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West Virginia and Regional History Center

Alice McMechen, Collector, Papers of Artist Alvena V. Seckar

.3 Linear Feet 4 in. (document case)
Papers of artist and author Alvena V. Seckar, collected by her friend Alice McMechen. Collection includes newspaper and magazine articles; material regarding work-in-progress "Jewels of Memory"; invitations to Seckar's birthday parties, correspondence, photographs, artworks, and copies of two of Seckar's books.
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Alice McMechen, Collector, Papers of Artist Alvena V. Seckar .3 Linear Feet 4 in. (document case)

Seckar, Alvena, 1916-2012
Papers of artist and author Alvena V. Seckar, collected by her friend Alice McMechen. Collection includes newspaper and magazine articles; material regarding work-in-progress "Jewels of Memory"; invitations to Seckar's birthday parties, correspondence, photographs, artworks, and copies of two of Seckar's books.
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Alvena V. Seckar, Author and Artist, Writings, Photographs, Scrapbooks, and Other Material

8.3 Linear Feet 8 ft. 3 1/2 in. (3 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 record carton, 17 in.); (6 document cases, 5 in. each); (3 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each)

Papers of artist and author Alvena Seckar, who spent much of her early life in West Virginia. Includes writings by Seckar, including both autobiographical and fictional writings; photographs, mainly of Seckar, her family, and her artwork; family documents; correspondence; scrapbooks; and other material. Please be aware that parts of the collection have been minimally processed and therefore remain in their original physical and intellectual arrangement.

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Alvena V. Seckar, Author and Artist, Writings, Photographs, Scrapbooks, and Other Material 8.3 Linear Feet 8 ft. 3 1/2 in. (3 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 record carton, 17 in.); (6 document cases, 5 in. each); (3 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each)

Papers of artist and author Alvena Seckar, who spent much of her early life in West Virginia. Includes writings by Seckar, including both autobiographical and fictional writings; photographs, mainly of Seckar, her family, and her artwork; family documents; correspondence; scrapbooks; and other material. Please be aware that parts of the collection have been minimally processed and therefore remain in their original physical and intellectual arrangement.

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Ann Magnuson, Performance Artist, Papers

2.34 Linear Feet 2 ft. 4 in. (2 document cases, 5 in.; 1 flat storage box, 1.5 in.; 2 flat storage boxes, 3.5 in. each; 3 storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 oversize folder, 0.01 in.) 3.05 Gigabytes 77 files, formats include .wav, .docx, .mp4, .jpg, .html, .png

Publications, sound recordings, and other material documenting the career of Ann Magnuson, an actress, performance artist, and nightclub performer who grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. She worked at Club 57 in New York, a gathering place for artists such as Keith Haring and Kenny Scharf.

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Ann Magnuson, Performance Artist, Papers 2.34 Linear Feet 2 ft. 4 in. (2 document cases, 5 in.; 1 flat storage box, 1.5 in.; 2 flat storage boxes, 3.5 in. each; 3 storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 oversize folder, 0.01 in.) 3.05 Gigabytes 77 files, formats include .wav, .docx, .mp4, .jpg, .html, .png

Magnuson, Ann

Publications, sound recordings, and other material documenting the career of Ann Magnuson, an actress, performance artist, and nightclub performer who grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. She worked at Club 57 in New York, a gathering place for artists such as Keith Haring and Kenny Scharf.

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Arthur J. Ballard, Costume Artist and Curator, Papers

24.83 Linear Feet 24 ft. 10 in. (17 record cartons, 15 in. each; 5 document cases, 5 in. each; 5 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 2 flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each; one bust; 33 pieces of framed art) 4.7 Gigabytes 25 files, formats include .jpg, .iso, .cue, .md5, .wav
Professional and personal papers of Arthur J. "Pete" Ballard, a teacher, museum curator, and costume artist. He taught at the North Carolina School of the Arts, curated the costume collection at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and exhibited his work as a painter and costume artist. The collection includes project files documenting his work involving costume and painting exhibits, lectures, and theatrical productions; slides and photographs of exhibits; and awards and honors records; among other material. There are also several addenda to the collection. See Scope and Content Note for more information about collection contents. See Historical Note for more information about Ballard.
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Arthur J. Ballard, Costume Artist and Curator, Papers 24.83 Linear Feet 24 ft. 10 in. (17 record cartons, 15 in. each; 5 document cases, 5 in. each; 5 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 2 flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each; one bust; 33 pieces of framed art) 4.7 Gigabytes 25 files, formats include .jpg, .iso, .cue, .md5, .wav

Ballard, Arthur J., 1931-2017
Professional and personal papers of Arthur J. "Pete" Ballard, a teacher, museum curator, and costume artist. He taught at the North Carolina School of the Arts, curated the costume collection at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and exhibited his work as a painter and costume artist. The collection includes project files documenting his work involving costume and painting exhibits, lectures, and theatrical productions; slides and photographs of exhibits; and awards and honors records; among other material. There are also several addenda to the collection. See Scope and Content Note for more information about collection contents. See Historical Note for more information about Ballard.
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Bernie Peace, Artist, Papers and Artwork

