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Bob Henry Baber, Author, Poem .01 Linear Feet 1/4 in. (1 item in 1 oversize folder)

Baber, Bob Henry

A copy of the poem "A Bed Time Rhyme" by Bob Henry Baber printed on a poster with illustrations and Baber's autograph. The author was formerly the mayor of Richwood, West Virginia. The illustrations were by Boyd Carr of Bedford, Virginia.

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Joseph F. McNeely Papers, 1953/1955 0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 in. (1 folder)

McNeely, Joseph F. (b. 1868)

Genealogy and history of the McNeely family, compiled by J.F. McNeely, 1953-1954; and "From the Writings of J.F. McNeely," a collection of mimeographed speeches, letters, poems, and statements concerning social and economic problems, written by J.F. McNeely.

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Louise McNeill, Poet, Papers, 1861/1993, bulk 1970/1993 6.2 Linear Feet 6 ft. 1 1/2 in. (13 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each)

McNeill, Louise
Papers of Louise McNeill (Pease), 1911-1993, of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, noted twentieth century Appalachian poet and author, poet laureate of West Virginia from 1979 to 1993, and professor of history and English. Though most well-known for her lyrical poetry about the history and spirit of West Virginia, McNeill also wrote articles, short stories, essays, and her memoirs. Includes biographical materials, letters, writings, poems, photographs, audio-visual materials, artifacts, and personal materials documenting Louise McNeill's career as a poet and author and her personal life, chiefly from the 1970s to her death in 1993. Biographical materials include awards and certificates, biographies of McNeill, clippings, curriculum vitae, and other genealogical materials. Letters are from literary figures, political figures, family and friends. Prominent correspondents include Maggie Anderson, Rene de Chocour, Marion Havighurst, Walter Havighurst, and John D. Rockefeller IV. Writings and related materials include manuscript and typescript drafts of McNeill's books, loose poems, and other writings as well as book reviews, press correspondence, and marketing materials. Audio-visual materials consist of photographs of Louise McNeill, her family, and friends, and tributes to and interviews with McNeill on audio and video cassette. Collection also contains publications, artifacts, and personal materials.
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Marc Harshman, Poet Laureate of West Virginia, Papers, 1970/2023 23.13 Linear Feet 15 record cartons, 15 in. each; 6 document cases, 5 in. each; 2 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 1 flat box, 3 in.; 4 flat boxes, 1 in. each; 1 letterbox, 5.5 in.; 1 rolled storage box, 5 in.; 1 oversize folder, 0.1 in. 6.19 Gigabytes 18 files, formats include .iso, .tif, .docx, .cue, and .md5

Harshman, Marc, Poet Laureate, 1950-

Professional and personal papers of Marc Harshman, Appalachian author and poet laureate of West Virginia.

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