Maddex Family Papers, 1937/2000

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:

This collection is unprocessed but is open for research (except for the beanie from Box 2, which is restricted until it can be cleaned). Please contact the West Virginia & Regional History Center in advance to request access.

Summary

Extent:
0.80 Linear Feet 1 document case, 2.5 in.; 1 flat storage box, 3 in.; 1 flat storage box, 4 in.; 1 oversize folder, 0.125 in.
Creator:
Maddex, Lee R., Maddex, Eugene, and Maddex, Lee R.
Language:
English .

Background

Scope and content:

3 booklets and a freshman beanie regarding West Virginia University belonging to Eugene Maddex and assorted West Virginia University-related ephemera regarding environmental activism, student life, and more belonging to Lee Maddex (Eugene's son). Also included are several flyers, posters, and other ephemera promoting performances of local Morgantown bands (specifically Nexus and Granny's 12 Gauge).

Addendum of 2025 May 20 includes materials documenting Eugene Byington Maddex's career as an engineer in the United States Navy during World War II, including photographs, Japanese propaganda, medals and other insignia, a wooden block with a character meaning "boss" in one of the languages of Papua New Guinea, and more.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Names:
Maddex, Lee R.