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West Virginia and Regional History Center

West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Primary Collecting Areas:
West Virginia and Appalachia History and Culture
Description:
The West Virginia & Regional History Center preserves and provides access to the records that document the history and culture of the state and the central Appalachian region. The Center is part of West Virginia University Libraries.
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Start Over Repository West Virginia and Regional History Center Date range 1870

West Virginia, Secretary of State Archives, 1861/1939 9.46 Linear Feet Summary: 9 ft. 5 1/2 in. (1 document case, 5 in.); (62 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each)

West Virginia. Secretary of State
Official records on the appointment, resignation, and removal of state officers, railroad and special police, and corporate representatives. Archives include financial records of state agencies, executive meeting minutes, executive decrees, and documents relating to pardons, extraditions, and state convicts in county jails. Much information relates to charters and taxation of railroad companies. Also contains official state election returns and records concerning the reconstruction of the state capitol after the fire of 1921.
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West Virginia Sheet Music, 1850/1977 1.5 Linear Feet 6 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each

Collection of sheet music of mostly songs about West Virginia or written by West Virginians. Also includes Civil War era editions of songs by George F. Root, including "The Battle Cry of Freedom", "Just Before The Battle, Mother", "On, On, On, The Boys Came Marching!", "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp", and "The Vacant Chair". See Scope and Content Note for contents list.
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West Virginia University, College of Law, Records, 1807/2019, bulk 1920/2019 142.67 Linear Feet 142 feet and 8 inches Series I: 38 record cartons, 15 in. each; 2 document cases, 5 in. each; 3 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 3 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 1.5 in.; 1 unboxed item, 1.5 in.; Series II: 11 record cartons, 15 in. each; 5 unboxed reels of film, 1 in. each; Series III: 15 record cartons, 15 in. each; 2 document cases, 5 in. each; 3 oversize folders, 0.5 in. total; Series IV: 30 record cartons, 15 in. each; 4 index card boxes, 12 in. each; 1 document case, 5 in.; 6 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 4 in.; 1 flat storage box, 5 in.; 2 oversize folders, 0.25 in. total; 1 framed item, 1.5 in.; 3 unboxed ledgers, 9 in. total; Series V: 1 record carton, 15 in.; 2 oversize folders, 0.5 in. total; 2 unboxed rolled items, 9 in. total; Series VI: 4 record cartons, 15 in. each; 1 document case, 5 in.; Series VII: 5 record cartons, 15 in. each; 1 document case, 5 in.; 3 oversize folders, 0.75 in. total

West Virginia University. College of Law

This collection includes records transferred from the West Virginia University College of Law (COL). Series I includes papers of various COL faculty, administrators, alumni, and associates. The most common material types are correspondence, notes, publications, course materials, and case files. Series II includes materials used as class resources, generated by students, and related to curriculum. The most common material types are course notes, syllabi, exam instructions, and reading materials. Series III includes materials related to COL events and the College's various publications (e.g., newsletters and journals). The most common material types are event programs and invitations, event planning materials, and copies of newsletters. Series IV includes administrative materials and records of general College of Law operations. This series contains the most diverse grouping of materials, and it includes things like correspondence, photographs, reports, and some artifacts. Series V includes records of renovations, additions, and new construction of COL facilities. The most common material types are architectural drawings and related correspondence. Series VI includes records related to the process of maintaining and reviewing the College's accreditation status with the American Bar Association and American Association of Law Schools. The most common material types are ABA/AALS reports, compiled internal records, and correspondence. Series VII includes records of the law library. The most common material types are correspondence, reports, and American Association of Law Libraries items. More detailed content descriptions are provided at the series and box level.

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West Virginia University Flag Collection, 1863/1912 2.17 Linear Feet 4 oversize boxes, 5 in. each; 2 oversize boxes, 3 in. each

Several historic flags connected to West Virginia University or citizens of West Virginia include parts of a 10th West Virginia regimental flag; a Spanish flag taken during the Spanish-American War in Cuba; two 46-star United States flags; and a large flag with blue and gold stars and a red border. Also includes two rolled United States flags on poles and two rolled West Virginia flags on poles.
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West Virginia University Libraries, Health Sciences Library, Historical Collection, 1800/2010 0.84 Linear Feet 2 document cases, 5 in. each; 1 oversize folder, 0.125 in.

West Virginia University. Libraries. Health Sciences Library

Collection of class photographs from a number of departments within the Health Sciences Center (HSC), in addition to materials covering the 2010 HSC 50th anniversary and materials from the forming of the Health Sciences Library as well as miscellaneous materials relating to or collected by Alderson Fry, the first Medical Librarian at West Virginia University (1954).

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West Virginia University, Library, Records, 1868/1935 3.7 Linear Feet 3 ft. 7 1/2 in. (6 document cases, 5 in. each); (5 unboxed ledgers, 1 ft. 1 1/2 in.)

West Virginia University. Library
Librarians' correspondence and various library department records. The correspondence includes letters concerning the Guy D. Goff Library and construction of the new Library building. There are also building specifications, accounts, drawings, and floor plans.
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West Virginia University, Literary Societies, Records, 1861/1920 0.3 Linear Feet Summary: 4 in. (2 unboxed ledgers)

West Virginia University
Records of two West Virginia University literary societies. Columbia Literary Society Records include minutes books, 1861-1920 (4 Vols.); ledgers, 1873-1907 (2 Vols.); and roll book, dues record, and financial reports, 1906-1921 (1 Vol.). Records of the Parthenon Literary Society include minute book, 1895-1911 (1 Vol.) and roll book, dues record, and financial reports, 1907-1911 (1 Vol.). The collection also includes miscellaneous notes, lists, reports, and letters inserted between pages of these volumes. The formation of these Societies predates the establishment of West Virginia University on February 7, 1867. The Columbian Literary Society was established in the fall of 1852 (cf. inside front leaf of volume of Columbian Literary Society records, 1861-1873). The Parthenon Literary Society was known as the 'Monongalian up to 1872' (cf. p.[1] of volume of Columbian Literary Society records, 1861-1873).
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