George Patrick, Walnut Run Weather Log and Scrapbook

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
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No special access restriction applies.

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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], George Patrick, Walnut Run Weather Log and Scrapbook, A&M 3444, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 in.
Creator:
Patrick, George
Abstract:
Weekly weather log (1850-60) and scrapbook (ca. 1837) by George Patrick of Walnut Run, Kanawha County, West Virginia (in one volume of 6 in. by 7 3/4 in.). The log (107 pages) consists of weekly entries from January 1, 1850 to January 1, 1860, recording date, current temperature, and narrative remarks regarding the previous week's weather. The scrapbook (39 pages) includes mostly clippings and some manuscript pages regarding home remedies for humans and livestock, recipes, and general agricultural information and advice.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], George Patrick, Walnut Run Weather Log and Scrapbook, A&M 3444, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

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/
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard