Sophia Blaydes, Compiler, Literary Discussion Group Records

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Sophia Blaydes, Compiler, Literary Discussion Group Records, A&M 3621, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1.7 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 8 in. (2 record cartons)
Creator:
Blaydes, Sophia B.
Abstract:
Records of the Literary Discussion Group of the Morgantown Senior Center of Morgantown, West Virginia. This six volume history through photographs and documents was compiled by Sophia Blaydes, Professor of English, West Virginia University, and a leader of the Group. Each volume includes a table of contents. Includes group rosters, programs, correspondence, newsletters, clippings, and greeting cards. Volume I contains photographs of a visit by West Virginia poet Muriel Dressler; and Volume III contains a transcript of a presentation made by Blaydes at the University of Charleston detailing the Group's activities over a period of ten years, including a list summarizing its activities for over 500 meetings.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Sophia Blaydes, Compiler, Literary Discussion Group Records, A&M 3621, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Literature -- Societies, etc
Names:
Blaydes, Sophia B.