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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

G. Burke Johnston Papers

5.7 Cubic Feet 12 boxes
This collection consists of papers--including correspondence, subject files, printed materials, and photographs--of George Burke Johnston, literary scholar and faculty member / administrator at Virginia Tech and the University of Alabama; U.S. Army officer; poet; author; artist; and printer.
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West Virginia and Regional History Center

James M. Guiher, Jr., Papers

26.63 Linear Feet 13 document cases, 5 in. each; 3 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 12 record cartons, 15 in. each; 3 oversize record cartons, 17 in. each; 1 small flat storage box, 3 in.; 1 small flat storage box, 5 in.; 1 flat storage box, 1 in.; 1 artifact tray, 2.5 in.; 1 oversize folder, 1 item; 1 framed item, 0.5 in.; 9 unboxed pieces of artwork
Personal papers of James M. Guiher, Jr. (1927- ), Editor and Head of Textbook Division of Prentice-Hall books, and son of James M. Guiher, Sr. (1897-1965), a prominent lawyer, politician, and community leader from Clarksburg, West Virginia. Includes autobiographical material, correspondence, publications, photographs, and other material regarding growing up in Clarksburg, attending Washington Irving High School (Clarksburg, WV), serving in the U.S. Army during WWII, attending Princeton and Harvard Universities, his career at Prentice-Hall, as well as his writings (including essays and plays). The writings regard an evolving view of life influenced by art, existentialism, and experiences in Italy and Greece. There are publications regarding the history of, and places and events in Clarksburg and Harrison County (including booklets, pamphlets, programs, maps, clippings, and post cards; ca. 1953-1999). There is also a group portrait photograph of his father James M. Guiher, Sr. as a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, West Virginia University, 1917. There is a book of historical autographs collected by Guiher, Jr., including those of George Washington and Martha Custis Washington, John and Abigail Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, among others. There are also addendums including five portrait photographs (2014-02-24); papers relating to the Guiher, Davis, and Hart families, and related subjects; James M. Guiher Sr.'s service in WWI; four paintings and two artworks (2014-08-29); and three paintings (2015-08-17).
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George Mason University

Adams T. Rice papers

2 linear feet (3 boxes)
The Adams T. Rice papers consists of newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, and programs relating to theatre in Detroit, Michigan, the Federal Theatre Project, and Rice's lecture "The Magic of Science." Material was collected by Rice and dates from the 1920s to 1960, with the bulk of the material dating from the 1920s to the 1930s.
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Adams T. Rice papers 2 linear feet (3 boxes)

Rice, Adams T., 1892-
The Adams T. Rice papers consists of newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, and programs relating to theatre in Detroit, Michigan, the Federal Theatre Project, and Rice's lecture "The Magic of Science." Material was collected by Rice and dates from the 1920s to 1960, with the bulk of the material dating from the 1920s to the 1930s.
George Mason University

Adams T. Rice papers

2 Linear Feet 3 boxes
The Adams T. Rice papers consists of newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, and programs relating to theatre in Detroit, Michigan, the Federal Theatre Project, and Rice's lecture "The Magic of Science." Material was collected by Rice and dates from the 1920s to 1960, with the bulk of the material dating from the 1920s to the 1930s.
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Adams T. Rice papers 2 Linear Feet 3 boxes

Rice, Adams T., 1892-
The Adams T. Rice papers consists of newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, and programs relating to theatre in Detroit, Michigan, the Federal Theatre Project, and Rice's lecture "The Magic of Science." Material was collected by Rice and dates from the 1920s to 1960, with the bulk of the material dating from the 1920s to the 1930s.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Pearl S. Buck, Author, Papers

