3 items. Sc2021-237

Brochures. Gaston Caperton gubernatorial campaign, 1988. 2 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-124

Brochures. West Virginia Community Voices Partnership, 2002-2003. 2 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-072

Bulletin. First Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston, 1921. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-251

Bumper Stickers. Stop the Pulp Mill! and I Love Mountains, n.d. 2 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-132

Bylaws. Tyrean Chapter, No. 13, Royal Arch Masons, Charleston, 1889. 1 item. Sc2021-268

Bylaws. UMWA Local 6425, Clay, 1933. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-270

Calendar. Historic Ramsey School, Bluefield, 2020. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-244

Campaign card. Raymond J. Funkhouser Republican for Governor of West Virginia, ca. 1944. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-078

Campaign card. Re-Elect Benjamin L. Rosenbloom to Congress, 1920s. 1 item. Sc2021-258

Campaign mailers. Primary and General Election, 2008. 2 folders. Dick Fauss and Debra Basham, Elkview. Sc2021-196

Campaign Materials. Flyer to Elect John Nelson Wisner, Candidate for Congress, 1887. 1 item. Sc2021-257

Campaign Materials. Stickers and Button, Anne Barth for Congress, 2008. 5 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-255

Card. Facts about West Virginia, compiled by Stuart F. Reed, ca. 1910. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-080

Card. Livestock Insurance Association of West Virginia, 1888. 1 item. Sc2021-272

Cards, Advertisement. West Virginia and Little Switzerland price cards; Fesenmeier Brewing Company advertisement, 1968-1969. 7 items. Sc2021-261

Catalog. James Rees and Sons Company of Pittsburgh, illustrated images of steamboats, reprint, 1972. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-089

Catalog. Montgomery Ward and Company No. 76, ca. 1908. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Sc2021-120

Catalogs. Sears, Spring/Summer and Wish Book for Christmas Season, 1976. 2 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-119

Certificate. American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association, No. I73935, 1902. 1 item (oversized). History Center of Olmsted County, Rochester, MN. Sc2021-143

Certificate. Appointment of Joseph L. Beury Postmaster at Beury, 1891. 1 item. Harriett S. Beury, Charleston. Sc2021-204

Certificate. Keyser and Petersburg Telephone Company, 1900-1902. 2 items. Sc2021-252

Certificate. Reading Circle, Daniel Rhodes, Jackson County Schools, 1947. 1 item. Mike McGrew, Ripley. Sc2021-128

Check. Bank of Bramwell, 1904. 1 item. Sc2021-253

Constitution and Bylaws, Columbian Literary Society, Morgantown, 1905. 1 item. Sc2021-269

Constitution and Bylaws. Kickapoo Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men, Malden, 1893. 1 item. Sc2021-271

Constitution and Bylaws. Master Plumbers Association of West Virginia, June 5, 1902. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-087

DeBlois, Georgia Collection. Programs, correspondence, and certificates re: Phillips and DeBlois families, 1962-2002. 1 box. Georgia Philips DeBlois, Exetor, NH. Sc2012-040acc

Delivery Receipt, program. U.S. Post Office, Wheeling, 1915; program. Wheeling Oratorio Society, Wheeling Park Casino, May 28, 1897. 2 items. Transfer from West Virginia Independence Hall, Wheeling. Sc2021-096

Diploma. Ida Henderson, Marshes, Raleigh County, March 24, 1910. 1 item. Brandi Kaufmann, Rifle, CO. Sc2021-103

Diploma. R. Clair Frame, Gassaway High School, 1935. 1 item. Kris A. Lehman, Westerville, OH. Sc2021-137

Diploma. Susan L. Johnson, Charleston High School, 1989. 1 item. Susan L. Johnson, Charleston. Sc2021-245

Directory. Kanawha County Courthouse and Charleston City Hall, 1934. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-242

Directory. Physician of Davis Health Systems, 2003. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-084

