Subjects

Scope and content:

Includes newsletters, brochures, handwritten notes, and personal files of WVU Sports Information Director Edgar "Eddie" Barrett and WVU Athletic Director Robert "Red" Brown on the West Virginia Centennial Celebration, 1962-1963. Also includes commemorative patches of the state centennial celebration (Box 20, Folder 2) and correspondence with various people and businesses in Charleston and elsewhere about the celebration (Box 20). Papers also include a photograph and programs of the Swedish National Gymnastics Team performance at West Virginia University in 1955 (Box 20, Folder 4). Other papers include publications, photographs, biographical information, and other materials relating to former WVU and NBA basketball star Jerry West. Some highlights include an autographed 1965 edition of Sports Illustrated (Box 21, Folder 5), and photographs of the Jerry West Boulevard dedication ceremony in Morgantown (Box 21, Folder 4).

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
Parent restrictions:

Box 25 is restricted (cannot be used) until it can be cleaned.

Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for research access. Researchers must contact the West Virginia Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.

Parent 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.

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