Series 5. OVEC Newsletters and Website, 1991/2022

Containers:
Box 26, Box 27
Scope and content:

Series 5 consists of a complete set of OVEC printed newsletters as well as an archived copy of the OVEC website, both of which document the organization's activities.
The newsletters include protest and rally coverage, photographs, calendars of events, member news, member and donor recognition, topical cartoons, grant information, conferences, editorials and letters to the editor, West Virginia legislative news, and calls for action. Additionally, board and staff member information is listed in each issue.
Initially titled OVEC News in 1991 April, it became Toxic Times for two issues, before settling on E-News in 1991 November. The OVEC newsletter was renamed Winds of Change in 2002 November and remained unchanged until its final issue in 2022 February. Additionally, the OVEC website has a complete set of digital OVEC newsletters.
The information provided on the archived copy of the OVEC website reflects the materials contained within this collection and may be of supplimental use, especially the blog entries.

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:

Researchers may access born digital materials by visiting the link attached to each item (the web crawl) or by requesting to view the material (the newsletters or the web crawl) in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department.

Parent restrictions:
Researchers may access born digital materials by visiting the link attached to each item (the web crawl) or by requesting to view the material (the newsletters or the web crawl) in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia Regional History Center reference department.
Parent terms of access:
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.