Collected Research Materials-Morgantown, WV

Scope and content:

Includes newspaper clippings, pamphlets, event brochures, editorials, reports, booklets, newspaper clippings, Chamber of Commerce publications (particularly Box 12), and more. Topics covered include many aspects of Morgantown history including the telephone system; police force and federal prison; walking tours; houses; industries; people; businesses; the Morgan family; parks; and churches and synagogues (particularly Box 17). A facsimile of the story of David Morgan, Indian fighter, is included.

See the Correspondence Series for more regarding Morgantown history.

Access and use

Location of collection:
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:
Requires signed form for boxes 1-5, 24.
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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