7.5 Linear Feet 7 ft. 5 3/4 in. (5 record cartons, 15 in. each); (3 flat storage boxes, 3 1/2 in. each); (1 oversize folder, 2 items); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box, 1 1/2 in.); (1 loose item, 1/4 in.)
Papers of West Virginia artist Bernie Peace who taught at West Liberty State College in the Wheeling area for 35 years, from 1960-1995. Includes notebooks of slides of artworks, exhibit programs, and clippings, among other material. Addenda include 56 photo collages, and 23 artworks of mixed media.
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Bernie Peace, Artist, Papers and Artwork 7.5 Linear Feet 7 ft. 5 3/4 in. (5 record cartons, 15 in. each); (3 flat storage boxes, 3 1/2 in. each); (1 oversize folder, 2 items); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box, 1 1/2 in.); (1 loose item, 1/4 in.)

Peace, Bernie, 1933-2019
Papers of West Virginia artist Bernie Peace who taught at West Liberty State College in the Wheeling area for 35 years, from 1960-1995. Includes notebooks of slides of artworks, exhibit programs, and clippings, among other material. Addenda include 56 photo collages, and 23 artworks of mixed media.
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Blanche Lazzell, Artist, Papers

9.08 Linear Feet 9 ft. 1 in. (9 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 1/2 in.); (2 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 oversize box, 15 in.); (1 index card box, 3 in.); (4 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each)
Photographs, postcards, engravings, sketches, art tools, correspondence, pamphlets, recipes and newspaper clippings belonging to Blanche Lazzell, a West Virginia born leading American artist of the inter-war years. The collection reflects her development as an artist from her student days at West Virginia University to the end of the Korean War. Addenda include correspondence, genealogy, published material, photos, prints, drawings, news clippings, and mementos of Blanche Lazzell. Addenda topics include Lazzell family history, Blanche's art and artistic influences, and the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). See Historical Note for information on Blanche Lazzell.
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Blanche Lazzell, Artist, Papers 9.08 Linear Feet 9 ft. 1 in. (9 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 1/2 in.); (2 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 oversize box, 15 in.); (1 index card box, 3 in.); (4 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each)

Lazzell, Blanche, 1878-1956
Photographs, postcards, engravings, sketches, art tools, correspondence, pamphlets, recipes and newspaper clippings belonging to Blanche Lazzell, a West Virginia born leading American artist of the inter-war years. The collection reflects her development as an artist from her student days at West Virginia University to the end of the Korean War. Addenda include correspondence, genealogy, published material, photos, prints, drawings, news clippings, and mementos of Blanche Lazzell. Addenda topics include Lazzell family history, Blanche's art and artistic influences, and the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). See Historical Note for information on Blanche Lazzell.
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George Bird Evans Papers

16.7 Linear Feet 16 ft. 8 in. (37 document cases, in. each); (5 flat storage boxes, in. each) 13.9 Gigabytes 46 files, formats include .pdf, .iso, .cue, .md5, and .jpg
Papers of George Bird Evans, a widely published author and illustrator of books and articles regarding hunting and bird dog breeding. Most of his work was produced at his home "Old Hemlock" in Preston County, West Virginia. Records document his careers as an author of books and articles regarding bird dog hunting; as a breeder of quality bird dogs; an illustrator for several national magazines and the United States Navy during World War II; and as co-author with his wife, Kay Evans, of mystery novels. Materials include: George Bird Evans' Gun Diary with entries and illustrations regarding hunting, fishing, and dog breeding experiences for 65 years; correspondence with friends, patrons, publishers, and other hunters; manuscripts and galleys; cassette tapes (2 items) of recordings of readings by George and Kay Evans; DVDs (3 items) containing 188 digital scans of illustrations by George Bird Evans; and a scrapbook documenting the Evans' career as mystery writers under the pen name "Brandon Bird". There are also 32 oversize drawings by G.B. Evans; oversized photographs and art pieces (7 items) of George Bird Evans, Kay Evans, and their dogs; a DVD of an 18 minute motion picture regarding George Bird Evans; and several sportsman journals, most with published articles by George Bird Evans.
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George Bird Evans Papers 16.7 Linear Feet 16 ft. 8 in. (37 document cases, in. each); (5 flat storage boxes, in. each) 13.9 Gigabytes 46 files, formats include .pdf, .iso, .cue, .md5, and .jpg