Drawing. "20 Years of Progress" by Brett Johnson #560/1200 (oversized), 1985. 1 folder. James S. Marshall, Buckhannon. Sc2020-106

Election Ticket. October 1866 West Virginia Elections, 1866. 1 item. Transfer from Calhoun County Chancery Files. Sc2021-012

Ephemera. Bible pages, marriages and births of Zeb Adam Kimble family, ca. 1907. 1 item. Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Springfield, OH. Sc2021-249

Ephemera. Menu, The Canton, Chinese-American Restaurant, Charleston, 1920s. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-275

Ephemera. Menu, Thanksgiving Day 1918, U.S. Naval Training Station, Hampton Roads, 1918. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-199

Ephemera. Menu and program. Dedication of the Beckley to Charleston Section of West Virginia Turnpike, 1954. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-276

Ephemera. Scorecard. Contact Bridge, First National Bank of Ronceverte, n.d. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-243

Flyer. Grand Army of the Republic, 1884. 1 item. R. Eugene Harper, Versailles, KY. Sc2021-246

Flyer. Why I Am A Ku Klux Klansman by One Who Belongs, 1920s. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-265

FMC Materials. Programs: 1st, 7th, 8th Annual Awards Dinner; Open House General Office Building, 1954-1966. 4 folders, 5 items. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-283

General Federation of Women's Clubs. State, Point Pleasant, St. Marys chapters scrapbooks, state/local directories, programs, awards, reports, board meeting and conventions notes, yearbooks, photographs, 1922-2021. 4 boxes, 22 volumes. Sc2014-019acc

Gillispie, Joe Collection. Preston County, automobile documents, 1920-42. 1 folder. Joe Gillespie, Morgantown. Sc2021-141

Indian Run Coal Company. Correspondence, freight notice, receipts, 1918. 6 items. Sc2021-262

Invitation. Governor Henry D. Hatfield Inaugural Ball, 1913. 1 item. Sc2021-248

Invitation. Opening of the Mountaineer Hotel, Williamson, 1925. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-247

Invitation. Unveiling of Francis H. Pierpont Statue, 1910. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-125

Invitation, program. Commissioning of USS West Virginia (SSBN 736), 1990. 2 items. Denise Hill, Uniontown, OH. Sc2021-122

Jefferson County. Miscellaneous materials, 1935-68. 8 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-079

Johnston-Shamblin Collection. Sticker, tickets, canceled check, life insurance policies, and photos related to Johnston and Shamblin families, 1930-43. 6 items, 2 photos. Pam Clarke, Charleston. Sc2021-068

Korean War. Military booklets, 1950-52. 1 folder, 9 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-003

Kourey, Peggy Collection. Books, maps, and drawings related to Kanawha County, Poster DWA Mother of the Year, 1962-2017. 1 box. Peggy Kourey, Charleston. Sc2020-064acc

Lambros, John Collection. Scrapbook, Clippings, program, and photos of John Lambros' career, 1959-82. 2 folders. John Lambros, Charleston. Sc2021-061

Letterhead. State of West Virginia Office of Treasurer, n.d. Unknown donor. Sc2021-135

Letterhead, correspondence. Camp Creek Coal and Lumber Company, 1917. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-139

McCandless, E. R. Collection. Scrapbook of Valley Bell Dairy advertising, 1927-62. 1 volume. Susan Scofield, Hudson, WI. Sc2021-144

Newsletter. Children's Home Finder, 1948. 1 item. Hayden Wetzel, Washington DC. Sc2021-060

Newsletter. The Kanawha National Monthly, Kanawha National Bank, 1925. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-239

Oliver, John and Rose Collection. Diplomas and papers by John Oliver, 1946-53. 4 items. Denise Hellinga, Redondo Beach, CA. Sc2021-015

Pamphlet. Boggs Hospital and Sanitarium, ca. 1906. 1 folder. Debbie Messer, Charleston. Sc2021-009

