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James Madison University vertical files, 1909/2026 2.6 cubic feet 154 folders in one filing cabinet

James Madison University
The James Madison University vertical files comprise 154 folders that contain printed ephemera related to James Madison University. The vertical files are an artificial collection of loose materials such as pamphlets, newspapers, posters, brochures, etc. that relate to the history of the university since its founding in 1908. The vertical files are arranged according to subject and focus on specific persons, topics, events, places and buildings, university departments, etc.
  1. James Madison University

Jeffrey Cyphers Wright, Poet, Publications and Other Material, 1977/2025 5.38 Linear Feet 2 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 9 document cases, 5 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 4 in.; 1 flat storage box, 3.5 in.; 2 flat storage boxes, 1.25 in. each; 1 oversize folder, 0.01 in.; 1 item (box), 4.5 in.

Wright, Jeffrey C. (Jeffrey Cyphers)

Publications and other material by poet Jeffrey Cyphers Wright.

  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

Long/Trail Southeastern West Virginia Historical Records, 1870/2025 117.02 Linear Feet 29 document case, 5 in. each; 20 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 78 record cartons, 15 in. each; 3 small flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each; 1 small flat storage box, 3 in.; 4 large flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each; 4 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 1 card file box, 4.5 in.; 1 square roll tube, 3 in.; 1 square roll tube, 4 in.; 1 oversize folder, 2 in.; 1 framed item, 0.25 in.; 1 oversize photograph 38.2 Gigabytes 14,700 files, formats primarily include .tif, .jpg, .doc

Long, Frederick
Records and photographs documenting the history of southeastern West Virginia compiled by Summers County residents Fred Long and Stephen Trail. Many of the items were collected by a local newspaper, the Hinton Daily News (later the Hinton News). The collection focuses on the history of Summers County and Hinton from the mid-1700s to 2012, as well as the history of other areas in southeastern Virginia and western Virginia. Subjects include the town of Hinton, Hinton High School and Summers County schools, genealogy and family history, the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Railroad, archaeological and geographical features, other Summers County communities, wars, and other topics. Materials include a large quantity of photographs and negatives along with clippings, printed materials, ephemera, oral histories, maps, motion pictures, sound recordings, typescripts, manuscripts, and other types of materials. Many items are facsimiles of photos, documents, and newspapers.
  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

Lynchburg Life Saving Crew Members’ Memorabilia, 1934/2026, bulk 1950/1979 Not yet determined

Crews, William David, Jr. Loving, John I. Loving, John C., Jr. Organ, Ed Powell family
This collection brings together memorabilia, photographs, documents, audio recordings, and digital files donated by five individuals connected to the Lynchburg Life Saving Crew (LLSC), documenting the organization’s history, equipment, and personnel from its founding in 1934 through 2026.
  1. Jones Memorial Library

Mahan and Lawless Family Papers, 2020/2026 0.08 Linear Feet 1 folder, 1 in.

Mahan, Charles S.

The original acquisition and two addenda have not yet been added to this collection but are available upon request. The addendum of 2026 April 9 includes a bound copy of the first volume of Charles S. Mahan's unpublished memoir titled Drawing on Life.

  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

Major General Kenneth D. Gray Papers, 1990/2025 3.17 Linear Feet 2 record cartons, 15 in. each; 1 flat storage box, 4 in., 1 rolled storage box, 4 in.

Gray, Kenneth D.

Correspondence, memoranda, newspaper clippings, certificates, awards, and other material documenting Major General Kenneth D. Gray's careers in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) and as the Vice President for Student Affairs at West Virginia University (1997-2014).

  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

No Kings Day poster, 2025 .25 Cubic Feet 1 Small Flat File Folder

This collection contains one hand-drawn sign on a foamcore poster board from the local Charlottesville "No Kings" day demonstration held at the Stonefield Mall. The poster, measuring 20 x 30 inches, says "No Kings! in USA Stop President Death (Trump)" and has several king and joker playing cards and miniature American flags taped to it. The "No Kings" protests were held on June 14, 2025, to demonstrate against the policies and actions of President Donald Trump's second term. These took place primarily in the United States but also occurred internationally.

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Norge Community Club records, 1907/2025 5 Linear Feet Three records cartons, two extra large hollinger boxes, and one oversize flat box.

Materials related to the organization and running of the Norge Community Club, such as: scrapbooks, correspondence, photographs, publication clippings, meeting minutes, newsletters, agendas, membership information, invoices, and account books.

  1. College of William and Mary

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