West Virginia University, Mountaineer Credit Union, 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
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Mountaineer Credit Union, Records, A&M 0317, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.3 Linear Feet Summary: 2 1/2 in. (1 document case)
Creator:
West Virginia University. Mountaineer Credit Union
Abstract:
Records of the West Virginia University Mountaineer Credit Union, which operated in Morgantown, West Virginia, from October 1943 to 1946. Records include the certificate of incorporation; correspondence and shareholder meeting minutes related to the establishment and operation of the credit union; statements of resources and liabilities; reports of condition and account statements; correspondence with the West Virginia Credit Union League and the Credit Union National Association; and related tax materials. Most documents date between 1943 and 1946.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Mountaineer Credit Union, Records, A&M 0317, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Biographical / historical:

The Mountaineer Credit Union was established in October 1943 to serve all salaried employees of the West Virginia University. Apparently unable to sustain its business during World War II, the credit union was dissolved in 1946.

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/
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