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West Virginia Archives and History

Archives and History Library
The Culture Center, Building 9
1900 Kanawha Boulevard E.
Charleston, WV 25305-0300
Primary Collecting Areas:
West Virginia Archives and History collects and preserves West Virginia’s public records and historical materials, to make these records available to the public and private sectors.
Description:
Founded in 1905, West Virginia Archives and History maintains the Archives and History Library and the West Virginia State Archives; administers the highway marker program to designate historical sites; and provides support services and technical assistance to state, county, and historical organizations, and institutions.
POC: Chuck Ocheltree, Archives Reference Desk
Phone: (304) 558-0230
Start Over Repository West Virginia Archives and History Level Collection

William Harry Clarke Collection, 1935-1946 3 boxes

William Harry Clarke, Jr and Ruth Gilmore Clarke

This collection includes correspondence between Chaplain William Harry Clarke to his wife and son Ruth and William Harry Clarke III (Sonny). The correspondence occurred during World War II with Chaplain Clarke being stationed overseas in various places ranging from Paris to Berlin, while the family was in the United States. In addition, there are miscellaneous items, religious pamphlets, associated photographs, drawings by "Sonny," etc. The main components of this collection are:

  • Correspondence between Chaplain William Harry Clarke and Ruth Clarke, his wife (1935-1946).
  • Correspondence between Chaplain William Harry Clarke and William Harry Clarke III (Sonny), his son.
  • Miscellaneous correspondence sent to Chaplain William Harry Clarke.
  • Photographs of his wife and son, and military exploits while in the service and overseas.
  • Miscellaneous newspaper clippings.
  • Scenes from post-war Germany (or Europe).

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