13.33 Linear Feet 13 ft. 4 in. (23 document cases, 5 in. each); (9 document cases, 2.5 in. each); (1 large flat storage box, 3.5 in.); (1 record carton, 15 in.); (1 large flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 large flat storage box, 1 in.)
Papers of Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973), an American fiction writer and humanitarian who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1938 for her novels about peasant life in China. Dating chiefly from 1933 to 1966, the collection contains typescript and handwritten drafts of articles, reviews, novels, plays, short stories, and speeches; reference materials; and correspondence that document Pearl Buck's literary, political, and humanitarian activities from 1933 to 1976. Prominent topics include Buck's writing, including novels, short stories, articles, and speeches, and publication of her work; Chinese history, politics, and culture; American culture; interracial and international adoption; children with disabilities; and Buck's work for human rights. Prominent correspondents include Richard Walsh, William E. Hocking, and various authors and politicians. Papers also include materials related to the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace and to other Chinese and American writers. Addenda include photos, correspondence, publications, drafts of Buck's work, ephemera, recordings, and other material.
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Addenda of 2017/08/07 Box 28, Folder 10

Includes two 33 1/3 rpm recordings from United China Relief which include talks by Pearl S. Buck and Wendell Willkie among others (1941?), and a cachet for a first day cover (1982).

Addendum of 2015/04/24 Box 14, Folder 14

Includes photos and postcard of or regarding Pearl S. Buck as well as a signed letter.

Addendum of 2017/04/10 Box 26, Folder 1-3

Includes a photo of Pearl Buck with actress Luise Rainer (ca. 1937), a sheet of Pearl Buck postage stamps (1983), a typescript of an untitled article beginning with "...the similarities between Orient and Occident..." (ca. 1960), and two typescript copies of the three act play The White Bird (ca. 1958).

Edgar Cayce Foundation

Gladys Davis Turner Collection, 1889-1986

11.8 Linear Feet

This collection includes both professional and personal papers of Gladys Davis Turner, Edgar Cayce's long-time stenographer and secretary and co-founder of the Edgar Cayce Foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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West Virginia and Regional History Center

Charleston Gazette Publishing Company Records and Chilton Family Papers

18.75 Linear Feet 18 ft. 9 in. (5 document cases, 5 in. each); (2 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (8 records cartons, 15 in. each); (3 records carton, 17 in. each); (4 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each); (2 flat storage boxes, 4 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 1 in.); (1 clamshell box, 3 in.)

Scrapbooks, correspondence, business papers, and memorabilia of a prominent Charleston family that were long time owners of the Charleston Gazette. There are papers of W. E. Chilton, Sr., and for his son and grandson, W. E. Chilton, Jr. and W. E. Chilton, III. The papers of Chilton senior include some correspondence, but mostly land papers documenting the coal mining district in Webster and Braxton Counties. There are also scrapbooks, and contracts pertaining to the family newspaper business; and volumes on the education of W. E. Chilton, Jr. at Woodberry, VA Forest School, and at Yale. The military service of the Chiltons is documented by the service papers, photographs, and other material for W. E. Chilton, Jr. and W. E. Chilton, III in World War (WWI) I and World War II (WWII) respectively.

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Addendum of 2001/07/24, Correspondence, Clippings, and Other Material Box 9, Box 10, Box 11, Box 12, Box 13

This series documents the life of William E. "Ned" Chilton, III, member of a prominent Charleston family which has managed the Charleston Gazette since the late nineteenth century. The majority of this collection consists of letters received by Chilton that discuss family matters, the business of the Charleston Gazette, social and political issues, and current events of the time.

Addendum of 2018 April 4 -- Publications, Certificates, and Art Box 14, Box 15, Box 16

This addendum consists of material related to the Charleston Gazette and W.E. (Ned) Chilton III including publications, artwork, and historic certificates that were presumably collected for display in his home or office.