Pamphlet. The Comet, T. Trainor Davis, 1935. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-085

Pamphlet. Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Compact, 1948. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-083

Pamphlet. Rand McNally Indexed Pocket Map Tourists & Shippers Guide to West Virginia, 1909. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-091

Pamphlets. A Christmas Greeting: The Romance of Christs Birth, In Bethlehem Some 1948 Years Ago, and God had Reserved a Stall, ca. 1948. 9 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-195

Philately. Cachet, Upshur County Sesquicentennial, 2001. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-014

Postcard. Reward for William H. Fogle, 1919. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-099

Press Guide. Charleston Rockets, Continental Football League, 1966. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-074

Printed Material. Photo article, Cultivating the Coming Crop, Clarksburg, 1923. 2 items. Sc2021-238

Program. All-County Jr. and Senior High Band Festival Concert, Charleston Municipal Auditorium, 1992. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-098

Program. In Celebration of Piedmont, West Virginia High Schools, 2017. 2 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-133

Program. Charleston Chamber of Commerce, Diamond Jubilee, 1 item. 1962. Unknown donor. Sc2021-126

Program. Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 1949-50. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-190

Program, Charleston Wheelers Baseball, 1991. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-071

Program. Clarksburg's Recognition Dinner in Honor of the Secretary of Defense, Louis A. Johnson, 1949. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-076

Program. Commemorating the birth of Henry Everett Engle, Barbour County Historical Society, Philippi, 1948. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-279

Program. Commencement and Baccalaureate, Charleston High School, 1965. 4 items. Yvonne Khourie, Charleston. Sc2021-277

Program. Dedication and Open House, St. Albans High School, 1954. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-280

Program. Elks Charity Minstrels, Strand Theatre, Moundsville, n.d. 1 item. Sc2021-281

Program. 46th Annual Nicholas County Fair, 1970. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Sc2021-006

Program. Kanawha Exposition and State 4H Fair, 1924. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-278

Program. Thirtieth Annual Volcano Days, Mountwood Park, 2018. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-193

Program. Townhouse Gallery, Sistersville, 1990. 3 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-140

Program. Union Mission, 1938. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-013

Program. West Virginia Firefighters Memorial Service, 2001. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-142

Program. West Virginia Teachers Conference, 1931. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-097

Program, booklet. Annual Spring Concert, Stonewall Jackson High School, 1950. Booklet, Lawrence Frankel Fitness Folio, 1950-67. 2 items. Alex Franklin, Charleston. Sc2021-130

Program, bulletins. St. John's Episcopal Church, Charleston materials, 1928-44. 4 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-067

Program, DVD. Sister Mary Agnes' Last Song, Mt. de Chantel Conservatory at Wheeling Jesuit University, 2017. 2 items. Sr. Joanne Gonter, Washington, DC. Sc2021-191

Program, menu. Christmas aboard the USS West Virginia, 1938 reprint, 2016. 1 item, Unknown donor. Sc2021-198

Program, pen. Good Hope, Harrison County, Masonic Lodge Jackson Lodge No. 35 125th Anniversary, 1992. 1 folder. Bob Beanblossom. Sc2021-005

Program, tickets. Kanawha Valley Transportation Club, 20th Annual Dinner, 1957. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-282

Programs. Allied Artists, 33rd and 35th Annual Exhibit, 1958-70. 2 items. Unknown donor. Sc94-59acc

Programs. Kanawha Players, Winfield High Athletics, and needle point patterns, 1926-94. 5 items. Jean Thomas, Winfield. Sc2021-197

Programs. Philharmonic Symphony, Community Music Association of Charleston, Charleston Community Music Association, Charleston Symphony, and Charleston Ballet, 1938-1958. 17 folders. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-236

Programs. West Virginia Council of Churches, Governor's Conference and First Annual Unity Dinner, 2008-2010. 2 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-250

