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Start Over Collection Gary Weiner, Collector, Clarksburg Historical Records, 1850/2006, bulk 1870/2000 Date range 1861

Autograph Books, Ledgers, Diaries, and More, 1850/1998 Box 14

Contains a "Token Album" autograph book which includes inscriptions and autographs (1850s); a diary or ledger which includes account information, recipes, and correspondence, possibly belonging to J. P. Hyde or family (1890s-1910s); a pilot log (1998); a blue diary which includes references to travel between and experiences in Clarksburg and eastern cities, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Atlantic City (1925); Ella M. Stealey's ledger of her account with the Eureka Loan and Building Association (1899); Bella Spritzer's autograph album (1920); a brown diary which includes references to the unknown author's work at Hope Natural Gas Company, church activities, WWI events, and time at Camp Meade (now Fort George G. Meade in Maryland) where the author was first assigned to the 154th Depot Brigade, 314th Infantry, 79th Division. (1918-1920); and a small blue and yellow notebook (undated).

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  3. Series 5. Miscellaneous Manuscripts, Box 13-15, 1850/1991

Gary Weiner, Collector, Clarksburg Historical Records, 1850/2006, bulk 1870/2000 16.8 Linear Feet 16 ft. 10 in. (8 record cartons, 15 in. each); (5 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 small flat storage boxes, 3 in. each); (6 flat storage boxes, 3 in.); (1 medium flat storage box, 5 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 5 in.); (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 1/2 in.); (1 large flat storage box, 2 in.); (1 large flat storage box, 3 in.); (3 loose framed items, 3 1/2 in. total) 0.0004 Gigabytes 4 files, .docx and .rtf formats

Weiner, Gary S., 1942-2007
Papers of Gary S. Weiner, documenting his personal and family history, and his collecting interests in the Lynch family and the history of Clarksburg and Harrison County, West Virginia. The Weiner family papers include letters written to Gary Weiner (ca. 1960-2005) and correspondence and printed materials about Clarksburg Iron and Steel Company (ca. 1980-1999), among other items. The Lynch family papers include correspondence between Gretchen and Lawrence Lynch (ca. 1905-1960), various notebooks and diaries (ca. 1910-1960), and Lynch family photographs (ca. 1860s-1939), among other items. Materials related to the history of Clarksburg and Harrison County include: correspondence to Clarksburg families, such as the Anderson/Freeland family (ca. 1880-1992); Fourco Glass Company's Clearlite Window Glass advertisements (1936-1937); and Washington Irving High School materials (1920s and 1960s), among other items. Additional materials include a Victorian photograph album stand containing pictures of European royalty (ca. 1880-1886), sheet music (1900-1940), and correspondence from Noel A. Conley during his service in World War II (1942-1946). For additional Clarksburg historical and Lynch family materials, see also A&M 3038.
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Manuscripts and Printed Materials Related to the Lynch Family, 1850/1960 Box 7

Items include Lawrence's class notes (1910s); two small ledgers relating to Mary Virginia Robinson Lynch and a church fundraiser (1901-6); financial records; event programs; Gretchen's diary (topics include social activities, household chores, her children, etc.), notebooks, and calendars (1937-1960); and a program for the inauguration of West Virginia Governor John J. Cornwell, at which C. W. Lynch administered the Constitutional Oath (1917). This box also contains Lynch family photographs (cartes de visite, tintypes, cabinet cards, and mounted photos), some of which are identified. Subjects include Charles, Lawrence, and Gretchen Lynch, as well as Robinson family members (Lawrence's mother's family).

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  3. Series 1. Lynch Family Papers, Boxes 1-7, 1850/1960

Photo Album of Mostly Unidentified Cartes de Visite and Tintypes, 1850/1910 Box 18

Contains a photo album of mostly unidentified cartes de visite and tintypes created in Morgantown and Clarksburg, including portraits of Frank Young, Lucy Fleming, and Icie Nevada Lynch (ca. 1850-1880); and a blue cloth-covered album of unidentified cabinet cards, mounted portraits, cartes de vistite, and a tintype from studios in Grafton, Clarksburg, Fairmont, and outside of West Virginia (ca. 1890-1910).

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  3. Series 7. Miscellaneous Photographs, Boxes 17-20, 1850/1984

Photograph Albums, 1860/1910 Box 19

Contains a brown album of unidentified cabinet cards, cartes de viste, and tintypes, some of which were created in studios in Clarksburg, WV (ca. 1860-1890); and a tan and red album of unidentified cabinet cards, cartes de viste, and tintypes, many from studios in Pennsylvania (ca. 1860-1910).

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  2. Gary Weiner, Collector, Clarksburg Historical Records, 1850/2006, bulk 1870/2000
  3. Series 7. Miscellaneous Photographs, Boxes 17-20, 1850/1984

Series 1. Lynch Family Papers, Boxes 1-7, 1850/1960

This series contains materials related to the Lynch and Spindler families, the bulk of which are letters. Purchased by Gary Weiner at a house sale held by the children of Lawrence R. and Gretchen Spindler Lynch, the Lynch Family Papers include a collection of approximately 300 letters, postcards, and other documents belonging to three generations of the Lynch family of Clarksburg, WV, as well as the Spindler family of Winfield, Kansas. The materials begin with Charles Wesley Lynch (1851-1932), an attorney and judge, and John Wesley Spindler (1850 May 11-1934 March 4), a school superintendent; continue through Lawrence Robinson Lynch (1890 May 29-1964 January 9) and his wife Gretchen Spindler Lynch (1892 July 5-1980 May); and conclude with correspondence between Lawrence, Gretchen, and their three children, Barbara Virginia, Mary Gretchen, and Charles Wesley Lynch, II. See Historical Note for more information. Electronic materials from Bill Arnett include: a 180 page document of transcripts, a 24 page document of transcripts (which are probably all included in the 180 page document, though perhaps with different metadata), a historical note, a 29 page documents of research notes from newspapers etc., and a document recording emails with Bill Arnett which include details pertaining to the collections materials.

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Variety of Material, 1850/2000 Box 9

Includes Gary Weiner's school autograph album (1955), family recipes (ca. 1940-1970), miscellaneous ephemera and printed materials collected by Gary (regarding West Virginia University football, Jaycees, historic preservation, etc.) (1923-2004), a WVU Homecoming program (1960), and Weiner family photographs (ca. 1850-2000). Photographs include unidentified studio portraits from New York (probably Weiner family members, ca. 1920-1940), candid images of West Virginia University's Delta Tau Delta Fraternity members and Jaycee events, photos of celebrity handprints and footprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, etc.

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  3. Series 2. Weiner Family Papers, Boxes 8-11, 1850/2005

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