Addendum of 2018 July 24 -- Charleston Gazette Business and Commemorative Materials

This addendum consists of material related to the Chilton family and their activities and involvement with the Charleston Gazette, its employees, notable figures, business contacts, and other related entities. Formats include scrapbooks, clippings and facsimiles of articles, publications, print and digital photographs, correspondence, records of court proceedings, art prints, receipts, financial documents, certificates and other forms of achievement recognition, and additional miscellaneous related items.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Thoney Pietro, Contractor, Papers

5.77 Linear Feet 5 ft. 9.25 in. (8 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2.5 in.); (1 records carton, 15 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (2 flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each); (1 roll, 5 in.); (5 oversize folders, 0.75 in.)
Personal letters, business correspondence, account and time books, and Sons of Italy papers of Thoney Pietro, a member of the Morgantown contracting company of Pietro Brothers. An addendum (2004 January) includes mostly business papers of the Pietro Company, as well as some family papers and historical documentation of Morgantown, WV. Notable are the map and blue print of the Pietro Castle grounds (later the Good Counsel Friary). Another addendum (2013 January) includes an accounting ledger, financial documents, legal papers (some involving a dispute with a Franciscan monastery, circa 1950), and blueprints (1911-1917, 1941-1954). See Scope and Content Note and Historical Note for more details and additional addenda. For additional Pietro family and business papers, see A&M 2768.
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Addendum of 2004 January, Business Records Box 7, Folder 1-6, 9-21, Box 8, Folder 1, Box 9, Box 10, Box 13, Map Case 10, Drawer 10, Folder 4-5

This series includes the papers, photographs, and glass plate negatives from Morgantown, WV and Williamson, WV construction projects, stockholders ledgers, and various business correspondence. Items of interest include a capital stock certificate book and blueprints of the Pietro Castle.

Addendum of 2004 January, Personal and Family Papers Box 8, Folder 2-11, Box 10, Folder 1, Box 11, Folder 1-3

This series includes biographical information of Thoney Pietro, newspaper clippings, photographs, papers relating to the bust of Dante Aligheri donated by Pietro to the West Virginia University library, and material related to the Pietro Castle.

Addendum of 2013 January Box 12, Map Case 10, Drawer 10, Folder 3

This series includes miscellaneous business material including legal documents, blueprints, and financial papers.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers

1.9 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 11 in. (4 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.)

Papers of WV Senator Harley M. Kilgore. This collection includes correspondence, news clippings, facsimiles and translations of German-language Nazi banking correspondence, legislative files, and speeches.

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West Virginia and Regional History Center

West Virginia Music Educators Association Records

28.6 Linear Feet 28 ft. 6 3/4 in. (31 document cases, 5 in. each); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (10 record cartons, 15 in. each); (1 record carton, 17 in.); (8 small flat storage boxes, 3 in. each); (1 unboxed plaque, 1 1/2 in.); (1 oversize folder, 1/4 in.)
Records of the West Virginia Music Educators Association (WVMEA), including minutes, correspondence, reports, programs, and other records documenting the administration, conferences, and divisions (such as bandmasters, vocal, orchestra, etc.) of the organization. There are also project files, historical files, and audio-visual material. Prior to 1936 this association was the Music Section of the State Education Association.
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Addendum of 2007/10/22, West Virginia Music Educators Association Affiliate Organization and Division Records and Recordings Box 37, Box 38, Box 39, Box 40, Box 41, Box 42, Box 43

This addendum includes Executive Board Secretary's minutes (1935-1995), records from various affiliate organizations and divisions within the WVMEA (i.e. the WV Bandmasters' Association, the WV Vocal Association, and Music in Our Schools Month) (1930-2007), and recordings from various All-State and Honors choirs, bands, and orchestras (1983-2003) from the WVMEA In-Service Conferences.

Series 10. Elementary Music and the West Virginia Society for General Music Box 34

This series includes records records and correspondence from the West Virginia Society for General Music, an affiliate of the West Virginia Music Educators Association focusing on general music education, and other records regarding elementary school and general music education in West Virginia.

Series 16. Notes A Tempo Box 35

This series includes correspondence, articles, records, and copies of Notes A Tempo, the publication of the West Virginia Music Educators Association from 1946-1991.

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