National Audubon Society, Mountaineer Chapter, Records

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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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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], National Audubon Society, Mountaineer Chapter, Records, A&M 3701, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
2.5 Linear Feet 2 record cartons, 15 in. each
Creator:
National Audubon Society. Mountaineer Chapter
Abstract:
Administrative records of the Mountaineer Chapter of the National Audubon Society. Includes copy of original charter (1971), minutes, correspondence, newsletters, financial records, and brochures. There are numerous bird count records for the Morgantown area. Local topical files include material regarding a NASCAR lawsuit, a Wal-Mart expansion, and a West Virginia Ecology Youth Camp. There are also two videos related to National Audubon's "Protect the Arctic Campaign".
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], National Audubon Society, Mountaineer Chapter, Records, A&M 3701, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Biographical / historical:

Chartered in 1971, Mountaineer Audubon is a local chapter of the National Audubon Society encompassing the counties of north central West Virginia and the southern portions of Greene and Fayette Counties in Pennsylvania. Its mission is to promote the enjoyment, conservation, and understanding of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats through birding, education, and outreach.

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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