Campaign files and ephemera

Extent:
25 Linear Feet boxes II.C. - 4 - II.C. - 29 (as of 12/13/2019)
Scope and content:

The Campaign files subseries consists of materials related to Moore's 1972, 1980, and 1984 campaigns for governor, as well as his 1978 campaign for the U.S. Senate. The 1968 gubernatorial campaign materials can be found in the congressional papers record group. Files contain research, correspondence, contribution records, campaign committee reports to the West Virginia Secretary of State, FEC filings, campaign committee finance records, speeches, publications, news clippings, contact lists, photographs, biographical information, and ephemera. Press materials, audio and video recordings, and some West Virginia Republican Party files are also included. Two boxes contain responses to a 1980 West Virginia Issues survey mailed by the campaign.

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
Parent restrictions:
The bulk of the Gubernatorial papers subgroup is closed for processing. Access may be granted at the discretion of the curator.
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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