Publication. Address of Judge Jake Fisher, Democratic State Convention, 1924. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-256

Publication. Charleston Senators scorebook, 1956. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Sc2021-008

Publication. Information packet, 42nd Annual Governors' Conference, 1950. 1 folder. Unknown donor. Sc2021-121

Publication. Kanawha Bicentennial publications Kanawha Spectator and A Guide to Kanawha County's Historic Places, 1988. 2 items. Transfer from library. Sc2021-075

Publication. Parents and Students Handbook, Highlawn Elementary School, St. Albans, 1991-92. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-101

Publication. The Plumbline Volume 4 Number 13, Masons AF&AM, Huntington, December 1, 1931. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-093

Publication. Sports Illustrated, Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. Autographed by Mary Lou Retton, 1984. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-094

Publication. White Sulphur Springs and The Greenbrier, ca. 1940s. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-102

Publications. Baseball schedules for West Virginia University, Yale, Millersville State Normal School, 1909-1914. 3 items. Sc2021-240

Receipt. Charleston Institute to Edwin Chilton, 1866. 1 item. Jim Presgraves, Wytheville, VA. Sc2021-254

Receipt. Debt, Monroe Coal Mining Company to Perfection Garment Company, Martinsburg, 1906. 1 item. Sc2021-267

Receipts and paystubs. Gauley Mountain Coal Company and Elk Lick Coal Company, 1942-44. 1 folder. Nancy Roberts, Cowan. Sc2021-004

Report Card. Edna Hare, Pleasant Hill School, Monongalia County, 1913-14. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-138

Report Cards. Albert Minear, St. George Academy, Tucker County, 1888-90. 5 items. Kelly Nolin, Norwich University, Northfield, VT. Sc2021-095

Rich, Wayne A. Collection. Material related to Greenbrier Military School, garden clubs in West Virginia, various presidential inaugurations, and international stamps, 1930-85. 2 boxes. Unknown donor. Sc2021-002

Schoenbaum, Alex and Betty Collection. Scrapbooks development of Shoneys, Charleston Rockets, 1959-1979. 2 items. Emily Schoenbaum, New Orleans, LA. Sc2021-234

School Notes. School project: Handwritten book, Hometown Notes, Clendenin, 1934. 1 item. Unknown donor. Sc2021-063

School Notes. Student notebook, Nellie L. Gore Riverside School, Charles Town, ca. 1907. 1 item. City of Fairfax Regional Library, Fairfax, VA. Sc2021-136

Scrapbook. Chi Omega Sorority, West Virginia University, 1940s. Sc2021-235

Scrapbook. Soapbox Derby, Charleston, 1937. 1 item. Toni Hopkins via West Virginia Historical Society. Sc2021-134

Scrapbooks. National Organization for Women, West Virginia, 2019 March-2021 February; WV NOW Papers, 1974-2021. 12 volumes. Bettijane Burger, Charleston. Sc97-027acc

Sheet Music. I'm Going Back, Going Back: West Virginia Blues with lyrics by Lillie Lanier, 1928. 1 item. Donna Gnagy, South Amherst, OH. Sc2021-066

Sonis-Holmes, Tina Collection. Taylor Jones drawings, Newsletter: The Kiwania Gasser, Scrapbook: West Virginia Centennial, 1957-92. 1 box, 2 volumes. Debbie Sonis. Sc2021-205

Specifications. Charles E. Ward residence, Southside Charleston (copy), 1915. 1 item. Transfer from Historic Preservation. Sc2021-264

Tickets. Charleston Interurban Railroad Company, ca. 1920. 2 items. Unknown donor. Sc2021-131

Tickets. Dunbar Toll Bridge, April 10, 1983. 1 item. Transfer from Historic Preservation. Sc2021-081

Tickets, Suttons' Opera House and Cottrill Opera House, ca. 1903-70. 3 items. Transfer from Historic Preservation. Sc2021-082

