Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education

Founded as a repository for the papers of Sen. Robert C. Byrd, the longest serving senator in history, the Byrd Center provides public access to Sen. Byrd’s vast collection along with the collections of several other 20th century members of the state’s Congressional delegation. The Byrd Center supplements these collections by conducting oral histories with the delegates and key staffers. We encourage use of our collections by scholars, community members, and students.