Eileen Peters, Compiler, Genealogy

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Eileen Peters, Compiler, Genealogy, A&M 3281, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
7.5 Linear Feet Summary: 7 ft. 6 in. (6 records cartons, 15 in. each)
Creator:
Peters, Eileen
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Eileen Peters, Compiler, Genealogy, A&M 3281, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Genealogy research papers of Eileen Peters. Includes genealogies, research notes, correspondence, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, maps, photographs, books, and other publications documenting primarily Preston County, West Virginia families, as well as families of the tri-state region of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. Also includes histories of Preston County, West Virginia (18th through 20th centuries), and general information on how to conduct genealogical research.

This series includes mostly genealogies and research notes on 39 familiesof the tri-state region of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. Records date from 1887 to 1992. The date span of the genealogical information on each family is recorded in the Dates field of each folder.

This series includes correspondence between Eileen Peters and 375 individuals regarding personal and genealogical information. Material is arranged alphabetically by last name. Peters recorded related family names and personal comments onto the front of some of her correspondence folders. These notes were copied verbatim upon folder replacement. This series also includes some photographs.

This series includes Eileen Peters's address book and genealogical research resources such as catalogs, pamphlets, notes, and blank forms.

This series consists of mostly hand-drawn and photocopied 1976-1980 maps of the Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland regions from the 1600s to the 1900s. Also includes a 1976 highway map of Preston County, West Virginia.

This series includes notes, newspaper clippings and photocopies from books regarding the history of Preston County, West Virginia from the late 1700s to the late 1900s.

This series includes regional journals and photocopies of books relating to regional history.

This series consists of miscellaneous newspaper clippings, post cards, and photocopies of books relating to West Virginia history from the late 1700s to the late 1900s.

This series includes books on West Virginia history and genealogical research.

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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