Trade Card. N 133 W. Duke, Sons and Company, State Governors, Arms, Etc., featuring Governor Emanuel Willis Wilson, 1888. 1 item. Sc2021-274

Trade Card. T 51 Murad Tobacco Card, West Virginia University Golf, 1910. 1 item. Sc2021-273

Trail, Donald Collection. World War II Signal aid card, ca. 1942. 1 item. Stephen Trail. Sc2021-192

Underwood, Beverly Collection. Raleigh County materials, song book, WV State Road Commission materials, 1922-33. 2 folders. Beverly Underwood, Princeton. Sc2021-011

Yearbook. Beckley Junior High, 1970. 1 volume. Mary Hindman Brown, Beckley. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbook. Concord College Pine Tree, 1974. 1 volume. Peggy Kourey, South Charleston. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbook. Fairmont High, 1937. 1 volume. David Burford. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbook. Williams District High The Maroon and Gold, 1931. 1 volume. Unknown donor, Weiser, ID. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. Aracoma High 1961 (4) 1962; Logan Junior High 1966 (2), 1967, 1969, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1986; St. Albans High 1970. 14 items. Willa Anderson (Eugene H. Washington) Dunbar. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. Bluefield College, 1938; Bluefield State College 1968; Beaver High 1936, 1941, 1942; Programs Annual Commencement Beaver High May 29, 1936, January 18, 1940, May 25, 1941. 8 items. Margaret Imhoff Smith and Carl Joseph Smith Jr., Rocky Gap VA. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. Camp Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca, 1942; South Charleston High 1963, 1975, 1977; West Fairmont High 1942; Point Pleasant High 1936; Charleston Catholic High 1995, 1996; Shepherd College 1974; Monongah High 1953, 1954; St. Albans High 1949; Hurricane High 1957; Hundred High 1954, 1955, 1958, 1960, 1961. 18 volumes. Woodrow Clay Hamilton Jr., South Charleston. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. Carroll High, 1925; Ceredo-Kenova High, 1923, 1924; Guyan High 1938; Smithfield High, 1922-1938. 8 volumes. Nancy Hanger, Huntington. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. Charleston High 1936, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953; Morris Harvey College 1938, 1964. 7 volumes. Family of Harry A. Wallace III, Charleston. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. Dunbar High 1959, 1960, 1961; Dunbar Junior High 1956, 1957. 5 volumes. Dr. Judy C. Pierce, Simpsonville KY. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. South Charleston High 1959, 1960. 2 volumes. Pam Johnson (Delbert Ray French), Whitesville. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. St. Marys High 1942, 1967; Fairmont State College 1952, 1955. 4 items. Gerald Ratliff, Charleston. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. Washington Irving High (Clarksburg) Reminiscences, 1921, 1923, 1926, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1933; Memoirs, 1934, 1937, 1938, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1976, 1978; Bridgeport High, Ki-Cu-Wa, 1946; Salem College, Vindauga, 1922; Dirigo, 1937, 1938; Bristol High, 60 Years of Memories, 1913-1973; Shinnston High, The Spartan, 1940, 1946; Clay District High School, The Courier, 1921, 1922, 1923; Fairmont State Teachers College, The Mound, 1938; Lumberport High, The Eagle, 1947; Salem High, Seamemoir, 1939; Grafton High, 1911. 36 volumes. Betty Carpenter, Clarksburg. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. West Virginia Institute of Tech, 1949; Romney High, 1952; Franklin Junior High, 1968-69, 1969-70. 4 volumes. Gerald Ratliff, Charleston. Sc2005-003acc

Yearbooks. Woodrow Wilson High 1957; Pine Grove High 1948; George Washington High 1986, 1996; Spring Valley High 2004; Hurricane High 1959, 1960; Sherman High 1958; Nitro High 1969; St. Albans High 1972, 1974. 11 volumes. Woodrow Clay Hamilton Jr., South Charleston. Sc2005-003acc


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