Wither-Wane Newspaper Collection 1938-1947

Access and use

Location of collection:
Wytheville Community College
F.B. Kegley Library
Wytheville Community College
Smyth Hall, Room 103
1000 East Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Contact for questions and access:
POC: William A. “Bill” Veselik
Phone: (276) 223-4876
POC: George Mattis
Phone: (276) 223-4744
Fax: (276) 223-4745

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Issues include: 21 November 1938; 4 December 1939; June 1944, souvenir edition; 26 March 1945; 25 February 1946; 29 April 1946; 28 October 1946; 2 December 1946; 16 December 1946; 17 February 1946 (2 copies); 17 march 1946; 7 April 1946; May 1946.

Biographical / historical:

First published in 1900, The Wither-Wane was a student newspaper of Wytheville High School. Wytheville High School was built in the late 1880s and opened in 1890. It was razed in November 1971, superseded by George Wythe High School.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Beverly Repass in 2010.
Physical description:
14 items..