Harpers Ferry, Listing of "Armorers at the U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry"

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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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Harpers Ferry, Listing of "Armorers at the U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry", A&M 3925, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (79 leaves in 1 folder)
Abstract:
Photocopy of "Armorers at the U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry", an alphabetical list of persons who worked at the armory between the years of 1796 and 1860 with summaries of information concerning each individual. Information includes names, birth and death dates, job titles, dates noted on payroll, money earned, and descriptions of work performed. Entries may also contain biographical information including places of birth and residence, education and training, and names and other information regarding parents, wives, and children. This information was copied from an unknown edition of "The Southern Arsenal" by Daniel D. Hartzler and James B. Whisker. Copies of the first edition of this book are available from the West Virginia University Library and the West Virginia Collection.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Harpers Ferry, Listing of "Armorers at the U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry", A&M 3925, 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/
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