C. Press releases

Extent:
3 Linear Feet 3 record cartons
Scope and content:

The Press releases series contains releases and media advisories created in Senator Rockefeller's office and distributed to media outlets. Releases range in date from 1988 to 2014. Subjects of news statements and releases include health care, education, veterans, coal and steel industries, foreign relations, specifically with Japan and China, and other topics specific to West Virginia. The series also contains Congressional Records that were released monthly with news statements and press releases, as well as public announcements regarding special topics, such as Toyota Engine Plant expansion, Diamond Electric opening, and Gulf War veteran's treatment field hearings. There are also weekly commentary articles included and press kits on topics such as China Steel and West Virginia Coal and Public Safety. Beginning in 2001 through 2014, press releases were created and saved digitally.

Arrangement:

This series is arranged chronologically.

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:

Press releases can be accessed in the reading room of the West Virginia & Regional History Center. Advance notice is required.

Parent restrictions:

The majority of the Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV papers are closed until 2035. Permission to access materials prior to 2035 may be given at the donor's discretion.

Materials previously made publicly available, such as speeches, press releases, photographs, press interviews, clippings, and publications are open for research.

The collection is stored off-site. Researchers should contact the West Virginia Regional History Center prior to visiting to ensure materials are available.

Some digital materials are available online at https://rockefeller.lib.wvu.edu/.

Parent terms of access:

Materials may contain sensitive or private information. Researchers may use data collected from these materials in the statistical aggregate or as an example to illustrate a theme. No identifying information should point to specific individuals or families mentioned in the files.

Materials produced by public servants while carrying out official duties are not copyrighted. Materials created outside of official duties, including diaries, personal correspondence, and campaign materials, are protected by copyright. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please contact the West Virginia Regional History Center.

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