David H. Sutton, Compiler, Research Papers regarding Helvetia, West Virginia, 1835/2010, bulk 1890/1979

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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
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Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], David H. Sutton, Compiler, Research Papers regarding Helvetia, West Virginia, A&M 3687, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
6.75 Linear Feet 6 ft. 9 in. (5 document cases, 5 in. each); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (1 records carton, 15 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (3 card boxes, 5 in. each) and 1.34 Gigabytes 89 files in .tif and .jpg formats
Creator:
Sutton, David H.
Abstract:
Research papers compiled by David H. Sutton documenting the early history of Helvetia, West Virginia, including information regarding the work, recreation, and genealogy of Helvetia's early settlers. The collection includes family papers, letters, oral histories, genealogies, photographs, and other material, regarding the Schneider, Aegerter, Hofer, Favri, and other families. Of special interest are the oral histories conducted and compiled by David Sutton of Helvetia citizens who were residents during the community's formative years (ca. 1880-1900); the interviews cover farming, education, recreation, and food, among other topics. In addition, there is a photocopy facsimile and transcription of an advertisement from 1873 designed to attract settlement to Helvetia by describing the location of the community, job opportunities, wages, terrain, and seasonal weather, among other topics.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], David H. Sutton, Compiler, Research Papers regarding Helvetia, West Virginia, A&M 3687, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains material in 19 series, including:

Series 1. Schneider Family

Series 2. Lutz Correspondence

Series 3. Oral Histories -- Transcriptions

Series 4. News clippings

Series 5. Genealogy

Series 6. Research Material

Series 7. Philatelic Material

Series 8. Subjects

Series 9. Ephemera

Series 10. Aegerter Papers

Series 11. Aegerter Photographs with Index

Series 12. Aegerter Photographs from Album

Series 13. Aegerter Photographs from Box

Series 14. Hofer Photographs

Series 15. Oversize Material

Series 16. Oral Histories -- Tapes

Series 17. Glass Plates -- Aegerter

Series 18. Glass Plates -- Hofer

Series 19. Funeral Programs and Obituaries

An album of Ruth Ramsey Marti's postcard correspondence from 1910-1918 can be found in A&M 3819.

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: West Virginia & Regional History Center
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