Evans, George Bird, 1906-1998
Papers of George Bird Evans, a widely published author and illustrator of books and articles regarding hunting and bird dog breeding. Most of his work was produced at his home "Old Hemlock" in Preston County, West Virginia. Records document his careers as an author of books and articles regarding bird dog hunting; as a breeder of quality bird dogs; an illustrator for several national magazines and the United States Navy during World War II; and as co-author with his wife, Kay Evans, of mystery novels. Materials include: George Bird Evans' Gun Diary with entries and illustrations regarding hunting, fishing, and dog breeding experiences for 65 years; correspondence with friends, patrons, publishers, and other hunters; manuscripts and galleys; cassette tapes (2 items) of recordings of readings by George and Kay Evans; DVDs (3 items) containing 188 digital scans of illustrations by George Bird Evans; and a scrapbook documenting the Evans' career as mystery writers under the pen name "Brandon Bird". There are also 32 oversize drawings by G.B. Evans; oversized photographs and art pieces (7 items) of George Bird Evans, Kay Evans, and their dogs; a DVD of an 18 minute motion picture regarding George Bird Evans; and several sportsman journals, most with published articles by George Bird Evans.
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Grace Martin Taylor, Artist, Papers

10.4 Linear Feet Summary: 10 ft. 5 in. (11 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 wrapped package, 1/2 in.); (3 record cartons, 15 in. each); (2 document cases, 4 in. each); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box, 4 in.) 1.63 Gigabytes 23 .jpg and .iso files
Papers, news clippings, programs, photos, certificates, and artwork of West Virginia artist, Grace Martin Taylor, who taught in Charleston at Mason College, and later at Morris Harvey. Her art, in several media including oils and watercolor, is modernist in style, showing a preference for abstraction. Also included is some material regarding her daughter, Lucie Anne Mellert, and her promotion of Taylor's art.
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Grace Martin Taylor, Artist, Papers 10.4 Linear Feet Summary: 10 ft. 5 in. (11 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 wrapped package, 1/2 in.); (3 record cartons, 15 in. each); (2 document cases, 4 in. each); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 1/2 in.); (1 flat storage box, 4 in.) 1.63 Gigabytes 23 .jpg and .iso files

Taylor, Grace Martin, 1903-1995
Papers, news clippings, programs, photos, certificates, and artwork of West Virginia artist, Grace Martin Taylor, who taught in Charleston at Mason College, and later at Morris Harvey. Her art, in several media including oils and watercolor, is modernist in style, showing a preference for abstraction. Also included is some material regarding her daughter, Lucie Anne Mellert, and her promotion of Taylor's art.
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Haldeman Family Papers

7.3 Linear Feet 7 ft., 4 in. (7 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 record cartons, 15 in. each); (2 flat storage boxes, 3 1/2 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 flat storage box, 1 1/2 in.); (1 newspaper box, 5 in.); (1 flat storage box, 4 in.); (1 unboxed artifact); (1 unboxed artwork)

Collection regarding the Haldeman family of West Virginia, including scrapbooks, photographs, documents, correspondence, artwork, artifacts, books, family bibles, and other material. Also includes a large artwork framed in glass.

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Haldeman Family Papers 7.3 Linear Feet 7 ft., 4 in. (7 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 record cartons, 15 in. each); (2 flat storage boxes, 3 1/2 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 flat storage box, 1 1/2 in.); (1 newspaper box, 5 in.); (1 flat storage box, 4 in.); (1 unboxed artifact); (1 unboxed artwork)

Haldeman family

Collection regarding the Haldeman family of West Virginia, including scrapbooks, photographs, documents, correspondence, artwork, artifacts, books, family bibles, and other material. Also includes a large artwork framed in glass.

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James E. Davis, Artist, Papers and Artworks

61.33 Linear Feet 57 document cases, 5 in. each; 7 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 11 records cartons, 15 in. each; 2 oversize record cartons, 17 in. each; 5 large flat storage boxes, 3.5 in. each; 1 small flat storage box, 3.5 in.; 54 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 7 small flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 9 large flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each; 1 envelope; 17 unboxed paintings
Artwork, photography, and papers of James Edward Davis, an artist born in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Davis studied art at Princeton University and had a prolific and varied artistic career, being particularly noted for his experimental abstract films involving color, light, and movement. This collection contains paintings, sketches, mobiles, photographic prints, transparencies, memoirs, notes on Frank Lloyd Wright and John Marin, and other material. There are addenda to this collection, which include memoirs and other writings, correspondence, material regarding Julia Davis and John W. Davis (relatives of James Davis), and other material. See "Scope and Content Note" and "Historical Note" for further information regarding this collection.
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James E. Davis, Artist, Papers and Artworks 61.33 Linear Feet 57 document cases, 5 in. each; 7 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 11 records cartons, 15 in. each; 2 oversize record cartons, 17 in. each; 5 large flat storage boxes, 3.5 in. each; 1 small flat storage box, 3.5 in.; 54 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 7 small flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 9 large flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each; 1 envelope; 17 unboxed paintings

Davis, James E., 1901-1974
Artwork, photography, and papers of James Edward Davis, an artist born in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Davis studied art at Princeton University and had a prolific and varied artistic career, being particularly noted for his experimental abstract films involving color, light, and movement. This collection contains paintings, sketches, mobiles, photographic prints, transparencies, memoirs, notes on Frank Lloyd Wright and John Marin, and other material. There are addenda to this collection, which include memoirs and other writings, correspondence, material regarding Julia Davis and John W. Davis (relatives of James Davis), and other material. See "Scope and Content Note" and "Historical Note" for further information regarding this collection.

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